Moth (Drain, Sewer or Filter) Fly: (brown to black body, 1/8th of an inch long, wings are roof-like, spread out, not folded back, covered with hair leaving a powdery smudge when squashed) They are poor fliers and like to hover around drains and like to rest on walls and ceilings near their breeding site.
They will normally lay their eggs within the first few hours of hatching.
Their presence usually indicates poor drain maintenance or a broken sewer line.
If any sewer line work is being done near your home then they may get stirred up and enter your home through your sewer line.
Breeding sites contain Wet/ Moist Decaying Organic matter.
The key to eliminating an infestation is locating and removing or treating breeding sites.
•Sink and shower/tub drains •Under slabs where a drain pipe has possibly broken •Sump pumps and sewers in basement areas •Elevator pits •Showers pans •Poor caulking around tubs and showers •Crawl spaces.
Look for dead moths in spider webs •Outside- bird baths, air conditioners, stagnate pools of water, clogged gutters •Standing water under houseplants •Sewers, septic tanks, and drains •Manure, dung, and rotting vegetation •Wet lint under washing machine •Dirty mops and mop pails- Hang mops to properly dry •Cracks and voids along any areas that may have moisture issues •Trash cans, recycling containers and trash (dumpsters) disposal areas •Clean out the bottom of trash cans •Garbage disposals •Floor drains •Floor mats •Beverage systems- look for any accumulated soda scum in soda lines and the rubber cup that holds the soda dispenser gun •Repair any loose, missing or damaged floor tiles.
Usually around the dishwashers, stoves, ovens, and refrigeration equipment •Refrigeration and dishwasher drains •Keep doors and windows closed or screened properly or caulked where needed •Use a wet/dry vacuum to remove any standing water in corners, under equipment or low spots on the floor •Use fans down low to dry up areas after cleanup •Clean dust pans used to sweep up food/trash •Indoor plants with moist decaying soil may provide a breeding site Attractants: They are attracted more to light.
Place a battery-powered, flying insect trap that lights up like GLOstik made by Catchmaster.
This will help to catch the baby makers since they are more active at night.
Drains/Floors Once you have an infestation, removal of breeding sites for 5-7 days is normal time to break the life cycle to eliminate the problem.
There are several products that work very well in control and elimination of hard to reach breeding sites.