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How to get rid of fruit flies in bathroom?
A lot of people struggle with flies in their bathroom, and after a bit of online research, they’ll at least come to the conclusion that certain flies they see are fruit flies. But many will begin to wonder why those fruit flies are in their bathrooms. How did they just magically appear in my clean bathroom? And aren’t they called ‘fruit’ flies? Is it not drain flies who tend to infest our bathrooms and drains? In this article, we’ll provide you with answers, as well as a solution to get rid of the fruit fly problem you’re struggling with. If one way or another, fruit flies have decided to take…
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Fruit fly life cycle
Getting to know the distinct life stages of the fruit fly can aid you in controlling and preventing these pests and the damage they can cause. You’d know when and where the pest is likely to be present, how a particular life stage would affect your produce and you’d be able to create unfavorable conditions accordingly. The entire life cycle of the fruit fly is quite rapid, and development is divided into four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. In the article, we will explore all 4 of these stages in depth. How long does a fruit fly live? In ideal to optimal conditions, the average life span of a…
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What is a fruit fly
What do fruit flies do? Amongst the wide spectrum of insects known to thrive in your garden or in fields, the larvae of fruit flies are the most dreaded, on account of their ability to turn many fruits and vegetables into soft, gooey slop. Fruit flies attack and damage most soft-skinned fruits and certain hard-skinned products as well. Citrus and summer fruits, berries, tomatoes, grapes, peppers and olives are only a few types of crop particularly susceptible to the pests. Once sexually mature, the female adult fly lays countless of her tiny eggs in the flesh of ripe and ripening produce. Upon hatching, the fly larvae (maggots) begin feasting on…
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Where do fruit flies come from?
These tiny critters can drive us crazy as they swarm out a fruit dish in which a banana has been ripening for a while. Less than 4 mm long, fruit flies are insects that seem to have a knack for invading our kitchens. But as many wise men have said, if you know your enemy, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. Where do fruit flies come from? Fruit flies have been colonizing every corner of the planet since humans started exporting fruit from warmer, tropical countries to colder ones. On a more microscopic level, fruit flies are capable of quickly infesting your kitchen. It’s no wonder:…
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How to get rid of fruit flies with hydrogen peroxide
You are enjoying your home sweet home when suddenly a swarm of flies rush into the house. An unpleasantness that quickly turns into a huge nuisance when you know that these little bugs feed on unpalatable raw materials. Fruit flies, in addition to being annoying, are also vectors of many bacteria that can contaminate our homes, and especially our food. In summer, due the heat, their proliferation accelerates. A single female fly can lay a few hundred eggs during her short life, and that’s enough to cause you problems for many generations of fruit flies. First reflex: take out your anti-insect spray and exterminate them without any hesitation. Bad idea!…
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Can Drain Flies Come from Air Conditioner?
Drain flies can definitely get in through the air conditioner, especially if it was not installed properly. The thing about moth flies is that they can get in through the tiniest holes they can find. If there is anything in your house that is not sealed properly and has access to outside, it can be a potential entry point. Air conditioners that are installed to windows are no exception. They might cool down your house during a warm summer but sometimes they come with an unexpected weak point. This is why it is important to entrust an experienced professional with the mounting process. Otherwise, you are just letting in an…
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Are Drain Flies Harmful to Cats?
In general, drain flies are not harmful to anyone. Adult flies and larvae are just annoying and can be rather dirty, yet they don’t bite neither can transmit any diseases. Still, they don’t eat feces or rotten fruits like other flies, all they need is a little stale moist in the house. This is why kitchen drains, shower drains, garbage cans and other moisty areas in the house are perfect breeding grounds for them. Their larvae appear in these areas and they are relatively harmless to cats. If the drain is dirty, they carry that dirt on themselves which is pretty much the only concern. If you have drain fly…
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Are Drain Flies Harmful to Dogs?
Compared to some of the other fly species, it turns out that drain flies are relatively harmless. They are not known to transmit any diseases or parasites. They are a little bit annoying but really all they care about is the decaying organic matter they can find in your drains. The only thing you should be worried about is adult moth flies spreading all the bacteria they live in. Those bacteria come from dirty places and can cause some health problems to your dog, but nothing particularly serious. Although they are not attracted to foods, they might land on them in the kitchen if there are lots of drain flies…
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7 facts about drain flies and the Psychodidae family
Drain flies are black or yellow, tiny creatures that resemble moths. It is the source of their nickname — they are also called moth flies for their fuzzy image. But for the most part, humans encounter them near drains in kitchens and bathrooms: they rest during the daylight, as they are nocturnal insects. Drain flies never travel too far away from their breeding sites within the pipes since they are not that good at flying and traveling over long distances. As a result, they prefer to occasionally switch between flying and walking. #1 Drain flies are feeding on decaying organic matter When organic material enters the pipes, there is a…
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Why drain flies keep coming back
As their name implies, drain flies usually infest sewer pipes. Hence, they can be found in kitchens and bathrooms, where they tend to gather on walls and the floor, creating disturbances for the household. Several species of such pests are known, and it is difficult for a non-specialist to distinguish them, so a consultation with a professional is essential in developing an adequate strategy for eliminating them once and for all. If you have drain fly or worm problem then try the InVade Bio Drain gel, with microbes and citrus oil and without any hars chemicals! Click here to know more & buy! Know your enemy The issue with drain…
