Rayleigh Drain Fly Control

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 rapidly, which means that if you see a handful of adult flies there is probably substantially more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and normally die quickly, but they can become a nuisance inside houses. They do not usually 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 also 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. Precise identification and location is key 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 eliminate 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. Specialist pest control companies will be able to identify and locate a drain fly infestation and perform a successful treatment to manage the pests.