DRAIN FLY CONTROL

Drain flies are small black flies which thrive in drain pipes and sewer lines. They need a lot of moisture to complete their life cycle. Drain flies do not fly well. They tend to drift and seem to float along more than fly. Their wings are shaped like a leaf of a plant and one can see hair like fibers on all parts of their body which is why they are also called moth flies.

DRAIN FLY BIOLOGY

Drain fly infestations in many homes commonly start in the sink or bathroom shower. The drain lines which have the most activity seem to be the ones most likely to have an infestation. Homes with septic tanks seem most likely to get them. There appears to be a build up of organic matter on drain pipes which occurs more with this type of drainage setup.

DRAIN FLY LIFE CYCLE

Although these homes seem more likely to get drain flies, once the cycle begins it many times will find it’s way into the home. A sure sign is when you see larva crawling out of shower or bath tub drains. These larvae are many times mistaken for some kind of leach. In fact, the larva of drain flies thrive in a slime buildup which is on virtually any drain pipe which is used a lot. This slime enables the eggs which are laid to be protected and sheltered. The eggs and hatching larva embed themselves in this slime so they don’t wash away. The cycle of these flies takes around a month to complete.

DRAIN FLY CONTROL

Don’t waste your time with bleach or other cleaning solvents. Showers and tubs which have ceramic tiles may also supply a moist slimy environment in which they can live. Sump pumps and wet crawl spaces are other environments they love. Drain flies can be harder to control than other small flies. Although there are several products to kill adults, the key is maintaining and minimizing their breeding areas. This could prove to be difficult and ongoing.

DRAIN FLY CONTROL SPRAY

Like most flies, there are several products available for their control. Use PT-565 for immediate relief of the adults. This will quickly control the adults but the secret to getting rid of them is to use a product we sell which removes the slime build up on drain pipes. By removing the slime, larva cannot develop. This will stop the cycle.

DRAIN FLY SINK TREATMENT

The product for this is SURVIVORS. Simply pour it down the drain pipes and Survivors will remove the nest sights these flies need.

You may also use the product called GENTROL AEROSOL. This is a growth regulator which will affect larvae by preventing them to fully mature. Gentrol can be applied any to any location you suspect might be breeding drain flies but remember, it’s not an adulticide and therefore won’t have any impact on the flying stage you might be seeing around the home.

DRAIN FLY CONTROL TRAPS

Lastly, the FLY WEB FLY TRAP can be deployed in any room where adults are seen. It’s small but works well at catching these small flies and will no doubt help break the cycle and end the infestation.

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