Ilford Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a widespread pest insect in the United Kingdom. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They breed rapidly, which means that if you discover a handful of adult flies there is likely many more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and generally die quickly, but they can be a nuisance inside homes. They don’t tend to carry 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 in addition they have substantial wings that 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 crucial 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 stuck on the tape then the drain is infested. The best way to control a drain fly infestation is to eradicate their breeding areas. They like to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so thorough cleaning of drains is a successful way to remove drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes can be very messy. Professional pest control companies will be able to identify and locate a drain fly infestation and execute an effective treatment to control the pests.