Fly control in Newham
Find where flies are breeding, from bins to lofts, and deal with house flies, bluebottles and cluster flies. We cover homes, rented properties and businesses across Newham, including Forest Gate, Manor Park, Little Ilford and East Ham.
Where flies turn up in Newham
Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets in Forest Gate, Manor Park and East Ham
Back yards with bins, and suspended floors where a dead rodent can go unnoticed, often lead to bluebottle problems in older terraced homes.
New-build apartment blocks in Stratford, Canning Town and the Royal Docks
Bin chutes, bin stores and food waste bins in blocks of flats give flies breeding sites close to kitchens, especially in hot weather.
Shared houses and rented flats in Plaistow, Upton Park and Stratford
Shared bins, overflowing recycling and irregular waste collection in shared houses can breed flies quickly through the summer.
Food shops, restaurants and market stalls in Green Street, Queen's Market and East Ham
Food waste, deliveries and open doors draw flies into kitchens, takeaways and market stalls, where they contaminate food and surfaces.
Homes close to parks and open grassland in Forest Gate, West Ham and Stratford
Open grassland is where cluster fly larvae develop inside earthworms, so homes beside it often see adults gather in their lofts in autumn.
Signs to look for
Flies in one room
Flies appearing again and again in the same room can mean they are breeding close by, in a bin, drain or hidden food waste.
Maggots near waste
Pale larvae in or around bins, food waste or pet waste, especially in warm weather.
Sudden bluebottles
Large numbers of bluebottles appearing indoors all at once can point to a dead mouse, rat or bird under the floor or in a wall.
Clusters at loft windows
Sluggish flies gathering in upper rooms and at loft windows in autumn, or reappearing on warm days in late winter and spring.
How it works
Tell us what you’ve seen
Call or email with the pest, the type of property and your postcode. A technician can explain the process before anyone visits.
Find the source
The visit starts with the signs: identifying the pest, where it is nesting and how it is getting in.
Treat the problem
Treatment uses professional-use products and methods chosen for the pest and the property, with clear safety advice.
Keep it from coming back
You get advice on proofing and hygiene. Businesses can choose one-off visits or a regular service programme.
Local pages in Newham
Further reading
Let’s talk about the problem.
Tell us what you’ve seen, the property type and your postcode.