Nuisance From Flies

We investigate complaints about large numbers of flies to establish whether a Statutory Nuisance, under the terms of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, exists. The types of fly that tend to come into buildings are:

• Common Housefly
• Lesser Housefly
• Cluster flies
• Blowflies

Also see our information on bees and wasps.

What to do if you have a fly infestation

If you find an unusually large number of flies at your property, send a sample to us for identification. Samples must be packed in a sealed, crushproof container, such as a small plastic pill or herb container, preferably not glass for safety's sake

Once we've identified your sample, we will try to find out where the flies have bred. This is not always possible as some types can fly miles from their breeding site.  If we can find the breeding site, we will work with the site owner to get rid of the flies.

If we are satisfied that the flies are causing a Statutory Nuisance, an Abatement Notice can be served requiring the site owner to stop the problem. If the Notice is not complied with they could face a maximum fine of £5000 (domestic premises), or £20,000 (commercial/industrial premises).

General Pest Control Information

Visit our Pest Control pages

What you can expect from us

We aim to respond to your enquiry within 2 working days

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For more information contact

Environmental Protection, Environmental Services,
Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1PT

Telephone: 01386 565015 - between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Fax: 01386 561826
Email: environmental.health@wychavon.gov.uk