Fly Pest Control

Flies are more than just an annoyance – they can spread bacteria, contaminate food and create an unpleasant environment in homes and workplaces. When numbers build up around bins, kitchens, livestock areas or lofts, it’s a sign that something in the environment is attracting them and needs to be dealt with properly.

Chris Tudor Pest Control provides professional fly control and fumigation services across Stroud, Stonehouse, Chalford, Bussage, Bisley, Painswick, Birdlip, Cranham, Nailsworth, Dursley, Charfield, Wotton‑under‑Edge, Thornbury, Berkeley, Slimbridge, Frampton‑on‑Severn, Gloucester, Upton St. Leonards, Cheltenham, Cirencester, South Cerney, Kemble, Cricklade, Fairford, Lechlade, Tetbury, Malmesbury, Bibury, Burford, Carterton, Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, Moreton‑in‑Marsh and surrounding Gloucestershire villages.

Common Problem Flies

Different fly species behave in different ways and are often linked to specific conditions. Chris can identify what you’re dealing with and choose the right treatment.

• Bluebottles and greenbottles
  These large, metallic flies are strongly associated with rotting food, waste and dead animals. Heavy activity around bins, outbuildings or one particular room in a property in Stroud, Gloucester or Cheltenham can indicate a hidden carcass or serious hygiene issue that needs attention.

• Cluster flies
  Typically found in lofts, attic spaces and cavity walls, cluster flies gather in large numbers to overwinter. They’re commonly seen around windows in upper floors in rural properties in places like Nailsworth, Dursley, Wotton‑under‑Edge, Tetbury, Bibury and surrounding villages.

• Fruit flies
  Tiny flies that hover around fruit bowls, beer spills, bins and drains. They’re particularly common in kitchens, bars and cafés in towns such as Stroud, Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade and Bourton‑on‑the‑Water, where even small amounts of fermenting residue can keep them breeding.

• Midges and mosquitoes
  In areas near standing water or rivers – such as around Slimbridge, Frampton‑on‑Severn, South Cerney or Kemble – biting midges and mosquitoes can become a nuisance in warm weather, especially around gardens and outdoor seating.

Understanding which fly is present helps us target both the insects and the conditions that are encouraging them

When Fly Problems Need Professional Help

A few flies appearing in hot weather is normal. However, it’s time to call in a professional when you notice:

• constant flies in kitchens or food preparation areas
• swarms in lofts, spare rooms or around light fittings
• repeated outbreaks in the same place despite cleaning
• strong, unpleasant odours along with heavy fly activity

For homes and businesses in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester and across the wider area, we can quickly assess what’s causing the problem and recommend a suitable mix of treatment and prevention.

How We Treat Fly Infestations

Chris Tudor Pest Control uses a range of techniques depending on the species and location:

• Fogging and fumigation
  Ideal for heavy infestations in lofts, outbuildings or large internal spaces. A fine mist carries insecticide into cracks and voids where flies rest, quickly reducing numbers.

• Residual sprays and targeted treatments
  Applied to walls, window frames, roof timbers and other resting surfaces in properties in places like Chalford, Bussage, Bisley, Painswick, Birdlip, Cranham and Malmesbury. These treatments continue working for weeks, killing flies that land on treated areas.

• Space treatments and ULV applications
  Useful for commercial premises such as food businesses, pubs and cafés in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade, Bourton‑on‑the‑Water or Moreton‑in‑Marsh.

• Advice and environmental control
  We’ll help you deal with the root causes – for example waste management, drain issues, dead animals or structural gaps – so the problem doesn’t quickly return.

All treatments are carried out with safety in mind and in line with current regulations.

Fly Control for Homes and Businesses

In homes, flies can make kitchens and living spaces unpleasant and unhygienic. In businesses – especially those serving food or caring for vulnerable people – they can damage reputation and risk failing inspections.

Chris works with:

• homeowners across Stroud, Nailsworth, Dursley, Wotton‑under‑Edge, Tetbury and surrounding villages
• pubs, cafés, restaurants and takeaways in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Fairford and Lechlade
• farms, stables and rural properties around Berkeley, Slimbridge, Frampton‑on‑Severn, South Cerney and Kemble

For commercial sites, we can provide one‑off treatments or incorporate fly control into an ongoing pest management contract.