Rentokil has issued a warning of the “increased threat of flies this summer.” The warning comes as the provider announced a 16% increase in callouts for infestations between January to July when compared with the same period last year.
The top five counties which have accounted for fly infestations during the period of January to July 2022 are: Cork (which accounted for 18% of callouts), Kerry (15%), Sligo (14%), Galway (11%) and Mayo (9%).
In a statement, Rentokil said: “Flies pose the threat of spreading bacteria such as E-coli and campylobacter to humans when they come into contact with food. To discourage the presence of flies on their premises, Rentokil would encourage people to take steps including: Fix leaky taps and blocked drains where water can gather; keep food covered; keep bins, sinks and food areas clean; fit fly screens to windows; keep windows and doors shut at night.”
