Fly Control in March
£180 Fixed Cost
The service page for March — what we do, what it costs and what to expect.
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Which Type of Fly Is Infesting My March Home or Business?
When the countryside starts at the edge of town, flies arrive through doors and windows as well as breeding indoors, and it helps to know which is which.
Fly Control in March — £180 Fixed Cost. See the March service page →
March sits on the edge of open Fenland, so flies can come in from outside as readily as they breed inside. The challenge is telling the two apart, because the response is different. Flies passing through are a screening and bins problem. Flies breeding indoors need a source found.
The Test: Coming In or Breeding?
Ask three questions. Are the flies mostly at doors and windows or spread through the rooms? Are they all the same size? And do you see fresh ones daily, in the same room, long after the windows are shut? Daily arrivals from nowhere in particular suggest a nearby source. Daily arrivals in a closed room suggest a source inside.
Flies That Usually Come From Outside
- House flies come in through open doors, particularly if a bin is near the back door. They breed in waste, so bins and any animal waste near the property matter.
- Blow flies are drawn by the smell of something decaying and will come into a room that has it.
Flies That Come From Inside
- Drain flies, from film inside a pipe
- Fruit flies, from fermenting residue in a bin, a spill or a drip tray
- Cluster flies, which are indoors only because they have found a roof space to overwinter in
Homes with older loft spaces. Many terraced and older properties in March have a roof void where large, slow flies can collect in autumn. Finding them at an upstairs window in October does not mean they came from the kitchen.
What Helps
- Move the bin as far from the back door as practical and keep the lid on.
- Fit fly screens to the windows you actually open.
- Clean the inside of the bin, not just the area around it.
- Pick up pet waste and clear outdoor food scraps promptly.
- Run the sticky-tape test on any drain that has small flies near it.
This will cut down flies that come in. It cannot stop flies landing outside the house, nor remove a source in a wall cavity or roof space.
Seasons Matter Here
Flies in the town of March peak in warm months, and homes close to fields and farmyards can see more passing traffic through open windows. That is a reason to be strict about screens in summer and about putting food waste out of reach.
In older March terraces with shared roof lines, autumn brings the loft flies. If you have lived in your March home for a while, you probably know which of the two seasons your flies belong to, and that is a useful clue.
When to Ask for Help
If the flies are persistent and you have tried the obvious, a visit finds the source. Our fly control in March is £180 fixed with no call-out fee, and the price is agreed in advance. See the cost guide for what that covers, or book a pest inspection and survey for £120.
Ring 01223 902388 or message us on WhatsApp, and tell us when the flies began.
Common Questions
How can I tell whether flies are coming in or breeding inside?
Look at where they are. Flies at doors and windows are usually coming in, while steady numbers in a closed room suggest an indoor source.
Do fly screens work?
They stop flies coming in through open windows, but they do nothing about a source inside.
Does a bin near the door really matter?
Yes. House flies breed in waste, so a bin by the back door is a source on your threshold.
Is a guarantee included?
Yes. If the problem returns within 14 days, we re-treat free of charge.
Fly Control in March
Tell us what you have found and where. We confirm the treatment and the price before anything is booked.
More on Fly Control in March
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Read the guide →How Do Professionals Deal With Persistent Flies in March?
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Read the guide →How Much Does Fly Control Cost in Cambridge?
£180 Fixed Cost
Every price we charge, what it covers and what happens on the day.
Read the price guide →Fly Control Across Cambridgeshire
The main Fly Control Cambridge page covers the service in full.
Fly Control in March
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will give you the treatment and the price before anything is booked.