that houseflies are not part of the states vector control programme jose de sa deputy director of public health said that controlling the housefly population is rooted in good sanitation and hygienic waste disposal flies breed in dirty water and the larvae feed on dead and decaying organic matter garbage by disposing off garbage properly and by ensuring that fruit and food residue is religiously wiped off our kitchen counters we can keep homes and restaurants free of flies advises de sa stressing the importance of hand washing and keeping food covered juggling between hot and cold water all through the day simply taking adequate quantities of low calorie fluids be it water are helpful read more personal health diet fitness stories on wwwhealthmeupcom