HOW to GET RID of DRAIN and FRUIT FLIES

Drain flies are also known as moth flies, sewer flies, and filters flies. Their body and wings are covered with abundant hairs. When you crush a drain fly they will leave behind a powdery smudge. Adult drain flies range from 1/16-1/4'' in size and their color will vary from yellow to brown/black. Adult female drain flies will lay their eggs on the surface of gelatinous film that are found in drains and sewers. Fruit flies are small compared to other flies. They are about 1/8'' in length and that is including the wings. Fruit flies, unlike other flies, have bright red eyes and their body colors are light yellow to tan. They are found most at late summer and early fall where they infest in harvest fruits.

DRAIN & FRUIT FLY INSPECTION

Drain flies can be found in moist, shady areas. They can also be found on walls near drains, under potted plants, in bird feeders and baths, in moss, in clogged roof gutters, under air conditioners, in thick mulch, or on wet ground areas. Fruit flies are found throughout in homes, food processing plants, warehouses, grocery stores, wineries, restaurants, decaying vegetation and overripe fruit, leftover beer or soft drinks.

DRAIN & FRUIT FLY CONTROL METHODS

First and foremost because drain flies are attracted to organic material in drains.

You can use a drain cleaner (DRAIN GEL):
This drain gel will break up the substances left in your drains causing drain flies not to have a source of food. Following the instructed amount on the label, you will pour the gel into the drain. Opening areas of buildings should have tightly fitted screen on windows and doors. You should also dehumidify excess moisture because flies are attracted to moisture.

There are not many pesticides that you can use to control flies.

You can use light traps:
(FLY-WEB-LIGHT, VECTOR PLASMA ONE FLY LIGHT TRAP, VECTOR DISCREET FLY SYSTEM TRAPS, VECTOR PLASMA FLY LIGHT TRAP)
Fly light traps use a high voltage UV lamp to attract and trap flies and other flying insects. The fly light traps can be mounted on the wall.

Basic fruit fly trap:
(VECTOR FRUIT FLY TRAP)

Non-residual aerosol:
(V CLEAN-OUT FOGGER, PRO CITRA DL BOTANICAL INSECTCIDE , JK27 RESIDUAL)
The non residual aerosol you will need to treat window/door frames.

Liquid spray:
(MASTERLINE BIFENTHRIN, ARCHER IGR)
Use a hand sprayer (CHAPIN 1 GALLON SPRAYER). Liquid spray will need to be used with the amount instructed on the label. You will then spray the outside of your home where flies can gather (i.e. plants, on the ground, fence wires, and garbage cans).

Bait:
(MAXFORCE GRANULAR FLY BAIT ). Bait is used to treat less surface area compared to contact killing sprays, water soluble granule. You can mix water with the bait to be used as a liquid spray or you can use it in a granule use. You will need to sprinkle the bait directly form the container onto dry level surface so that the individual granules lie near each other without forming small piles for them to eat so they will die. Since you cannot sprinkle the granule on garbage cans or anywhere else that is not a flat surface, just dilute in water and use as a paint-on application. The fruit fly trap you can place them anywhere to trap them.

Drain Gel

Fly Web Light	Vector Plasma One	Vector Discreet	Vector Plasma

Vector Fruit Fly Trap

Maxforce Granular Fly Bait

V-Clean Out	Pro-Citra DL	JK 27

Masterline	Archer IGR

These products can be used with this item:

Chapin 1 gallon Sprayer

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