
Picture this: you go to wash your dirty plates or jump in the shower, and you’re greeted by tiny creatures flitting in and out of the drain. These pesky flies are enough to give anyone the heebie-jeebies, which is why everyone should know how to get rid of drain flies.
Although you might not pay attention to your household drains, we’re here to tell you that smelly drains are the least of your worries. As Alex Woods at Victorian Plumbing explains, ‘Drain flies, also known as gnats, thrive in moist environments, making kitchen and bathroom sinks prime targets.’ And as a single drain fly can also lay 200 eggs throughout its short lifespan, things can quickly get out of hand.