Active Season
April to October, with peaks in June, July and August.
Drain flies are sewer surfers – they breed in the organic buildup inside your pipes and drains, emerging like unwelcome guests every time, you use the bathroom or kitchen sink.
Fruit flies are kitchen ninjas – they can detect ripening fruit from across your house and squeeze through gaps smaller than a pinhead to launch a full-scale invasion of your food.
These flies multiply faster than you can clean – fruit flies go from egg to adult in just 8 days, while drain flies can lay 300 eggs in those gross pipe deposits you can’t reach.
Flies, whether drain/sewer flies or fruit flies, are not just annoying; they are significant hygiene pests. They can carry and transmit bacteria and other pathogens from decaying matter to food preparation surfaces, posing a risk to health, particularly in food-handling environments like restaurants.
For drain/sewer flies, you’ll typically see small, fuzzy, moth-like flies resting near drains, sinks, showers, or in damp areas of bathrooms and utility rooms. Their flight is often clumsy. For fruit flies, you’ll notice tiny, reddish-eyed flies hovering around fermenting fruits, vegetables, open bins, or spilt sugary drinks, especially in kitchens.
While their appearance and location are strong clues, a professional can confirm the specific type of fly and, more importantly, identify the breeding source. This is crucial, as simply killing adult flies without eliminating their breeding ground will lead to recurring problems.
Both types of flies can contaminate food and surfaces, potentially spreading harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. In commercial settings, this can lead to failed health inspections, damage to reputation, and potential closures.
For drain flies, pouring boiling water or bleach down drains is often attempted, but this rarely reaches the biofilm where larvae live. For fruit flies, removing overripe fruit, cleaning bins, and using apple cider vinegar traps are common. While DIY methods can offer temporary relief by reducing visible adult flies, they often fail to address the core breeding sites. The cost of DIY solutions is generally low, but the outcome is usually short-lived, with flies quickly reappearing.
Our approach to fly control focuses on source elimination. For drain/sewer flies, our initial inspection will identify problematic drains and areas of stagnant water. We use professional-grade drain cleaners and biological treatments that break down the organic matter where larvae thrive, along with targeted residual sprays. For fruit flies, we meticulously identify and remove all potential breeding sources and use specific traps and residual treatments. We also provide advice on improved sanitation practices. Our solutions get to the root of the problem, ensuring a lasting outcome of a fly-free environment. The cost varies depending on the scale of the infestation and property size, but we offer free estimates and quotes.
