After identifying adult green bottle flies, what action should a technician recommend?

Recommending that the customer take proactive steps to manage potential attractants, such as picking up dog feces and covering garbage cans, is a sensible and effective approach when dealing with adult green bottle flies. These flies are attracted to decaying organic matter and garbage, which can serve as breeding grounds. By addressing these sources of attraction, the likelihood of an infestation can be significantly reduced.

This recommendation focuses on prevention by creating a less hospitable environment for green bottle flies, thus minimizing future encounters. It empowers the customer to take action and improve their property’s sanitation, which is crucial in pest management.

While suggesting professional cleaning may seem thorough, it may not be necessary if the source of attraction can be effectively managed with simple cleanliness practices. Ignoring the situation, even if the flies are not numerous, could lead to more significant problems as their population can increase rapidly under suitable conditions. Treating the entire property with residual pesticide may be an option for severe infestations, but it should not be the first line of action when effective preventive measures can be taken.