Latest Figures On Fly-Infestations Is A Bad Buzz For Kerry

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KERRY is the third most fly-infested county in Ireland according to figures from pest control provider Rentokil.

The company has reported a 39% increase in fly infestations nationwide with Dublin accounting for the most callouts at 18%, followed by Galway at 16% and Kerry on 14%.

The company predicts that the number of infestations will continue to rise especially during the summer months.

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Rentokil has warned hotel and restaurant owners to be vigilant in safeguarding their premises against fly infestations this summer, as it predicts a bumper season for the pests.

The company noted a 39% increase in the number of fly infestations between April and the end of June, compared to the same period on 2016.

The common house fly spreads food poisoning, diarrhoeal diseases and skin and eye infections, posing a serious headache for business owners.

These diseases can have an impact on both customer and staff health, resulting in damages to income, brand reputation and staff retention. In addition to posing a threat to brand reputation, flies are responsible for causing the highest number of staff illnesses, compared to other pests such as rodents and cockroaches,

Dr. Colm Moore, Area Technical Manager UK, Ireland said: “Flies can be a common cause of food poisoning, particularly salmonella, and as such they create a real risk to the hospitality industry. A continued rise in the fly population could lead to a greater incidence of fly-borne disease, such as stomach upset and diarrhoea.”

One Comment

  1. Matty O'Leary says:

    Of course!

    It’s the domestic brown bins / 7ltr kitchen caddy for food waste.

    Domestic brown bins are breeding flies on a grand scale in spread out residential areas surrounding urban areas – think about it, the cause is obvious!

    Once, I noticed what was happen in my domestic brown bins / 7ltr kitchen caddy for food waste and the maggot to fly cycle that was going pandemic due to the collection period being at lengthy 2 week intervals – I quickly stopped using it.

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