Burntwood Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a common pest insect in the UK. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They breed very quickly, which means that if you see a couple of adult flies there is probably considerably more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and generally die quickly, but they can be a nuisance inside houses. They don’t usually carry diseases but could contaminate food.

Drain flies can be identified by their little size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy look, and in addition they have large wings that they fold above themselves when not in use. Drain flies can be easily confused with fruit flies or other types of flies. Accurate 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 around 4 days. If you find flies caught on the tape then the drain is infested. The best way to control a drain fly infestation is to eradicate their breeding areas. They prefer to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so comprehensive cleaning of drains is an effective way to remove drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes is often very unpleasant. Professional pest control companies will be able to identify and locate a drain fly infestation and execute an effective treatment to control the pests.