Flies: Species, Health Risks & Fly Control
Professional fly control across South & West Yorkshire, 7 days a week.
Killing the flies you see isn’t enough — Apex finds and removes the source.
BPCA certified · Cluster-fly loft treatment from £90 +VAT · Free survey for every other fly · Treats the source · No call-out fee · 7 days a week
At a Glance
- Service
- Fly Control
- Provider
- Apex Pest Control Ltd
- Locations
- Sheffield, Leeds, Rotherham & Barnsley
- Cluster flies from
- £90 + VAT
- Method
- ULV to the loft cavity, residual treatment & fly killers — treats the source
- Credentials
- BPCA certified · £5M insured
Cluster Flies in the Loft — and Every Other Fly, Treated at the Source
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats every common UK fly, and the one that brings most Yorkshire homeowners to the phone is the cluster fly. Cluster flies (Pollenia rudis) gather in lofts and roof spaces from autumn onwards, overwintering in their hundreds and drifting to warm upstairs windows on milder days. They are sluggish, they do not buzz around like a house fly, and — unlike house flies — they are a nuisance, not a disease risk.
Apex Pest Control treats the loft cavity itself, where the flies actually cluster, with a ULV (ultra-low volume) application that reaches the gaps and voids a shop-bought spray never will. The team checks the roof space for protected bats before any treatment, because bats roost in roof timbers and are protected by law — a check most callers never think to make.
House flies and bluebottles are a different problem: active, disease-carrying flies that demand hygiene-led treatment at the breeding source, not just the flies you see on your surfaces.
Fly Profile
Which Fly Have You Got? How Apex Identifies the Problem
Apex Pest Control Ltd identifies the fly first, because the right treatment depends entirely on the species. Cluster flies return to the same lofts and bedrooms every autumn, so lasting control means treating and proofing the roof void at the source — not repeatedly spraying the flies you can see.
Cluster fly
Sluggish flies clustering at upstairs windows and in the loft from autumn; they gather in large numbers and do not breed indoors.
House fly (Musca domestica)
Active, buzzing flies that breed in waste and decay and carry Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter from filth onto food surfaces.
Bluebottle / blowfly
Large, loud, metallic flies (Calliphora vomitoria) — one or two indoors often means a dead bird or rodent nearby that needs finding and removing.
Fruit fly & drain fly
Tiny flies around kitchens that breed in drains, food waste and over-ripe fruit — the breeding site has to be found and treated.
Why shop-bought kit falls short
Shop-bought sprays and zappers treat the few flies you see, not the source — the loft cavity, the breeding waste or the drain — so the flies keep coming. Professional treatment does.
Why Use Apex for Flies?
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats flies properly because clearing them depends on reaching the source, not the few you can see.
We treat where they cluster and breed
ULV treatment to the loft cavity for cluster flies, residual treatment to surfaces, and source removal for breeding flies — reaching the areas a quick spray of the air never touches.
The right fly, the right method
Apex identifies cluster fly, house fly, bluebottle or fruit fly before starting, because each needs a different approach and a different residual treatment.
We check for protected bats
Before treating any roof space, Apex Pest Control checks for bats, which are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 — a hygiene and legal step a homeowner rarely thinks to take.
Professional-grade, fully insured
BPCA-certified technicians, £5M public liability insurance, and HSE-approved products a shop cannot sell you — the professional protection a one-off purchase cannot match.
How Apex Pest Control Treats Flies
Apex Pest Control Ltd follows a proven, source-led process carried out by a BPCA-certified technician.
Survey & identify
Confirm the species (cluster, house fly, bluebottle, fruit fly) and find the source or harbourage — the loft cavity, the breeding waste, or the drain.
Treat the source
ULV application to the loft cavity for cluster flies; residual treatment to surfaces and harbourage; remove or treat breeding waste and drains for house and fruit flies.
Knock down the adults
Residual insecticide and, for ongoing problems, professional fly killers (EFKs) where appropriate to control the flying adults on your surfaces and in the air.
Monitor & prevent
Advice on proofing, waste and drains and hygiene, plus a return visit only if a heavy infestation needs it.
Cluster-fly ULV loft treatment £90 plus VAT, one visit; extra visits £70 plus VAT only if needed. Every other fly problem is quoted free after a survey. No call-out fee — the price is confirmed before any work begins, all plus VAT.
What Our Customers Say
"Great service, very professional and knowledgeable. After an inspection he removed our very large wasps’ nest. I highly recommend Apex — 10/10."
"Tony was very knowledgeable, professional and polite. He didn’t even need to carry out treatment — he advised me how to deal with the problem. I strongly recommend them."
"A gem of a company — we have used them for around five years. Tony never overplays the treatment needed and gives very considered, knowledgeable advice."
Rated 4.9/5 from 110+ reviews across our Google (Sheffield & Barnsley) and Trustpilot profiles.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Fly Control Cost?
A fixed price for cluster flies and a free survey for every other fly — because the severity of a fly problem varies from one property to the next.
From
£90
+ VAT · ULV treatment to the loft cavity, one visit
- ULV application to the loft cavity where the flies cluster
- Roof-space check for protected bats before treatment
- Extra visits £70 + VAT only if needed
Free survey
Fixed price,
quoted upfront
House fly, bluebottle, fruit fly & commercial · all plus VAT
- Species identification and source-led treatment
- Advice on prevention, hygiene and proofing
- No call-out fee — price confirmed before any work
Treatment for food businesses (house flies, bluebottles, fruit flies and EFK installation) is tailored — commercial pest control is quoted free after a survey. Every job is confirmed upfront, all plus VAT.
Why Choose Apex for Fly Control?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA-certified, family-run Yorkshire business. Founder Tony Johnson has 40 years' experience, and every fly treatment targets the source — the loft cavity, the breeding waste or the drain — not just the flies on show.
BPCA Certified
Every technician holds current BPCA certification — the recognised UK standard for professional pest control.
Cluster Flies from £90, Free Survey Otherwise
A fixed £90 plus VAT for cluster-fly loft treatment, and a free survey with a fixed price quoted upfront for every other fly. No call-out fee.
Treats the Source
Apex treats the loft cavity, the breeding waste and the drains where the flies actually come from, not just the few you see.
Checks for Protected Bats
Before any roof-space treatment, Apex checks for bats — protected by law — an expertise and hygiene step most callers never think to make.
Available 7 Days a Week
Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00 and Saturday to Sunday 08:00–13:00.
£5M Public Liability
Fully insured to £5M public liability, so you are protected on every visit.
Where Do We Provide Fly Control?
Apex Pest Control Ltd covers South and West Yorkshire from four local offices: Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Leeds. Choose your nearest area below for local availability, response times and area-specific advice.
Sheffield
Fly control in Sheffield and surrounding areas.
Rotherham
Fly control across Rotherham and nearby towns.
Barnsley
Fly control throughout Barnsley and the surrounding area.
Leeds
Fly control across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Flies in a Food Business? Professional Fly Killers, Installed & Serviced
Apex Pest Control Ltd protects food businesses across South and West Yorkshire from flies, because a single house fly or bluebottle on a prep surface is a cross-contamination risk under the Food Safety Act 1990. Apex installs and services professional LED fly killers (EFKs) and fly screens, and builds fly management into a planned commercial programme. The serviced unit and its catch show the ongoing protection a one-off shop zapper cannot give.
Apex installs and services professional LED fly killers (EFKs) for food businesses; the serviced unit and its catch show protection a one-off shop zapper cannot give.
Pest Intelligence
About Flies — Facts & Behaviour
A little fly biology explains why treating the source beats treating the flies you see.
Fly Control — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not listed, call us on 0114 349 1098.
Get Rid of Flies for Good
Cluster flies in the loft or flies in the kitchen? Apex Pest Control Ltd treats the source across South and West Yorkshire — cluster-fly loft treatment from £90 plus VAT, a free survey for everything else, no call-out fee, 7 days a week.