Cost to Exterminate Flies

Proudly Serving South Carolina | North Carolina | Georgia | Florida

There are many factors that will impact the cost of fly control, including treatment area and type of flies. Only a trained technician will be able to assess your needs and give an accurate quote for the cost of fly extermination. Some people prefer to try and treat infestations by themselves but treatments that can be bought at stores do not have the expertise that comes with hiring an exterminator who will be able to track the source of an infestation, eradicate flies and create a plan to keep them away in the future.

What Impacts Extermination Costs?

When you call an exterminator to treat a fly infestation, there are a few things that can impact the cost of extermination. Factors that impact the cost to exterminate flies are:

• Type of flies: Different types of flies will have different treatment plans. To fully get rid of flies it is important to analyze the type of flies, how they reproduce and where they nest to know what course of action is required to get rid of the infestation.

• Size of treatment area: Cost can fluctuate depending on the size of the treatment area. Sometimes infestations require treatment of both the house and the surrounding area to eliminate nesting areas as well as live flies.

• Level of infestation: If an infestation is extreme it may require multiple and more intensive treatments which can impact costs.

Diseases Carried by Flies

It is also important to discuss the cost of not exterminating a fly infestation. Fly infestation can not just cost you money but it can also cost you your health.  Some common species of flies are known to live or reproduce in substances like feces, rotting food, and animal carcasses which habor a plethora of diseases. Flies pass on these diseases by landing on various surfaces around the house, including food and food prep areas, contaminating these surfaces and passing the pathogen to you and your family. The common house fly is known to carry over 50 diseases that can range from mild symptoms to diseases that are extremely harmful to people. Learn more about the dangers of flies and the common diseases they pass.

Calling an Exterminator

Many DIY or at-home fly extermination treatments that can be purchased at big box stores can be ineffective at completely treating a fly infestation. Even though they may temporarily get rid of flies, they are not always able to target the source of the infestation. That is where an experienced exterminator will come to the rescue! Knowledgeable technicians, like those at Rocket Pest, are able to identify the source of the flies so they can quickly and effectively eliminate your fly infestation, saving you money. Give us a call today at 864-232-2406 for a free quote and start the process of keeping your home pest free.