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Fly Control in Dothan, AL | Pest-Ex
Flies around a kitchen or trash area need more than a quick swat. Pest-Ex provides fly control for homes and businesses in Dothan, Enterprise, Ozark, Eufaula, Troy, Ashford, Headland, Abbeville, Webb, Geneva, Samson, Hartford, and Slocomb. From our Dothan office, we help neighbors identify house flies, fruit flies, and drain flies and find what is drawing them inside. Locally owned since 1956, we start with the source and explain the next steps in plain language.
Signs you have flies
Where flies gather often tells us where to begin. Keep a note of the room, time of day, and nearby conditions when you notice:
- House flies repeatedly landing around trash cans, food preparation areas, or open doors.
- Small flies hovering over ripe produce, recycling, beverage spills, or food residue.
- Fuzzy, moth-like flies resting near sinks, floor drains, or bathroom walls.
- Activity returning after cleaning the visible surfaces or emptying a trash bin.
- Flies gathering near deliveries, dumpsters, outdoor dining, or a building’s service entrance.
Why flies are a problem in southeast Alabama
Warm Wiregrass weather gives flies a long outdoor season. Food waste, moisture, and regular rain can create breeding opportunities close to homes and businesses. House flies can move between waste and surfaces where people prepare or eat food. Keeping doors open during busy kitchen work or bringing in deliveries can also give them an easy route indoors.
Not every small kitchen fly comes from the same place. Fruit flies often gather around fermenting produce and sticky food or drink residue. Drain flies can develop in the damp organic buildup inside drains and other wet areas. Identifying the fly helps focus the inspection instead of treating every sink, window, and counter alike.
Restaurants and other commercial food spaces have extra places to check: floor drains, receiving areas, beverage stations, mop storage, and waste handling. In a home, a forgotten potato, dirty recycling container, or slow drain may explain activity. Tell us what changed before the flies appeared, including plumbing problems, new deliveries, or a change in trash collection.
How Pest-Ex treats flies
Your technician looks at the flies and follows the activity back toward likely breeding and entry areas. We inspect the affected rooms and discuss food storage, sanitation, drains, screens, and exterior waste areas. For a restaurant, we coordinate access around food handling and the spaces staff need to keep working.
Pest-Ex explains targeted treatment and the cleaning or maintenance needed alongside it. Removing the breeding material matters just as much as addressing the adult flies you can see. Your team may need to clean inaccessible residue, repair a leak, or arrange plumbing maintenance. We explain which tasks belong in the service plan and which need attention from the property owner.
At follow-up, share where flies still appear and any changes in waste handling or drainage. Ask about recurring pest-control plans for your home or business. For commercial spaces, a simple record of sightings and cleaning work helps everyone keep track of problem areas between visits.
What you can do between visits
Start with food residue, moisture, and entry points. These everyday steps give the technician useful information and help keep work areas tidy:
- Cover food, rotate produce, and remove spoiled items from cupboards and storage bins.
- Empty trash regularly and wash bins, lids, and the area beneath liners.
- Rinse recycling and clean sticky spills beneath beverage equipment and appliances.
- Keep screens in repair and close exterior doors when they are not in use.
- Report slow drains or leaks and arrange proper cleaning of drain buildup.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pest-Ex help with flies in a restaurant?
Yes. We inspect kitchens, food storage, trash areas, and other affected commercial spaces. Tell us your operating hours so we can discuss access and preparation around food handling.
Are the small flies by my sink drain flies?
They may be drain flies, but fruit flies and other small flies can gather near sinks too. Let the technician identify them and check the surrounding moisture and residue before choosing treatment.
Why do flies return after I empty the trash?
Residue can remain beneath liners, around a bin, or in another nearby breeding site. An inspection checks beyond the visible flies to find food waste, drain buildup, or entry points that still need attention.
Which towns do you serve for fly control?
Pest-Ex serves Dothan, Enterprise, Ozark, Eufaula, Troy, Ashford, Headland, Abbeville, Webb, Geneva, Samson, Hartford, and Slocomb, plus nearby Wiregrass communities, from Dothan. Call (334) 794-5903 or use the contact form to describe the affected property.
What Our Customers Say
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Hollie S
4 months ago
This company did exactly what it said and took care of our roach problem. They also guaranteed their work. The guy who comes is very nice and polite and speedy. We are customers for life. Great service all around!
Courtney Bable
12 months ago
Steve was fantastic! He was so kind and courteous and explained everything very thoroughly. I own a business so it’s very important for me to shop locally and support our small businesses in the area. I’m very glad to have a peace of mind that our home is free of any pests!
James Ward
a month ago
Steve is very professional and seems to be an outstanding person. A real asset to his employer.
DINK Dual Income No Kids
a year ago
Called a pest control company and they never responded. Called Pest-Ex and they sent a tech out the very next day. Steve was very professional and a joy to talk with. He sprayed the perimeter of the house and I started to see the effects immediately. He didn't try to upsell any services that I didn't need. Pest-Ex earned my trust! Their rates are fair and reasonable if not better than the national chains. With that being said, we signed up for the quarterly treatment option. I don't normally give 5 stars, but Pest-Ex really impressed me!!! Thank you Pest-Ex!
Get help with flies
Call Pest-Ex or use the contact form to describe the pest and the affected areas.