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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Sink

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Sink

When you see swarms of small flies suddenly springing up around your sink, you are probably having…

Aug 19, 2020

When you see swarms of small flies suddenly springing up around your sink, you are probably having a drain fly infestation. These flies live and breed in organic matter that is trap inside a moist drain, so you do not to worry about getting rid of them, as it can be easy as removing gunk that has built up inside your pipes. Here are the steps you can follow:

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Sink

1. Identify The Problem.

2. Destroy Their Breeding Ground.

Preventing Flies to Come Back

To prevent flies from coming back, you should keep your drain clean by cleaning it at least once every month, though a thorough cleaning is not needed. You can simply pour 125 ml of drain cleaner into your drain and let it sit for several minutes to maintain cleanliness. But for a rarely used drain, such as that of your basement or garage, it is recommended to pour a little mineral oil down the drain to prevent further infestations until you run water into it.

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