DRAIN FLIES
Identification
- Distinctive and fuzzy flies – often confused with a moth
- About 1.5 to 5 mm long
Environment
- Associated with slime on the interior of drains
- Cracks and crevices that receive regular supplies of wet organic material from wash water or mopping
- Rest on a wall or surface and only move a few feet when disturbed
Threats
- They infest in large numbers
- Can spread bacteria from the filth they live into your food
Treatment
- Monitor suspect drains or sources with glue boards to identify trouble spots for efficient remedial action
