Dyfed Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a typical pest insect in the UK. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They breed rapidly, which means that if you see a couple of adult flies there is likely substantially more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and generally die quickly, but they can be a nuisance inside houses. They do not usually spread diseases but could contaminate foodstuffs.

Drain flies can be recognised by their small size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy appearance, and they have large wings which they fold above themselves when not in use. Drain flies can be easily confused with fruit flies or other species of flies. Accurate identification and location is critical to an effective 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 four 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 eliminate their breeding areas. They like to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so complete cleaning of drains is an effective way to get rid of drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes can be quite messy. Expert pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and conduct a successful treatment to regulate the pests.