Lanarkshire Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a common pest insect in the UK. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They breed rapidly, which means if you discover a couple of adult flies there is likely considerably more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and ordinarily die quickly, but they can be considered a nuisance inside houses. They don’t tend to carry diseases but could contaminate food products.

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 have sizeable wings that 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 bit of tape. Leave this for about 4 days. If you find 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 complete cleaning of drains is a successful way to eliminate drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes can be very messy. Expert pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and conduct a highly effective treatment to manage the pests.