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  • Jul 5, 2010, 04:51 AM
    debgperson
    I've replaced my double pump sewer uptake system and my ground level office is still
    My plumber replaced my uptake sewer system with assurances that the sewer flies would disappear,but its been 3 weeks and they're worse. Whatelse can I do? Who else can I call?
  • Jul 5, 2010, 06:24 AM
    speedball1

    Drain or sewer flies are a bear to get rid of. I know because I was infested with them mnyself, Your plumber was mistaken when he told you the flies would be gone in a few weeks. I'm going to put up a article on them so you'll have better knowledge.
    MOTH OR DRAIN FLIES

    Moth or drain flies are small black flies which
    Thrive in drain pipes and sewer lines. They need
    A lot of moisture to complete their life cycle.
    Drain flies do not fly well. They tend to drift
    And seem to float along more than fly. Their
    Wings are shaped like a leaf of a plant and one
    Can see hair like fibers on all parts of their
    Body which is why they are also called moth flies.
    I have dealt with drain fly infestations in
    Many homes which start in the sink or bathroom
    Shower. The drain lines which have the most
    Activity seem to be the ones most likely to have
    An infestation. I have also observed that homes
    With septic tanks seem most likely to get them.
    I am not sure if there is some kind of build up
    Which occurs more with this type of drainage
    Or if there is something in the tank which allows
    These flies to prosper. Although these homes
    Seem more likely to get drain flies, once the
    Cycle begins it takes place in the home. I have
    Encountered several infestations where the larva
    Were found crawling out of shower or bath tub
    Drains. The homeowners thought they were some
    Kind of leach. In fact, the larva of drain flies
    Thrive in a slime buildup which is on virtually
    Any drain pipe which is used a lot. This slime
    Enables the eggs which are laid to be protected
    And sheltered. The eggs and hatching larva
    Embed themselves in this slime so they don't wash
    Away. The cycle of these flies takes around
    A month to complete. Don't waste your time with
    Bleach or other cleaning solvents. Showers and tubs
    Which have ceramic tiles may also supply a moist
    Slimy environment in which they can live. Sump
    Pumps and wet crawl spaces are other environments
    Where I have seen them live. Drain flies can be harder
    To control than other small flies. Although
    There are several products to kill adults, the
    Key is maintaining and minimizing their breeding
    Areas. This could prove to be difficult and
    Ongoing.
    Like most flies, there are several products
    Available for their control. Use a "SPACE SPRAY"
    For immediate relief of the adults. There are
    Several to choose from in the section below.
    This will quickly control the adults, but the
    Secret to getting rid of them is to use a
    Product we sell which removes the slime build
    Up on drain pipes. By removing this slime, the
    Larva cannot develop. This will stop the cycle.
    In the "SURFACE SPRAY" section below, look for
    The product called SURVIVORS. This is applied
    Down drain pipes and will remove the nest sights
    These flies need. You may also use the product
    Called PT-CYKICK which is located in the same
    Section. It is ideal for treating in cracks and
    Crevices where these flies like to lay eggs. Such
    Cracks will develop around ceramic tile, windows
    And grout joints.


    Good luck, Tom

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