Staines-Upon-Thames Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a widespread pest insect in the United Kingdom. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They breed very quickly, meaning that if you notice a handful of adult flies there is likely considerably 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 products.

Drain flies can be identified by their tiny size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy look, 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 key to an effective 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 4 days. If you see 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 thorough cleaning of drains is a successful way to eliminate drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes is often very messy. Professional pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and execute a highly effective treatment to control the pests.