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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 rapidly, meaning that if you see a few adult flies there is probably many more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and normally die quickly, but they can become a nuisance inside houses. They don’t tend to spread diseases but could contaminate food.
Drain flies can be recognised by their tiny size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy appearance, and they have large 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 suspect 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 best way to control a drain fly infestation is to eradicate their breeding areas. They prefer 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 extremely messy. Expert pest control companies will be able to identify and locate a drain fly infestation and carry out an effective treatment to regulate the pests.
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