Photo Album: Bacteria Filled Drains Leads to Massive Drain Flies in Neptune, NJ
Coming from a Drain
After inspecting the entire interior I noticed a few flies hovering near an area in the sink room. I took a closer look and found a large number of drain flies in the drain.
Preferred Habitat
Drain flies feed off and lay their eggs in the accumulated "muck" that builds up in drains. For any application to be effective, the gunk has to be cleaned out. I used a heavy-duty brush to thoroughly scrub the floor drain and the catch-all. This takes away the attractant for these flies.
Remove the Bad Bacteria
After removing all the gunk, I sanitized the drain by applying a liquid application that removes the bad bacteria from the drain. Bad bacteria is the foundation for a drain fly's breeding ground. Eliminate the bad bacteria, and you eliminate their breeding habitat.
Prevention is Key
Next, I applied a bio-foam solution. This bio-foam solution effectively removes the organic build-up, odors, and scum in kitchen drains and other areas where these flies are breeding. After cleaning and treating the drains, I talked to the owner about implementing a few simple sanitation procedures that'll keep these pests out of his building.