Indoor Breeding Flies

Drosophilidae, Phoridae

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General Info

In warm weather these flies can grow from an egg to an adult incredibly fast (7-14 days)
The larvae or “maggots “are very small and often not even noticeable
Common names for these small flies are fruit flies, vinegar flies, moth flies, and fungus gnats

Where They Breed

These small flies breed in drains/garbage disposals, moist flower pots, garbage cans, ripening fruit, or around any dampness created by plumbing leaks

What They Want From You

These flies are looking for decaying food as a breeding site

Why They’re A Problem

Indoor breeding flies can be annoying and will multiply quickly unless promptly controlled
Fruit and vinegar flies contaminate our food by laying their eggs on things we eat

Tips For Limiting Entry and Avoiding Future Problems

Empty garbage cans regularly
The key to solving an indoor breeding fly problem is to locate and remove the item that is attracting the adult fly – this will often solve the immediate problem
Remove or refrigerate over-ripe fruits and vegetables
Fruit flies can also breed in mops that are continuously moist and not rinsed properly after use
Clean out recyclables and empty bins regularly - these flies can breed in residue left in beverage cans and other recyclables
Use a wire brush or drain cleaner to remove eggs/larvae from drains

Indoor Breeding Flies

Drosophilidae, Phoridae

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3.18 to 4.76 millimetres long

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