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  • Control Flies with Integrated Pest Management

  • By Frank Meek, International Technical & Training Director, Orkin, LLC

  • Whether it's lounging by the pool, enjoying dinner at a nice restaurant or just relaxing with a good book, your guests' favorite vacation activities can quickly be disrupted with the sound of an annoying "buzz..."

    Besides serving as a nuisance, flies also pose serious health risks to your guests and staff. Since flies feed on feces and other decaying matter, they can carry up to a half billion bacteria on the outside of their bodies, including E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus. In fact, flies are the No. 1 transmitters of disease in the world.

    As a hotelier, you have to protect your guests and staff from these flying furies without disrupting the ambience of your establishment. Since many patrons are looking for rest and relaxation during their stay, pest control programs have to be discreet. In addition, the incorrect use of pesticides can raise concerns for guests and staff. Hotels also present a particularly challenging environment for pest control due to the constant entering and exiting of guests and the delivery of shipments throughout the day, both which can leave doors open and offer flies the opportunity to fly inside.

    An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to fly control can help ensure a ...

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