Uxbridge 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 can breed rapidly, meaning that if you see a handful of adult flies there is probably a lot more eggs. Adult flies will fly out of drains and ordinarily die quickly, but they can become a nuisance inside houses. They don’t usually carry 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 look, 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 species of flies. Accurate identification and location is vital 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 about 4 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 get rid of their breeding areas. They prefer to breed on organic matter that’s caught in clogged drains, and so comprehensive cleaning of drains is a successful way to get rid of drain flies. However, proper cleaning of pipes is often very unpleasant. Professional pest control companies can identify and locate a drain fly infestation and perform a highly effective treatment to control the pests.