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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 very quickly, meaning that if you notice a few adult flies there is probably a lot more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and typically die quickly, but they can be a nuisance inside houses. They do not tend to spread 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 appearance, and they also have sizeable 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 vital to a successful treatment.
If you think 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 see flies stuck on the tape then the drain is infested. The most effective way to control a drain fly infestation is to get rid of their breeding areas. They like to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so comprehensive 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 carry out a successful treatment to manage the pests.
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Jarrow is a town within north-east England, on the River Tyne, having a populace of 27,526. It was in times past in County Durham, however in 1974 it evolved into a portion of the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear.