Lancashire Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a typical pest insect in the United Kingdom. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They can breed very quickly, which means that if you see a handful of adult flies there is likely many more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and usually die quickly, but they can become a nuisance inside houses. They do not usually spread diseases but could contaminate food.

Drain flies can be recognised by their tiny size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy appearance, and they also have sizeable wings that they fold above themselves when not in use. Drain flies can be easily confused with fruit flies or other types of flies. Precise identification and location is crucial to a successful treatment.

If you believe you have a drain fly infestation, you can test drains by half covering them with a bit of tape. Leave this for about 4 days. If you see flies caught on the tape then the drain is infested. The best way to control a drain fly infestation is to eliminate their breeding areas. They prefer to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so complete cleaning of drains is a successful way to get rid of drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes can be quite messy. Professional pest control companies will be able to identify and locate a drain fly infestation and conduct a highly effective treatment to manage the pests.