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Drain flies are a common 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 discover a few adult flies there is likely substantially more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and generally die quickly, but they can be considered a nuisance inside homes. They do not tend to spread diseases but could contaminate foodstuffs.
Drain flies can be recognised by their small size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy appearance, and in addition they 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. Correct identification and location is crucial 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 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 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 eliminate drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes can be quite messy. Specialist pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and perform an effective treatment to control the pests.
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