Drain Flies Pest Control Hertingfordbury
24 Hour Pest Control
We provide Drain Fly Pest Control in Hertingfordbury with over 30 years experience in the pest control industry. Our technicians can quickly identify the problem and recommend the best treatment plan to remove the unwanted infestation of drain flies.
Similar to moths, drain flies can be a real nuisance when they are found in domestic or commercial properties. They can multiply very quickly, laying and hatching 300 eggs in just 48 hours so it is important to get on top of a drain fly problem before they spread.
Drain flies are attracted to stagnant, shallow water and organic debris. Commonly found near their food sources such as sinks and showers where bacteria that they feed on builds up. Good maintenance of drain pipes is important to help prevent a drain fly infestation.
If you need help with drain flies in Hertingfordbury, contact us today for a free no obligation quotation.
Our Treatment Programme
Treatment of drain flies depends on where they are in the building. The first thing our technician will do is assess the problem and then talk through the recommended treatment approach.
Treatment options include both natural and chemical options, the size of the infestation will determine which will be best or if a combination of both will resolve the problem.
When treatments are completed our technician will provide a report including details on what treatments have been used and recommendations to help prevent further infestations.
Drain Fly Facts
Drain flies are small hairy flies that can invade buildings in swarms. A little more than 2mm in size their small size allows them to gain access into various types of property. They are easy to recognise by their hairy wings and numerous veins.
Drain flies like to lay eggs in a wet and rotting environment, laying up to 300 eggs at a time the larvae lives and feeds within the decaying matter until pupation which can be as quick as 24 hours if the conditions are suitable. Ideal food sources include fungal and bacterial matter, algae, decaying and wet matter in drains and gullies which is great if your are a sewage plant but not so good in a domestic or commercial property.
Problems Caused by Drain Flies
Drain flies are not harmful and do not bite but they can be a nuisance and from the environment they like to live in spread bacteria which can cause unpleasant sickness.
With such a short lifespan and the ability to multiply quickly, when they die they can attract other unwanted pests.