FLIES are an inevitable bane of summer and this year they seem to have been worse than ever but there are several ways to beat them and using an insecticide is a good first line of attack.

Zoetis vet Wendy Talbot explains: “Using an insecticide, as opposed to a repellent, at regular intervals will help to reduce the overall fly population. This is because an insecticide aims to kill the fly as soon as possible after contact with no biting needed.