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Flies Control Melbourne | Fly Pest Control and Removal
Flies all through the house or around the bins? Our flies control Melbourne team finds where they breed and treats it. Call 0401 573 777 for a free quote.
How do you get rid of flies for good?
Reviewed by the Metro Pest Services team, updated September 2026
You get rid of flies by finding what they are breeding in and removing it. Fly sprays and zappers kill adults, but in warm weather a single source can produce a new generation in about a week, so the flies keep coming until the source is gone.
The type of fly tells you where to look. Large metallic blowflies point to meat, a dead animal or pet food. Grey house flies point to bins, compost and animal droppings. Tiny flies around fruit are vinegar flies from something fermenting. Small furry flies near a sink come from the film inside the drain.
Once the source is dealt with, a residual treatment on the surfaces where flies rest, like window frames, eaves and bin enclosures, knocks down the adults that are left.
| Fly treatment for homes | from $169 |
|---|---|
| Drain fly treatment | from $199 |
| Commercial fly program | quoted per site |
| Egg to adult in warm weather | About a week for house flies |
| Big metallic flies | Blowflies, meat or a dead animal |
| Tiny flies around fruit | Vinegar flies, often called fruit flies |
| Furry flies near sinks | Drain flies from the drain film |
| Sudden cluster in one room | Often a dead animal nearby |
The flies behind a fly infestation Melbourne homes get
Each fly breeds somewhere different, so naming the fly is the fastest way to find the source.
House fly
Musca domestica- Looks like
- Grey, about 6 to 7 mm, with four dark stripes on the back.
- Breeds in
- Bins, compost, pet and animal droppings, and rotting food scraps.
- Fix
- Source cleaned or removed, then resting surfaces treated.
Blowfly
Calliphoridae- Looks like
- Larger, with a shiny metallic blue or green body.
- Breeds in
- Meat scraps, pet food, and dead animals in roofs, walls or yards.
- Fix
- The carcass or meat source found and removed, then the area treated.
Drain fly
Psychodidae- Looks like
- Tiny, furry and moth like, resting on walls near sinks and showers.
- Breeds in
- The slimy film of food and soap residue inside drains, floor wastes and grease traps.
- Fix
- Drain film scrubbed and treated with a drain gel, not just flushed.
Vinegar flies, often called fruit flies
Tiny tan flies with red eyes around fruit bowls, bins and drains. They breed in overripe fruit and anything fermenting. Queensland fruit fly in gardens is different and is managed with Agriculture Victoria advice.
Where flies breed around Melbourne homes
Most fly problems come from a handful of places. Checking these first often finds the source in minutes.
- 1Wheelie bins that have not been washed, especially with meat or nappies in hot weather.
- 2Compost bins, worm farms and green waste caddies with food scraps that are too wet.
- 3Pet and animal droppings in the yard, chicken coops and rabbit hutches.
- 4Kitchen, laundry and shower drains with a build up of slimy film inside the pipe.
Signs you need fly control services
A few flies on a warm day are normal. These signs mean something close by is breeding them.
Dozens of flies in one room
A sudden cluster of large flies at one window or light, often from a dead animal nearby.
Maggots in the bin
Maggots in the bin, compost or green waste caddy, the next generation of flies.
Small flies near the sink
Tiny furry flies resting on walls near sinks, showers or floor drains.
Flies around the fruit bowl
Tiny flies hovering over fruit, the recycling bin or wine and juice bottles.
Flies worse near the bins
Flies building up around the bin area, side passage or back door.
Flies back days after spraying
Numbers dropping after spraying, then returning within a few days.
Drain flies need the drain treated, not sprayed
Drain flies breed inside the pipe, below where sprays and boiling water reach. This is what actually works.
Find the right drain
Tape a clear plastic cup upside down over each drain overnight. The drain with flies in the cup in the morning is the source.
Remove the film
The slimy layer inside the pipe is where larvae live. It needs scrubbing with a drain brush, not just flushing.
Treat and check
A drain gel or foam treatment is applied to the pipe walls, and floor wastes and grease traps nearby are checked.
How our flies control Melbourne service works
Name the fly, find the source, then treat what is left.
Identify the fly
House fly, blowfly, drain fly or vinegar fly, which tells us where to look first.
Find the breeding source
Bins, compost, drains, droppings, or a dead animal in the roof or walls.
Remove and treat the source
Source cleaned or removed, drains treated, and carcasses removed if found.
Treat resting surfaces
Window frames, eaves, bin areas and doorways treated to knock down adult flies.
Fly treatment cost in Melbourne
These are our starting prices. The final price depends on the fly, the source and the size of the property, and it is fixed in writing before we start.
Fly treatment for homes
from$169
- Breeding source found
- Bin areas and resting surfaces treated
- Written warranty
Drain fly treatment
from$199
- Source drain identified
- Drain film treated with gel or foam
- Floor wastes checked
Also quoted on request
- Commercial kitchens and food premises fly programs with records
- Dead animal as the source see dead animal removal
- Maggots in bins or ceilings see maggots removal
For comparison, Melbourne fly treatments are commonly quoted from about $140 for homes, with commercial fly programs priced per site.
- Covers
- The source we treated
- If flies return
- Treated again at no charge
- Terms
- Written on your job record
- Depends on
- Bins and compost managed
Metro Pest Services · Melbourne
A fly warranty tied to the source
If flies return from the breeding source we treated during the warranty period, we come back and treat again at no charge. The period and the source covered are written on your job record.
The warranty depends on bins, compost and animal droppings being managed as we advise, and does not cover new sources such as a neighbour's bins.
- Warranty terms written on your job record
- Free re treatment if the treated source breeds again
- Conditions listed plainly, not in fine print
Fly pest control for cafes, kitchens and food premises
Flies around food preparation are a food safety problem. A fly program for a food business combines source control, drain care and records.
- Bin areas cleaned regularly and bins kept closed
- Drains, floor wastes and grease traps cleaned and treated on a schedule
- Doors and windows fitted with screens or strip curtains where needed
- Fly control units placed away from food preparation areas
- Service reports kept with your food safety records
What we tell every customer with flies
A zapper is a thermometer, not a cure
Fly zappers show how many flies are around. They rarely catch enough to matter while a source is still breeding.
Your neighbour may be the source
Chicken coops, compost and bins next door can breed flies that end up at your house. We will tell you if that is where they come from.
Summer will always bring some flies
Treatment stops breeding on your property. It cannot stop flies arriving from paddocks, parks and streets on hot days.
How to keep flies down through summer
Flies need somewhere to lay eggs. Take that away and numbers drop fast.
Wash wheelie bins regularly in summer and keep lids closed.
Wrap meat and fish scraps before they go in the bin.
Keep compost balanced and covered, and do not add meat.
Pick up pet droppings every day or two.
Clean drains with a brush every few months, and fit fly screens to doors and windows.
Fly treatment across all of Melbourne
Flies are part of every Melbourne summer, but breeding sources can be dealt with anywhere in the metropolitan area, with no call-out fee.
Inner Melbourne
- Melbourne CBD
- Carlton
- Fitzroy
- Richmond
- South Yarra
- St Kilda
- Collingwood
- Docklands
Northern suburbs
- Brunswick
- Coburg
- Preston
- Reservoir
- Epping
- Craigieburn
- Bundoora
- Heidelberg
Eastern suburbs
- Box Hill
- Doncaster
- Ringwood
- Glen Waverley
- Blackburn
- Croydon
- Boronia
- Lilydale
South east
- Dandenong
- Clayton
- Cranbourne
- Narre Warren
- Berwick
- Pakenham
- Springvale
- Keysborough
Bayside and south
- Brighton
- Sandringham
- Cheltenham
- Mentone
- Mordialloc
- Frankston
- Seaford
- Carrum Downs
Western suburbs
- Footscray
- Sunshine
- Altona
- Point Cook
- Werribee
- Hoppers Crossing
- Tarneit
- Melton
Outer suburbs near paddocks. Homes near farms, horses and open land, where flies arrive in large numbers in hot weather.
Family homes with pets and chickens. Yards with dogs, chickens and compost that can breed flies on the property.
Inner city cafes and restaurants. Busy food premises where drains, bins and deliveries need regular attention.
Apartments and units. Shared bin rooms and drains where drain flies and house flies build up.
Flies Control Melbourne FAQs
Not sure what fly it is? Send a photo and tell us where they are worst, and we will point you to the source.
Call 0401 573 777How much does fly treatment cost in Melbourne?
With us fly treatment for homes starts from $169, and drain fly treatment starts from $199. Commercial fly programs are priced per site.
Why are there suddenly so many flies in one room?
A sudden cluster of large flies in one room often means a dead animal in the roof, wall or under the floor nearby.
How do I get rid of drain flies?
Find the drain they come from, scrub the slimy film inside the pipe with a brush, then treat it with a drain gel. Bleach and boiling water rarely reach the larvae.
How do I get rid of fruit flies Melbourne kitchens get?
Most kitchen fruit flies are vinegar flies. Remove overripe fruit, rinse recycling, clean drains and use a simple vinegar trap while the source is removed.
Does fly pest control involve spraying the house?
The main work is finding and removing the breeding source. A residual treatment is applied to outside resting surfaces, not sprayed through living areas.
What causes a fly infestation Melbourne homes get in summer?
Warm weather speeds up breeding in bins, compost, pet droppings and drains, so a small source can produce large numbers of flies within a week or two.
Do fly zappers and sprays work?
They kill adult flies, but they do not stop breeding. Without removing the source, flies keep coming back.
Are flies a health risk?
Flies can carry bacteria from rubbish and droppings onto food and surfaces, which is why controlling them matters most in kitchens and food businesses.
Do you provide fly control services for restaurants?
Yes. We set up fly programs for cafes, restaurants and food premises with drain treatment, source control and service records.
Can you get rid of flies from a neighbour's property?
We can only treat your property, but we can identify an outside source and give you advice to raise with your neighbour or council.
How long does fly treatment take to work?
Numbers usually drop within a few days once the source is removed, as the remaining adults die off.
Do you treat maggots as well as flies?
Yes. Maggots are fly larvae, so we clear and treat them as part of finding the source.
Flies back as soon as you open the door?
Fly treatment from $169, breeding sources found and removed, drain fly treatment from $199, and a written warranty.