Stevenage Drain Fly Control

Drain flies are a common pest insect in the UK. Drain flies lay their eggs in drains, sewers and other standing water. They breed rapidly, meaning that if you notice a handful of adult flies there is probably a lot more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and normally die quickly, but they can become a nuisance inside homes. They don’t tend to spread diseases but could contaminate food.

Drain flies can be identified by their small size and dark colour. They are covered in hair which gives them a fluffy appearance, and they have sizeable wings which 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 critical to a successful treatment.

If you believe you have a drain fly infestation, you can test drains by half covering them with a bit of tape. Leave this for about 4 days. If you see flies caught 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 like 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 is often very messy. Professional pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and execute a successful treatment to control the pests.