Melton Mowbray Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a typical pest insect in the United Kingdom. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They breed very quickly, which means that if you see a few adult flies there is probably many more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and usually die quickly, but they can be considered a nuisance inside homes. They don’t tend to carry diseases but could contaminate foodstuffs.

Drain flies can be identified by their little size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy appearance, and in addition they have substantial wings which they fold above themselves when not in use. Drain flies can be easily confused with fruit flies or other species of flies. Precise identification and location is vital to an effective treatment.

If you suspect you have a drain fly infestation, you can test drains by half covering them with a piece of tape. Leave this for approximately 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 eradicate their breeding areas. They prefer to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so thorough cleaning of drains is an effective way to remove drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes can be quite unpleasant. Specialist pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and conduct a highly effective treatment to control the pests.