Little help- Drain flies

[crappyice]

Anyone have any experience ridding your homes of “drain flies”

 

 

 

They are currently in my sisters basement bathroom...seemingly coming from behind the baseboard

 

 

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[Paula]

 Water is breeding ground, there must be a leak. 

 

Edited May 27, 2018 by Paula

[helmut in the bush]

Maybe you have a trap that has dried out, do you have any bathrooms that aren't used?

[bugsNbows]

YES! You need to S.O.S. (seek out the source). There could be a leaky pipe (or similar situation) that created an area for them to breed in and thrive. Once you find the source, a labeled insecticide for that site will work. After that, I'd recommend getting a "good" bacteria containing drain cleaner. I use a product called Drain Gel, and apply it to all drains monthly. It can be found at DIY pest control online stores. 

[crappyice]

Thanks all. There is a French Drain that was installed to prevent the basement from flooding. That’s probably where the moisture is remaining - problem is there no access to that area. Sux


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[bugsNbows]

If you don't have access to treat, you will likely continue to have issues. You may have to do a little de-construction to get it done.

[crappyice]

If you don't have access to treat, you will likely continue to have issues. You may have to do a little de-construction to get it done.

I would have just clicked “like” but I DO NOT LIKE that suggestion even though i like your effort to simply reply and are probably right. $hit!


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[fasteddie]

9 hours ago, crappyice said:

Thanks all. There is a French Drain that was installed to prevent the basement from flooding. That’s probably where the moisture is remaining - problem is there no access to that area. Sux


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Leave it to those damn French to screw up the drains !