Fruit & Drain Flies
Drosophilidae, Psychodidae
General Information
In warm weather, fruit and drain flies can grow from an egg to an adult in just 7-14 days. So, if these tiny flies are fluttering around your kitchen, it’s best to take quick action. Find out where they breed, what attracts them, and how to help get rid of drain and fruit flies.
- Common names for indoor breeding flies include fruit flies, drain flies, vinegar flies, moth flies, and fungus gnats.
- Drain and fruit fly larvae, or “maggots“, are very small and often not even noticeable.
Size
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Bite or Sting
Wings
Commonly mistaken for
Additional details
- These small flies breed in drains/garbage disposals, moist flower pots, garbage cans, ripening fruit, or around any dampness created by plumbing leaks.
- Fruit flies are looking for decaying food to eat and use as a breeding site.
- Fruit and drain flies can be annoying and will multiply quickly unless promptly controlled.
- They contaminate our food by laying their eggs on things we eat.
The trick to solving a fruit or drain fly problem is to locate and remove any items that are attracting them:
- Eat, refrigerate, or discard over-ripe fruits and vegetables.
- Empty garbage cans regularly.
- Rinse out recyclables before placing them in the bin and be sure to empty the bin regularly.
- Thoroughly rinse mops after each use.
- Use a wire brush or drain cleaner to remove eggs/larvae from drains.
Solutions for Fruit & Drain Flies
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Highlights
- Kills and repels mosquitoes
- Provides up to 45 nights of protection*
- Odourless formulation
- Includes electric unit and refill
- No daily replacement required
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- Kills flying and crawling insects on contact
- Fast killing action, even with direct spray
- Odourless formula for indoor comfort
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- May be sprayed directly onto plants (with care)
Raid® Essentials Multi Insect Killer is designed to kill flying and crawling insects on contact. Its water-based, odourless formula delivers effective pest control without the irritating smell of kerosene or leaving an oily film, making it suitable for use in and around the home. Designed for use across multiple surfaces including carpets, draperies, no-wax floors, and outdoor areas such as gardens, terraces, and backyards, providing versatile insect control for everyday use.
Highlights
- Kills flying and crawling insects on contact.
- Water-based formulation.
- Odourless with no irritating kerosene smell.
- Leaves no oily film.
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
- May be sprayed onto plants and flowers; avoid over-saturation and test on a leaf first
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