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Cleankill pest control launches
By Paul Bates, Managing Director, Cleankill
Cleankill Pest Control launches new, highly effective fly killing unit
One of the downsides of the warm weather is the flies that suddenly appear. There are more than 110,000 species of flies – each one having its own distinct life cycle. Some are more bothersome than others and some species carry more germs than others.
“If you followed a fly for a day you wouldn’t eat for a week” is a favourite saying of pest controllers. A single housefly can pick up and transport disease-carrying bacteria from and to every surface, including food preparation areas.
Cleankill Managing Director Paul Bates says: “Controlling flies is vital for any premises. Houseflies, one of the most common species, are a health hazard and a nuisance and can be a huge threat to businesses, especially those in the food industry. In fact, compared to other pests such as rodents and cockroaches, flies are responsible for causing the highest number of illnesses. They carry at least 65 diseases including conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and salmonellosis.”
But flies can be controlled effectively with the right strategy, including rigorous hygiene and cleanliness and identifying, with the help of a pest control professional, where the flies are entering the premises. Along with blocking entrances and installing fly screens, electric fly killers are extremely effective.
Gone are the days when fly killers were noisy and unattractive. Cleankill Pest Control has just launched a smart, new LED fly killer which is highly effective at killing flies quickly and reducing the risk of flies spreading pathogens. Compared to other machines it offers a 69 percent reduction in carbon emissions and electric running costs. It is even effective against smaller, hard to catch species like Fruit Flies.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the new Electrifly range from Cleankill is designed for use in commercial kitchens, food factories, restaurants and supermarkets as well as back-of-house and front-of-house areas. Electrifly has a quick release front cover for fast and easy servicing and can be used in wet and wash-down areas and in public areas.
Each Electrifly unit comes with a maintenance contract which includes any repair services, as well as replacement tubes and parts.
Regular maintenance is vital and electric fly units must be emptied and cleaned regularly – preferably by contractors. This task is important so that the fly killers are always working effectively and efficiently.
Cleankill Pest Control Managing Director Paul Bates said: “We’re anticipating our new units to be very popular and are confident that they are the best on the market. Fly control is incredibly important particularly in places where food is manufactured, stored or served to safeguard consumers and workers.”
Award-winning Cleankill Pest Control recommends an integrated pest prevention contract with an agreed schedule of visits during the year. This gives you peace of mind and is more cost effective than emergency call outs.
