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Drain flies are a typical pest insect in the UK. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They can breed very quickly, which means that if you discover a couple of adult flies there is probably considerably more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and typically die quickly, but they can be considered a nuisance inside homes. They don’t usually carry diseases but could contaminate foodstuffs.
Drain flies can be identified by their small size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy appearance, and they also have substantial wings which they fold above themselves when not in use. Drain flies can be easily confused with fruit flies or other types of flies. Precise identification and location is crucial to a successful 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 stuck on the tape then the drain is infested. The most effective way to control a drain fly infestation is to remove their breeding areas. They like to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so extensive cleaning of drains is a successful 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 perform a highly effective treatment to regulate the pests.
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Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England, which forms a part of Inner London. Its name was recorded in 1062 as Lambehitha, translating as ‘landing place for lambs’, and in 1255 as Lambeth. The borough covers an overall area of about 10.36 square miles. Lambeth is a long, thin borough, being about 3 miles (4.8 km) wide and 7 miles (11 km) long. Brixton is its civic centre, and you will find other town centres.
The biggest shopping areas are (in order of size) Streatham, Brixton, Vauxhall, Clapham and West Norwood. The borough is the home of the geographical centre of London at Frazier Street close to Lambeth North tube station. In accordance with population estimates made in the middle of 2014, Lambeth has a permanent population of about 318216 people. Regardless of the borough’s population density, Lambeth has open spaces. They include Brockwell Park and Lido, Streatham Common, half of Clapham Common, West Norwood Cemetery, Archbishop’s Park, Norbury Park, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens and Ruskin and Kennington Parks.
Along and around the South Bank, a tourist area has evolved about the former Greater London Council headquarters of County Hall and also the Southbank Centre and National Theatre. Also around the river is the London Eye and Shell Centre. Nearby is St Thomas’ Hospital, Lambeth Palace plus the Florence Nightingale Museum. A landmark inside the centre of the borough is the Art Deco Sunlight Laundry on Acre Lane. Nearby is Brixton, home of Lambeth Town Hall and the Brixton Murals.