Photo Album: Fruit Fly Larvae Found in the Floor Drains in Manahawkin, NJ
Floor Drains Loaded with Debris
As we inspected the restaurant, we discovered that a number of the floor drains haven't been cleaned in quite some time and were loaded with discarded food and sugary liquids.
Fruit Fly Larvae
There were some that were loaded with fruit fly larvae, as you can see here!
Underneath the Bar
We also noticed that there was a large amount of fruit flies hovering around the bar, so we took a closer look at the area.
More Fruit Fly Larvae
Turns out it was clogged with discarded food, garbage, and more fruit fly larvae!
Proper Cleaning Procedures Needed
We brought these sanitation issues to the owner's attention and told him that these areas need to be cleaned ASAP and kept clean in order prevent any future issues with fruit flies, or any other pests. He agreed and he and his staff began cleaning.
Cowleys Fruit Fly Treatment
As they were cleaning the restaurant, we applied a liquid application in all the floor drains and then scrubbed them out with our heavy-duty scrubbing brush. Next, we applied a bio-foam solution that removes the organic build-up, odors, and scum in the drains. Afterward, we treated the high infestation areas with a fly bait to control the adult fruit flies that were flying around and then installed several fruit fly traps. The attractant in the traps draws the fruit flies close and the bait inside the traps exterminates them within moments of contact. Lastly, we scheduled several follow-up visits to monitor the fruit fly activity and, if needed, apply any additional treatments.