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So perhaps you have used the magnificent EnviroSafe fly trap to catch those nuisance flies and you have been amazed at the results. But to really keep on top of problem fly populations, it is helpful to be a little strategic in how you deploy and use your trap. Timing In temperate areas of Australia,…

Keeping poultry is an enjoyable and rewarding activity for many people, but as the weather warms up, the henhouse can become a magnet for flies.  Why are flies attracted to our poultry sheds, why does it matter, and what can we do about it if we prefer not to use insecticides? Why are flies attracted…

Congratulations on purchasing our renowned EnviroSafe Fly Trap! You probably know that our trap is Australian made and “The One That Works”, but how do you get the most out of your trap? Setting up the trap When you get the trap home, take out the information leaflet and have a read.  We have heard…

Spring!  After a long cold winter, Australians love the warmth and sunshine that comes with spring.  It feels great to get outside again, whether that is to spend time with friends enjoying the great outdoors, or just potter in the garden.  But this is the time of year that flies get cracking too!  Have you noticed that every time…

Many of us have heard the catchphrase “do the right thing and put it in thebin.” A catchy jingle was created as a helpful reminder to dispose ofrubbish in a responsible manner “Back To The Earth”. This concept certainly helps ourenvironment by minimising the amount of waste on the ground or ending up in waterways,…

When you see a house fly walking around on your kitchen window, do you ever wonder where it came from or where it has been?  You might just whip out the fly swat and be done with it because everyone knows that you don’t want flies in the house.  But are they just a nuisance,…

As summer approaches, mosquitoes become more of a problem in many parts of Australia.  From nuisance biting, to the risk of contracting a serious viral disease, mosquitoes are very unwelcome visitors around the home.  We asked scientist Associate Professor Cameron Webb to tell us a bit about mosquitoes and how we can best manage them….

What are filth flies?  These are the species, such as house flies, blowflies or bushflies, that use manure, carcasses or rotting organic material for food.  By moving between manure and the horse (feeding from eyes or scratches or wounds) they can easily spread disease, as well as causing the horse stress and discomfort from constantly…

The bushfly, Musca vetustissima, is an Australian icon.  You know the one.  It’s that little fly that sticks to you en masse – they make you choke when you breathe them in and they get in your eyes, ears and nose!  The famous “Aussie Salute” is a sure sign they might be around. Photo credit:…

Flies and public health – A brief review By Dr Cathy Smallridge It has long been known that flies are insects of public health importance [1]. It is estimated that flies may be responsible for transmitting up to 65 different disease organisms [2].  Some fly species also lay eggs on live animals and humans, and…