Fly Control in Unalaska, Alaska

Fly control in Unalaska is a summer fact of life, and it is closely tied to the fishing industry. The house flies and the blow flies breed in the decaying organic matter — the fish scraps, the offal, the bait, and the rinsing water around the docks and the processing areas — and the warm, damp summer accelerates the cycle. A fish-cleaning station that is not cleaned immediately is a fly factory, and the flies do not stay at the dock. They move into the homes, the restaurants, and the porches.

The fly pressure in Unalaska is concentrated around the industry. The canneries, the processing plants, and the docks generate the waste that breeds the flies, and the residential areas near the waterfront feel the pressure. The control is the same one-two punch that works across Alaska: the sanitation of the breeding sites, plus the barrier and the traps for the adults.

Signs of a fly problem in Unalaska

• Large numbers of flies indoors during the summer — the population is breeding nearby, usually in the fish waste, the garbage, or the drains.
• Blow flies around the garbage, the fish-cleaning area, or the dock waste — the blow flies are the first responders to the decaying matter, and their presence is a sign of a sanitation problem.
• Fly spots on the windows, the walls, and the light fixtures — the droppings and the regurgitation spots that the flies leave behind.
• Maggots in the garbage, the fish waste, or the compost — the breeding stage of the fly population.
• Flies gathering around the drains and the moist areas — the drain flies and the breeding activity in the organic matter.

Why flies are a problem in Unalaska

• The fishing industry. The fish scraps, the offal, and the bait around the docks, the canneries, and the cleaning stations are the primary breeding material. The fly population follows the fishing season.
• The processing plants. The waste-handling areas of the canneries provide the food and the moisture that the flies need to breed at scale.
• The damp climate. The warm, damp summer accelerates the fly breeding cycle. The moisture keeps the breeding material wet and active.
• The garbage and the compost. The unsealed garbage cans and the compost piles are the food source, and the flies lay their eggs in the waste.

How fly control works in Unalaska

1. Inspection and sanitation. The technician identifies the breeding sites — the fish waste, the garbage, the drains, and the compost. The sanitation guidance is the first step, because no treatment can outpace an untreated breeding site.
2. Exterior barrier treatment. The vegetation, the walls, and the entry points are treated with a residual product that kills the flies on contact and provides the weeks of control.
3. Fly traps. The traps are placed where the flies gather — the garbage area, the fish prep area, and the entry points. The traps remove the adult population without the chemicals.
4. Interior treatment. The indoor spaces are treated with a fly spray and a residual application to the window sills and the light fixtures.
5. Ongoing service. For the canneries and the processing plants, the service is weekly during the season, with the traps checked and the breeding sites managed.

Fly control costs in Unalaska

Preventing flies in Unalaska

• Clean the fish-cleaning station immediately after every use. The scraps and the rinsing water are the breeding material, and the cleaning is the control.
• Seal the garbage cans and take the trash out regularly. A sealed can is not a breeding site.
• Manage the waste at the docks and the processing areas. The offal and the scraps are the fly factory.
• Keep the drains clean. The organic matter in the drain lines breeds the flies.
• Screen the windows and the doors, and repair the tears.

If you are dealing with the flies around the fish-cleaning station, the garbage, or the processing areas, start with a free inspection. A local Unalaska technician will identify the breeding sites, treat the property, and build the program around your sanitation and your season.

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