Specimen · Flies
Did you know?
A house fly can carry more than a hundred kinds of germs on its legs and mouthparts.
Signs to look for
- Flies around bins, drains and fruit
- Small "drain flies" rising from sinks
- Specks on walls and lights
Why it matters
- Spread diarrhoea, typhoid and cholera
- Fail food-safety audits
- Breed in a few days in wet garbage
Where they hide
- Garbage areas and grease traps
- Floor drains and sinks
- Rotting fruit and compost
What you can do today
- Bag and close wet garbage
- Clean drains weekly with a brush
- Keep fruit covered or chilled