We commonly call them gnats and they’re these annoying tiny flying nuisances every time we are at our favorite go-to farmer’s market. Worse is we see them on our garbage disposal at home. These gnats we are referring to are not the same, either you encountered drain flies or maybe the fruit flies. Let’s take a look at their differences and let’s learn how to get rid of both.
Drain Flies also known as sewer flies, have a fuzzy appearance with moth-like wings and a darker color, usually gray or black while fruit flies are small, usually brownish or tan with red eyes. Drain Flies are often found near sinks, drains, and other areas with standing water while fruit flies are typically found around overripe fruits, vegetables, and fermented items.
Given this description, it is more likely that what’s lurking around your kitchen, on the countertop with fruits are fruit flies. Now let’s get to know how to get rid of fruit flies or even drain flies…
- For the Drain Flies. First, run some steaming hot water down the drain to loosen up anything stuck to the sides of the pipe. Then, pour a homemade solution of baking soda and vinegar. Mixing baking soda and vinegar can cancel each other out when the combination sits too long, so you’ll want to act fast. Once combined, it’ll create a chemical reaction that’ll both sanitize and clean the fungus and bacteria out of the drain
- For the Fruit Flies. You’ll want to immediately dispose of any fruit, vegetables, or other food that’s out and possibly beginning to rot. That will remove the source of attraction and the breeding ground for fruit flies. If you want to make it even harder for them to be around, it is suggested to set up a fan to blow the air around.
- For both. The best prevention for both types of flies is to keep things clean. Throw out fruits or vegetables that are out on the counter and going bad. Keep the new ones you buy in the fridge. You’ll also want to make a habit of wiping down the counters at night and keeping sinks and garbage disposals clean.
If you do all this and the flies keep coming back, it might be best to seek out professional help. So you may contact your best house cleaning service provider now.
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