St Albans 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 breed very quickly, which means that if you discover a couple of adult flies there is probably substantially more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and usually die quickly, but they can become a nuisance inside houses. They don’t usually spread 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 substantial wings that 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 think you have a drain fly infestation, you can test drains by half covering them with a piece of tape. Leave this for around four days. If you find flies caught on the tape then the drain is infested. The best way to control a drain fly infestation is to eliminate their breeding areas. They prefer to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so complete cleaning of drains is an effective way to remove drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes is often very unpleasant. Professional pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and conduct a successful treatment to regulate the pests.