Heres how to get rid of these annoying pests.
Youll often see them hanging out in areas such as near kitchen or bathroom drains.
Fortunately, most of the time, getting rid of them is straightforward.
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Their appearance is distinctive, and they dont look like any other pest, says Oi.
Adult flies can live for about two weeks, says Oi.
Females can lay masses of 10 to 200 eggs, with new adults emerging in a few days.
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Drain flies will attempt to fly out and get stuck, says Oi.
Try this for a couple of nights if you dont catch anything the first time.
Its usually just a few before you catch the problem and deal with it.
To keep them clean, use a stiff brush at least quarterly to clean out sludge and food particles.
