Drain Flies

Drain Flies

Drain Flies: What you need to know

Identifying Characteristics

Drain Flies are 1/8 inches in length
They are black and covered with tiny hairs giving them an appearance similar to a tiny moth
At rest their wings make a “v” shape
They are generally seen around drains or decaying organic matter

Active Season

Drain Flies have a 2-3 week life-span with peak season being the warmer months
Eggs are laid in random areas among moisture and rotting organic material and take 1 week to develop into adults
They are most active in the evening

Interesting Facts

Contrary to popular opinion they are not known to transmit diseases
Their larvae have been known to survive dramatic temperature swings and low oxygen levels

Cause for Concern

Drain Flies are commonly a sign of poor sanitation
Their continual excretions are unsightly and extremely unsanitary

Town & Country Can Help

Customer Preparation

For interior treatments, all people and pets need to be out of the home for 1 hour. The treatment can take 2-3 weeks to take care of infestation
Sanitation Tips: The large battle when dealing with any type of fly is removing their habitat. Residual treatments will not prevent reproduction but removing preferred conditions will. They are often found around trash cans, dumpsters, rotting corpses, and general filth. Until these issues are dealt with, the fly infestation can not be controlled.

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If you have any evidence or any suspicion that this pest is around your property do NOT hesitate to contact us before the problem gets out of control.

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