There are likely living things thriving and breeding in your drains. Plenty of different insects love to stay in the kind of environment inside pipes. These drain bugs feed on organic matters like food waste, grease, and hair. These elements even make the whole drain a convenient place for insects to live and reproduce.
List of Bugs That Live In Drains
To give you an idea, here is a list of insects that might be dwelling in your homes, plus some quick info on how they get to the pipes and how you can get rid of them.
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Fruit Flies
Fruit flies love to feed on fruit and vegetables, especially rotting ones. These insects also love to lay their eggs on fermenting materials to ensure their larvae have no problems with food supply. You would find these creatures in kitchen drains or garbage bins where different kinds of foods and other organic matter are mostly found.
They can be present all year long, so be wary of how you dispose of your food and other damp organic materials. Try to set fly traps at home to ensure they do not get inside the drains.
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Phorid Flies
Phorid flies resemble fruit flies. They also feed on rotting vegetables and moist organic matter in the drains, but they are also attracted to deceased animals and fungi. They are also excellent diggers and can live up to six feet deep under moist soil—the very reason you would not want to have them inside your home.
When your drains get infested by these flies, they could cause massive damage to the plumbing system. Make sure that plumbers and pest control professionals address this issue immediately.
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Drain Flies
Indeed, there is a fly species named after drains. Sometimes, they are also called moth flies because their hairy bodies and wings resemble moths. Drain flies can be problematic to deal with. They place plenty of decomposing materials on the drain causing them to clog. They breed not only in drains but in sewage-contaminated soil, sewers, and septic tanks.
Be mindful of all their possible breeding sites and clean any areas they could be laying eggs. Should you notice a drain fly infestation, call pest control to address their breeding sites.
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Cockroaches
Cockroaches are insects that are so used to living in kitchen or bathroom drains because there are steady sources of food and water in these areas. Furthermore, these areas are humid and dark, just the way they like it. They can thrive in drains and areas near it, and the more of them gather and nest, the more of their own kind they will attract.
How Do These Bugs Reach the Drains?
You might be wondering how these insects reach your pipelines, but the answer is pretty simple. They get to your drains just like how you imagine. They see tiny cracks in your outdoor pipes or enter through your windows, doors, and other structural openings they see.
Conclusion
Pests can be disturbing not only because they infest homes but also because they cause damage to the pipelines. Make it a habit to clean your drains at least once a month. If possible, consider adding drain stoppers, screens, or covers to stop food particles or insects from getting in your drains. When you suspect insects are present in your pipeline, contact pest control as soon as you can.
For Barnsley pest control, Arnie’s Pest Management is ready to help. Our team of experienced and certified engineers can map and check the current state of the lines of your drainage system using our CCTV survey. We also offer a wide range of pest control services for both private and commercial clients. Contact us at 01226 399081 or 07932 505877 to book a service.
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