Heywood Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a widespread pest insect in the UK. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They can breed rapidly, meaning that if you discover a handful of adult flies there is probably substantially more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and generally die quickly, but they can become a nuisance inside houses. They do not tend to carry diseases but could contaminate foodstuffs.

Drain flies can be recognised by their little size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy look, and they have sizeable wings which they fold above themselves when not in use. Drain flies can be easily confused with fruit flies or other types of flies. Correct identification and location is vital to an effective treatment.

If you think you have a drain fly infestation, you can test drains by half covering them with a piece of tape. Leave this for approximately four 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 extensive cleaning of drains is an effective way to get rid of drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes can be quite unpleasant. Professional pest control companies will be able to identify and locate a drain fly infestation and conduct a successful treatment to manage the pests.