Control of crawling and flying insects (cockroaches, ants, flies, mosquitoes, etc.)

Crawling insects are among the most common causes of contamination and disease transmission. That is why we provide advanced solutions based on environmental studies and precise techniques to monitor sources of infestation and deal with them professionally.

We use safe pesticides licensed by the Food and Drug Authority and adhere to safety and public health standards in accordance with the requirements of the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Flying insects are among the most significant factors affecting the work environment, especially in sectors that require high levels of cleanliness and quality, such as restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and factories.

At Etqan, we provide integrated solutions to control the spread of flies and mosquitoes, using advanced devices, safe spraying systems, and highly efficient light traps.

We prepare a customised implementation plan for each site according to its nature and size, providing documented technical reports before and after treatment, and scheduling periodic visits for follow-up and evaluation to ensure lasting results and maintain a healthy and safe environment.

Insects represent the largest class within the arthropods, and flies are among the most widespread, with over 100,000 species worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, 472 species belonging to 188 genera and 40 families have been recorded, with the likelihood that many more species remain unrecorded due to limited field studies. Flies play a significant role in public health because of their ability to transmit numerous pathogens to humans and animals. Some of the most important types include mosquitoes, sand flies, houseflies, and maggots.

Mosquitoes are among the most dangerous insects that transmit diseases such as malaria, filariasis, dengue fever, and Rift Valley fever. Female mosquitoes feed on human and animal blood to produce eggs, thus enhancing their role as vectors for parasites, viruses, and bacteria. Female mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and feed on most warm-blooded animals, although some species, like Anopheles, prefer humans. Disease-carrying mosquitoes belong to three main genera: Anopheles, Aedes, and Culex. Mosquitoes go through four life stages (egg, larva, pupa, and adult). The first three stages are associated with water, so they are prevalent near various bodies of water, whether clean or polluted. Waterways rich in organic matter provide an ideal breeding ground for some species, such as Culex, while Aedes lays its eggs on the damp surfaces of industrial containers.

Sandflies are small blood-sucking insects belonging to the family Psychodidae and the order Diptera. They range in length from 2–5 mm and are characterized by their bodies having thick hair, large eyes, long antennae, and mouthparts adapted for sucking blood, making them an important vector for some diseases.

Houseflies (family Muscidae) are among the most widespread and dangerous insect species to humans, causing annoyance and transmitting numerous pathogens. They are characterized by their dark gray color and four dark stripes on their thorax, and they breed in contaminated environments such as garbage, waste, and decaying organic matter. They are commonly found both inside and outside homes.

Bluebottle flies (Calliphoridae) are characterized by their metallic blue, green, or copper color. They are prevalent in markets, farms, and on carrion and decaying organic matter. Some species cause myiasis by laying eggs on wounds in animals and humans, where the larvae feed on tissue and can be life-threatening. Several cases have been recorded in Saudi Arabia.

Flesh flies (Sarcophagidae) are medium-sized insects that resemble bluebottle flies in appearance and behavior, and breed in feces and decaying organic matter. They include parasitic species that infect humans and animals, particularly the genera Wohlfahrtia, Sarcophaga, and Parasarcophaga, causing serious myiasis. They can be distinguished by three black bands on their thorax and a silvery, conical abdomen decorated with a checkerboard pattern.