Small fly and fruit fly control

Small flies around the kitchen, bins or fruit?

Tell us where they gather and when they are worst. We help work out whether they are fruit flies or another small fly and look for the source.

Book small-fly control Call 0400 822 800

Likely breeding spots checked
Cleaning advice explained
Treatment matched to the source

Pest control technician working outside a Blue Mountains home

On the job

What to expect

Start with where the flies are gathering

Small flies can come from different sources. Tell us where they are most active instead of trying to name them first.

Fruit and food areas

Tell us if the flies gather around fruit bowls, food preparation, spills or food stored on benches.

Bins and recycling

Check kitchen bins, recycling, bottle storage and other places where food or drink residue may collect.

Sinks and drains

Let us know if they gather around a sink, drain, floor waste or a cleaning area.

Pot plants and damp spots

Mention indoor plants, damp potting mix or other wet places where small flies keep appearing.

Before you book

Finding the source matters

Fruit flies and other small flies can look similar, but they may be breeding in very different places. The source matters more than the name at first.

Tell us where the flies cluster, when they are worst and what is nearby—fruit, food waste, bins, recycling, drains, cleaning areas or pot plants.

Remove obvious overripe fruit, clean spills and empty food waste, but do not mix products or pour unknown chemicals into drains.

What to tell us

Where the flies gather in the room.
When they are most noticeable.
Nearby fruit, food waste, bins, recycling, drains or pot plants.
Whether they disappear and return or stay around all day.
Anything already cleaned, removed, sprayed or treated.

The process

How small-fly control works

We look at where the flies gather, check likely breeding spots and explain the cleaning or treatment needed for the source.

01

Tell us where they gather

Describe the room, nearby food, bins, drains or plants, the timing and anything already tried.
02

Check likely breeding spots

We inspect the places linked to the problem and help work out which small fly is involved.
03

Explain the cleaning and treatment

We tell you what needs to be cleaned, removed or treated to deal with the source.
04

Tell you what to watch for

We explain what to expect afterwards and whether another visit is needed.

Common questions

Small fly and fruit fly questions

Tell us where the flies gather and what is nearby. You do not need to identify them before calling.

Are fruit flies and drain flies the same thing?

No. Small flies can look similar but breed in different places. Where they gather and what is nearby helps us narrow it down.

What can I clean before you come?

Remove overripe fruit, clean spills and empty food waste or recycling. Tell us what you cleaned and whether the flies returned.

Why do the flies keep coming back?

A breeding source may still be present, or more flies may be emerging from the same place. We check where they gather and what is nearby.

What if they are gathering near a drain?

Tell us which drain or sink is involved and when the flies appear. We check what is there before recommending cleaning or treatment.

Do I need a photo?

No, but a clear close photo can help. The location, timing and likely source are just as important.

Small flies keep returning?

Ask about small-fly control

Tell us where they gather, when they are worst and anything you have already cleaned or treated.