Drain Flies Taking Over?
Ever noticed tiny, fuzzy flies hanging around your bathroom or kitchen drains? Meet the drain fly—also known as the moth fly or sewer gnat. They’re small, slow-flying, and kind of look like a cross between a fruit fly and a moth. Harmless looking? Sure. But don’t be fooled—once these little critters move in, they can get out of hand fast.
Here are a few fun (and slightly icky) facts about drain flies:
🪰 They breed in sludge: Drain flies lay their eggs in the gunk that builds up in drains—hair, soap scum, food particles, grease… basically, the gross stuff that collects where you can’t see it.
🪰 One fly can mean hundreds: A single female drain fly can lay up to 200 eggs at a time. Those eggs hatch within two days. So if you see one or two flitting around, chances are there are a lot more coming.
🪰 They’re tougher than they look: Even if you clean the surface of your drains, their larvae can survive deep inside pipe slime, making DIY fixes hit-and-miss at best.
🪰 They’re stubborn: Drain flies don’t go away on their own. As long as there’s moisture and organic matter to feed on, they’ll keep breeding and buzzing.
That’s why it’s a smart move to bring in the pros—and here in Christchurch, Complete Pest Control is the team to call.
They’ve got the experience, the tools, and the know-how to:
✅ Properly identify and locate breeding sites
✅ Treat the infestation thoroughly, not just the surface
✅ Clean out the source to stop them from coming back
✅ Offer easy tips to help you prevent future flare-ups
Drain flies might be small, but they can turn into a big, annoying problem if left untreated. If you’re dealing with a sudden swarm around your drains, don’t wait for them to multiply—get in touch with Complete Pest Control and let them handle it properly, the first time without plating the environment
No more flies, no more stress. Too easy.
