How to Protect Your Home From Flies & Other Insects: Smart Tips + Reliable Products

As warmer months approach, homes across Australia and New Zealand face increased pressure from flies, mosquitoes, ants, pantry pests and other insects.

Beyond being annoying, some insects can carry disease, contaminate food, and damage property. With the right approach — combining smart habits with targeted products — you can keep your home insect-free all year round.

Here’s how to protect your house from flies and other insects, using both preventive strategies and effective pest control solutions available from Health Pride’s Pest Control & Repellents range.

Seal entry points and maintain good hygiene. Before reaching for chemical treatments, start with foundational steps:

• Seal cracks, gaps and screens. Check window and door screens, weather stripping, vents, and gaps around pipes or cables. A tiny hole is all a fly or mosquito needs.

• Keep food sealed and surfaces clean. Store food in airtight containers. Don’t leave dishes or crumbs out overnight. Regularly clean benches, floors and pet feeding areas.

• Remove breeding sites. Flies and mosquitoes breed in standing water, organic debris, composts, clogged gutters, drains, or damp soil. Empty, cover or treat these locations.

• Manage garbage and organic waste. Use sealed bins, clean bins regularly, and clear away fallen fruit, leaves, or mulch close to the house.

These habits greatly reduce insect pressure so that products don’t need to work as hard.

Use insect-repelling devices and surface treatments. Once your home is “fly-proofed” structurally and hygienically, it’s time for active defenses. Here are several product types you can incorporate — many of which you offer in your Health Pride Pest Control & Repellents category 

• Indoor insect traps & zappers - Electric fly zappers and insect traps attract and kill flying insects. Place them in dark corners or near openings where flies enter.

• Sticky traps (like glue boards) are useful for crawling insects such as ants or silverfish. They’re discreet and chemical-free.

• Aerosol sprays and foggers (indoor/outdoor) - Use aerosol insecticides for spot treatments of flies, spiders, wasps, or ants. Choose ones safe for indoor surfaces and pets (when used properly).

• Foggers or indoor fog sprays can treat larger volumes, especially in garages, sheds or closed-off rooms. Always ventilate after use and follow safety protocols.

• Liquid barrier or residual sprays -  Residual sprays that cling to walls or baseboards create a lasting barrier against insects creeping indoors. Use them around door frames, window sills, thresholds, and outside perimeter zones.

• Mosquito coils, repellents & spatial devices - In Outdoor living areas, use mosquito coils, electric vapourising mats, or spatial repellents to reduce mosquito numbers near patios or alfresco zones.

• Portable insect repellent sprays or wipes help when moving between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Here are some standout options from the Health Pride Pest Control & Repellents:

• Bug Vacuum - Our Bug Vac is quick and easy to use, allowing you to gently SUCK UP those bugs in your home without harming them or even getting up close and personal.

• Electronic Bug Buster - Now you can kill mosquitoes, flies, gnats and all flying insects on contact instantly.

• Fly Repellent Stick - Keep flies at bay this summer with the odour free Fly Stick. Simply place in any area where flies are the most problematic and voila!

• Instant Door Screen - Keep insects out while letting fresh air in with our magnetic screen door.

• Oversized Picnic Food Umbrella - Giant Food Umbrella covers your entire table keeping your whole outdoor spread bug free. Roomy enough for large salad bowls, tall jugs, trays, platters and all the condiments. 

These tools complement your foundational habits above. When used correctly — in rotation and as needed — they help maintain an insect-resistant home environment.

Seasonal timing & integrated strategies

• Peak insect periods usually align with warmer, humid months (spring through autumn). Increase vigilance during these times.

• Rather than overusing one product type, rotate treatments (e.g. residual sprays + traps + repellents) to reduce resistance.

• Use outdoor control (e.g. treating gutters, garden edges, external walls) to lessen pressure before insects reach the house.

• Monitor insect activity (e.g. using glue traps) and adapt your approach accordingly.

Safety, eco considerations & best practices

• Choose products labelled “safe indoors” if you plan to use them inside. Ensure pets and children are protected or removed during application.

• Use targeted application rather than broad spraying—spot treat cracks, edges, and suspect areas.

• Avoid overuse of harsh chemicals; when possible, prefer non-chemical traps or devices.

• Always follow label instructions and re-entry times for any treated spaces.

Protecting your home against flies and insects doesn’t require a heavy chemical blitz. With smart preventive practices—like sealing gaps, cleaning diligently, and eliminating breeding sites— paired with well-chosen pest control products, you can maintain a comfortable, insect-free environment.

Health Pride’s Pest Control & Repellents collection offers a wide array of solutions to meet different needs, whether indoor or outdoor, residual or on-demand.