How to control latrine flies in the home?

How to control latrine flies in the home?

The most fundamental control is good sanitation; insecticides are auxiliary.

Good sanitation (fundamental)

• Seal garbage; dispose of it daily.
• Wipe kitchen countertops daily.
• Do not leave food debris in the sink.
• Keep the yard and balcony clean.
• Do not accumulate decaying organic matter.

Physical protection

• Install screens on windows and doors to block entry.
• Check door and window seals.
• Install fine mesh over air conditioner pipes and ventilation openings.
• Ground-floor residents need extra attention.

What to do if found

• If an occasional adult is found indoors, swat it.
• Spray a little dinotefuran-containing household insecticide on window frames and corners as prevention.
• Spray around garbage bins.
• Prevent latrine flies from laying eggs indoors.

Long-term maintenance

• Keep both indoor and outdoor environments clean.
• Regularly check for overlooked hygiene corners.
• As long as there is no decaying organic matter in the house,
• latrine flies will have no reason to stay.