Why do sewer midges appear in apartments? Description of insects, habitat, favorable conditions for living and reproduction, life expectancy. The most effective methods of combating butterflies. Mechanical methods of struggle. Preventive actions.
The owners of absolutely any apartment or country house may be faced with the appearance of a small annoying midge in the room. There are several types of midges that can live in residential areas; owners are often bothered by fruit and sewer midges.
Each species has its own characteristics and differences, habitat, and diet. For example, fruit ones, as the name suggests, prefer fruits, but it is worth clarifying that they are attracted to spoiled and rotten fruits.
Regarding sewer, they are interested in moisture; they can be in bathrooms, drains, sewer pipes, as well as damp soil. Such a neighborhood will not please anyone, so when a midge appears, you want to get rid of it as soon as possible.
What they look like
These insects have small body sizes that do not exceed 2 mm. The black body is covered with short hairs. Outwardly, they may resemble miniature moths.
Adults have fairly long antennae on their heads, as well as leaf-shaped caps. These insects are also called butterflies or drain flies. They are active in the evening and at night, preferring to rest during the day.
It is worth saying that they fly quite poorly, so they can often be seen crawling. The lifespan of adults is about 2 weeks, but this is not reflected in the population decline at all, since they are very fertile and the population is constantly growing. The life cycle includes several stages of development.
Individuals at the larval and pupal stages are protected by a thin film. They are often found in septic tanks and drainpipes at this stage. The larvae's diet consists of rotting organic matter, as well as microscopic vegetation.
They remain in the larval stage for 9-15 days, then enter the pupal stage, which lasts about 20-40 hours. Young sexually mature individuals emerge from the pupae, ready to reproduce and lay offspring. At one time, a female can lay from 30 to 100 eggs.
Where do sewer flies live?
Butterflies that appear in human homes are synanthropic insect species. This means that the most favorable conditions for their life are created next to people. Basically, two conditions are important for sewer moths - humidity and organic debris on which they feed. Reduced illumination up to complete darkness (as in basements) and cool air are welcome. That is why the massive and active appearance of these insects can be observed, as a rule, in the off-season .
Butterflies in apartments breed most often in drains or in clogged places with constant humidity . Therefore, their appearance often indicates a violation of sanitary and hygienic standards in the home. This is what you need to pay attention to first in case of their invasion.
Is sewer midge dangerous?
It is worth understanding that these insects are inhabitants of a completely non-sterile clean environment. They can sit on sewer pipes, waste, and then fly to the dinner table and climb on food.
Therefore, the risk of infection by dangerous bacteria will always be present. In addition, due to their small size, they can be swallowed or eaten along with food, and they can fly into the nose and eyes.
These small insects also serve as food for larger insects. Therefore, such a nutrient medium will attract large flies, spiders and other pests into the house.
There are cases where sewer flies have caused allergic reactions in people. Of course, you need to get rid of them and take the most effective methods of struggle.
Where do house flies come from?
Drosophila are attracted to living quarters by fresh, ripening and already rotting fruits, fruit peels, various cores, and leftovers containing sugar. Wine midges quickly master open bags and bottles after drinking juices and other sweet drinks.
Almost 90% of small insects in an apartment live in the kitchen, where they find food and the opportunity to reproduce.
Female fruit flies lay eggs on top or inside fruits. Within 1 day, the larvae hatch, for which the sweet fruit is both a table and a home. They feed for 9–10 days and begin to reproduce.
It is not always clear where midges appear in the bathroom. Butterflies find an abundance of decaying organic matter, moisture and warmth in drain holes. Sewer fly larvae feed on the mucous deposits covering the inside of pipes.
The number of fungus gnats directly depends on the dampness in flower pots and the entire apartment. Sciarides find favorable conditions for themselves in old pots in which soil algae and rotting parts of roots accumulate, as well as in containers with waterlogged substrate.
Midges enter an apartment, house or office from the environment - through open windows and doors, ventilation grilles. Small insects are easily carried by even weak gusts of wind. A florist can infect all indoor plants with sciarids if he brings uninvited guests with a bouquet, a new potted plant, or soil. Purchased food products and substrate from the supermarket can be contaminated with eggs and larvae of midges.
How to protect yourself from infection
You always need to remember that they appear for a reason, there is always a reason where they come from. This means there is something in the apartment that attracts them. This can be high humidity, dampness, stagnant water, flower pots with very waterlogged soil, dirty drains, as well as garbage that is not thrown away for a long time.
Often the fly can be observed near a food source, or favorable conditions for life and reproduction. Therefore, it will not be difficult to find the reason.
Protection and prevention consists of eliminating the source that attracts insects. You should unclog sink drains, get rid of standing water, inspect bathroom tile seams, and inspect water and sewer pipes.
Prevention
Tips for getting rid of midges will not be effective if you ignore basic sanitation rules. It is easier to avoid a massive infestation of insects in the bathroom than to fight them later.
Prevention measures include:
- keeping the premises clean;
- washing all surfaces with special products once a week;
- periodic cleaning of drains with disinfectants and preparations (or bleach);
- daily removal of garbage and replacement of litter in the pet's tray;
- lack of flowers in the bathroom;
- Frequently ventilate the room so that the air does not become musty.
Important! You should not store expired hygiene and cosmetic products in the bathroom.
Insects are repelled by citrus smells. You can place orange or tangerine zest in the room. However, in this case you will have to make sure that they do not rot. Otherwise, the opposite effect will occur - the smell of rotting crust will attract midges even faster.
But an air freshener with a citrus scent would probably be more appropriate.
Use of traps and chemicals
In the fight against sewer midges, you can use a variety of chemicals, and traps are also very effective. Traps should be installed in places where the largest number of insects are observed, as well as where they may be attracted to something, for example, near a trash can, sink drain, etc.
Let's consider the most effective and popular means, learn about the features, advantages and possible disadvantages.
Adhesive tape Raptor
This tape is made to combat fruit flies, but has been successfully used against sewer flies. According to the manufacturer, one set is enough to protect the premises for 180 days. The duration of use of the trap depends on the degree of infestation, but as a rule, 1 trap is enough for a month.
The traps are produced in plastic containers and contain a non-toxic substance that is absolutely safe for humans. Those who have already used these traps note their very simple and easy use, high efficiency and wide spectrum of action, since they allow you to get rid of mosquitoes and various bugs. The estimated cost of the traps is 185 rubles.
Liquazim
A very popular product that allows you to quickly and effectively get rid of a huge amount of sewer midges. If there are a lot of insects in the room, it is better to purchase a 4-liter canister.
It is used as follows: the product is poured into the sewer. Be sure to read the instructions for use before use. This product does not contain dangerous toxic substances, therefore it is considered absolutely safe, but when working with it it is better to adhere to safety precautions and use rubber gloves
The composition includes citrus oils and some natural microbes, which allows you to get rid of clogs, organic matter, scale, and also eliminate unpleasant odors.
The substance deprives midge larvae of the nutrient medium, and as a result, the offspring are destroyed. Whatever the result after the first use, you should repeat the procedure, which is also recommended by the manufacturer.
Most reviews confirm the effectiveness and quick action of the product. There were negative reviews that said that absolutely no effect was observed.
But most likely, this remedy was used against fruit flies, which are not entirely correct to destroy in the sewer. The average price is 1800 rubles.
Types of house midges, their differences and habitats
The food supply for small annoying insects that live in houses and apartments may be different, although they themselves are similar in appearance. Midges in an apartment look like a smaller copy of a fly or a very small mosquito with wings; they also belong to the class of insects (insecta), the order Diptera. The body length is 2–10 mm, there are three pairs of legs and one pair of wings.
Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) is a species of the fruit fly family. Other names are fruit or wine midge , fruit fly . The body length is 2–4 mm. The color is red-yellowish, brown.
Butterflies are small flies whose body length reaches 1–4 mm. Externally they look like very small night moths. The body is covered with light brown fluff, and a pair of wings are covered with gray fibers. Other names for these insects are sewer flies or drain midges .
Sciarids or detritnits are small insects that belong to the family Sciaridae, the genera Sciara, Licoriella and Bradisia. Other names are leaf gnats , soil gnats or fungus gnats . The length of the graceful dark-colored body of Sciara ranges from 2 to 7 mm.
Drosophila feed on plant debris and fruit juice, so they are more often found in the kitchen, where they swarm over food waste. Sewer midges fly near the sink and drain hole in the bathroom. Sciarides usually climb around indoor plants, sit on flower pots, window sills, and window frames.
On balcony and indoor flowers you can find leafhoppers - representatives of the order Coleoptera, family Cicadellidae. These are larger insects than fruit flies and fungus gnats. The body length in the shape of the Latin letter V reaches 1 cm. The color is light gray, yellow, greenish. Adult leafhoppers can fly around the room, and at one stage of development they do not have wings and jump high near food plants.
The described species of house midges do not include true mosquitoes and flies; they are much larger. Screens on windows usually trap these insects, but are often useless against the smallest representatives of dipterans.
Use of sprays and poisons
These drugs help to cope with severe infection in a short time. They can act as the main means for combating sewer midges, and can also be used in combination with other methods. Let's look at the most popular and effective insecticides.
Aerosol Raid
This is a universal remedy that is used in the fight against various types of pests, including sewer midges.
The advantage of aerosols and sprays is the ability to treat hard-to-reach areas; the active substances penetrate into nooks and crannies and provide quick results.
As reviews show, this drug is easy to use, provides high efficiency, long-lasting action and a wide spectrum of action. It is also worth noting the low cost, which averages 170 rubles.
Aerosol Raptor
Another universal product where the manufacturer combines a cosmetic effect, pest control, and prevention. The composition contains natural microorganisms, thanks to which signs of decomposition, pest larvae, harmful bacteria and unpleasant odors are destroyed.
Used to treat walls, wall voids, floors, ceilings, bathrooms, carpets, garbage containers, technical drains. Regarding efficiency, it cannot be said that it is really high, but due to its versatility, it has really become popular. The approximate cost is 250 rubles.
Pipe cleaning
This stage is one of the most important in the fight against sewer midges. This does not mean cleaning the pipes; pest control will not bring results, since by getting rid of adult individuals, new individuals will appear from the deferred offspring.
In order to detect a midge, you should do the following. Pieces of adhesive tape should be placed near the sink and on it overnight. In the morning, if there is an infestation, there will be insects on the tape.
Afterwards, you should take a cable or brush and clean the pipes to get rid of rotting water, organic matter, and hair. Then take a pan of boiling water and very slowly pour it down the drain. Boiling water makes it possible to destroy most of the larvae. At the last stage, a chemical cleaning agent is poured in. Remember that each product has its own instructions, which must be followed.
How to remove sewer flies or butterflies
Have you ever seen a small insect in the kitchen or bathroom, similar to a moth, but smaller? Most likely, there is a butterfly in the house!
It lives in places with high humidity, for which it is nicknamed the sewer fly. Is she dangerous? How to remove sewer flies or butterflies?
Features of an adult
Archaeologists and biologists assure: butterflies have been known since the Jurassic period, when sewers, as such, did not exist at all.
How did this fly manage to adapt to our homes?
Appearance
Butterflies are a large family of insects belonging to the suborder Long-whiskers and the order Diptera. The world fauna includes more than 2,500 species.
Butterflies are common all over the globe, and two hundred species live in the CIS alone! What sewer flies look like, a photo of the insect, enlarged several times, allows you to see this. Externally, they are small mosquitoes, no more than half a centimeter in size, similar to night moths.
Butterfly
The body of the insect is covered with fluff; small villi are located on paired wings. The color of the butterfly ranges from light gray to brownish. Some people mistake it for a moth, wondering where it came from in the absence of fur and woolen items in the toilet and bathroom. Meanwhile, dampness is what attracts this furry baby butterfly.
Life cycle and reproduction
To attract a butterfly male for mating, the female has special glands that secrete a specific secretion. A short time after mating, the female lays eggs. Each clutch consists of several dozen eggs.
Butterflies lay them in places where there is an abundance of decomposing waste and it is sufficiently warm and humid. Downpipes ideally meet these requirements. The eggs are cream to brown in color; within 1.5-2 days after laying, butterfly larvae hatch from them (the photo allows you to see them in great detail, while it is not easy to see them with the naked eye). It takes one to two weeks for the larva to transform into an adult.
Life cycle of the Butterfly
What do sewer butterflies eat? The fly larva, a photo of which shows that it resembles a caterpillar, has a mouthpart. The mucous formations that cover the pipes from the inside are suitable for feeding the larvae. The life cycle of an insect in the adult stage does not exceed three weeks.
How dangerous are butterfly flies?
Is the butterfly fly dangerous for humans? No. There has been no evidence that the sewer moth carries infections. Theoretically, it is capable of infecting food, since it carries bacteria from trash cans and pipes on its legs.
To a certain extent, this insect can be called useful. The butterfly larva that lives in the pipes helps break up blockages, and the drain works without problems. The fly does not damage clothing, furniture, or finishing materials. In general, it coexists with humans very peacefully.
The only inconvenience that this dipteran causes is purely aesthetic. Who would like to have flies flying around the house? They reproduce quite quickly, and therefore significantly annoy their owners. Butterflies fly slowly, over short distances, perching on walls and ceilings.
Presumably, insects can cause exacerbation of the disease in people predisposed to allergic reactions to insects. Some people complain that sewer flies bite, but this fact has not been scientifically proven.
How do sewer flies appear in an apartment?
Sewer flies enter our homes through pipes and through cracks in the floors and walls, and rise from damp, warm basements. If the neighbors are not clean, and there is mold in their apartment and there is a lot of rotting food, then flies can spread from them.
Sewer fly
A butterfly feels at ease in the bathroom, especially if general cleaning of the room is carried out rarely. Mold and organic deposits accumulate in the corners and joints of walls, floors, and in the seams between ceramic tiles, which attracts these furry insects.
Fighting methods
A person’s home is his personal territory. Few people are willing to put up with the proximity of insects. We poison cockroaches and get rid of flies. And there is no place for a butterfly in an apartment. What are sewer flies afraid of? How to deal with their invasion?
It is easy to conquer territory from butterflies if there are one or two midges flying around the house. The mechanical method of fighting is simple: just slam the fly sitting on the wall. But if butterflies attack en masse, what should you do?
Chemicals
Chemistry is something that all insects are afraid of, including the butterfly. How to get rid of it at home using chemicals? Aerosol insecticides are the easiest to use against most winged intruders.
Sprays are sprayed in areas that need treatment: bathroom, toilet, kitchen and, if necessary, living rooms. Then close the doors tightly and leave the disinfected area for several hours.
It is necessary to exclude the presence of children and animals in the room during processing, and to pack food tightly, put it in the refrigerator, cabinets or take it out of the kitchen.
Then all rooms are ventilated and wet cleaned using disinfectants.
What aerosols are suitable? Often, any against flying insects, for example:
- "Dichlorvos";
- "Destructive force";
- "Raid";
- "Raptor";
- "Combat" and others.
- baking soda, used as a cleaning agent for all surfaces in the room being treated;
- wiping the places chosen by the butterfly with laundry soap repeatedly until the parasites are completely destroyed;
- table vinegar diluted in water (100 grams per bucket of water), wipe walls, surfaces, floors with this solution;
- peels from citrus fruits, which are laid out in the corners of the bathroom and in the habitats of flies; it is important to change the peels regularly so that they do not become moldy.
In addition to the use of “chemical weapons,” it is necessary to clean the wastewater with ammonium salts. 200 grams of powder are poured into the drain of the bathtub and sinks, followed by 200-300 milliliters of boiling water after a few minutes.
Traditional methods
Not supporters of “chemistry”? You can also use improvised means against the butterfly. How to get rid of this fly in an apartment using folk methods?
They help:
Prevention
If chemical and traditional methods are powerless, and butterflies continue to pester you, there is one way out - contacting sanitary and epidemiological services for global treatment of the apartment, basement and entrance.
After the destruction of sewer flies, the main task of the owners of the “liberated territory” should be to prevent the reappearance of the parasite. It is important to create normal air exchange in the house - buy an air conditioner, connect a fan, or simply ventilate the house. Installing additional heaters will solve the problem of drying walls and ceilings. Cracks in the walls and gaps in the floor must be repaired.
It is important to regularly clean pipes and collectors from organic deposits, and install fine-mesh protective mesh grilles at the outlets of ventilation ducts.
Conclusion
Sewer flies are not dangerous to humans, but they are a nuisance. This is why they should be disposed of immediately upon discovery.
To prevent butterflies from invading your home again, it is enough to simply keep the sewer pipes clean, as well as maintain order in the bathroom and kitchen - these are the wet areas that are most attractive to insects.
Video: Destruction of the butterfly
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Destroying Tips
These insects live in flocks and do not scatter throughout the room. Therefore, it will be very easy to destroy them in the early stages of infection. Do not give them time to reproduce; the longer they stay indoors, the more offspring they produce, which means their numbers increase every day.
Cleaning pipes is very important, but you can’t do it with chemicals alone. Be sure to use mechanical methods. Use metal brushes, which will be most effective, as well as metal cables. The pipe walls should be cleaned as best as possible.
You won't be able to get rid of them in one day. By cleaning the pipes, you can destroy the offspring, but you should also get rid of the adults. As a rule, fighting them takes about 20 days. The appearance of new individuals is normal, and you need to be prepared for it.
When fighting them, you should store all products in containers and bags that are hermetically sealed. Having deprived midges of food sources and their usual environment, they can fly to food. When using chemicals, be sure to follow the instructions and safety precautions.
Why don’t midges disappear from the apartment in winter?
From spring to autumn, insects are active: they feed, mate, and lay eggs. However, in the apartment it seems that the time of year has no power over the house flies. Even in winter, fruit flies appear, although much less frequently.
Sewer flies and fungus gnats are active all the time and do not reduce their numbers when it gets cold outside. Midges are active at home because adult insects have enough warmth in the indoor environment to mate and lay eggs. The hatched larvae are kept warm and do not suffer from lack of food in the fruit pantry or in the kitchen trash can.
To protect your house or apartment from midges, you need to store fresh fruit in the refrigerator, constantly inspect and throw away rotten ones. You should also empty your trash can and household waste container regularly. Do not leave dishes with food residues, open cans and bottles with juices and sweet drinks in the sink for a long time.
House flies are a nuisance, harm indoor plants, and carry infections. Maintaining cleanliness and order in the apartment helps to avoid the rapid proliferation of fruit flies, fungus gnats and sewer flies. To get rid of annoying midges, adhesive tapes, traps, insecticides, mechanical and folk methods of control are used.
Midges on the bathroom drain
Small midges are considered one of the most annoying insects. They do not cause any particular harm, but their numbers can cause panic - in just a few days their family can grow to monstrous proportions.
Rating of the most effective drugs against flies
The simplest means of repelling flies in an apartment (sticky tapes, dry baits, sprays) have low effectiveness and help to destroy only flying individuals. The problem can be solved once and for all only with the help of professional preparations that are toxic to adult insects, as well as their numerous offspring - eggs, larvae, pupae. Water-soluble concentrated insecticides are most effective due to their ability to penetrate hard-to-reach places in an apartment or house. The TOP 10 drugs, compiled on the basis of consumer reviews and recommendations of SES specialists, will help you choose a high-quality poison that will protect your home from colonization by irritating dipterans.
Professional do-it-yourself fly control kit
The best way to get rid of insects is a comprehensive approach to exterminating insects. We suggest you purchase such a set with professional chemicals used by qualified specialists. The set consists of the following components:
- Professional chemistry;
- spray;
- barrier protection;
- protective gloves;
- protective mask;
- instructions;
Set price: 1190 rub.
You can separately purchase professional chemicals for killing insects. The insecticidal product is an emulsion concentrate in the form of a transparent liquid from light yellow to red-brown color with a specific odor. Used to combat all types of crawling and flying insects. Buy the drug Price: 600 rub.
Agita 10 VG
The new generation insecticide Agita 10 WG was developed by the Austrian pharmaceutical corporation KWIZDA GmbH specifically to combat flies. The sex pheromone present in the composition attracts adult insects, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the treatment. The drug is contact-intestinal. Main characteristics:
- release form – water-soluble granules;
- active ingredients – Thiomethoxam 10%, Z-9 tricosene (sex hormone) 0.05%;
- hazard category – class 4;
- scope of application – residential and non-residential premises, including social facilities;
- preparation – dissolve 100 grams of granules in 80 mg of water at room temperature;
- consumption of the finished solution is 100 ml per 40 m².
Agita 10 VG is applied with strokes or sprayed. The product is completely safe for animals, plants, people, including those with chronic pathologies. The treatment leaves no marks on surfaces. The result is instant.
Executioner "Super"
A universal insecticide produced in Russia is used to destroy most synanthropic insects, including flies. The contact action drug instantly enters the hemolymph of pests, causing paralysis and death. Effective both against adults and against larvae and eggs. Characteristics:
- Available in the form of a concentrated emulsion;
- contains one active ingredient - Fenthion 27.5%, reinforced with surface active components;
- danger to the environment and humans – class 3;
- area of use - houses, apartments, public buildings, children's and medical organizations;
- method of application – 10 ml of emulsion is diluted in 1 liter of water at room temperature;
- Consumption rate – 1 liter of ready-made solution per 20 m².
Executioner “Super” has a moderate specific odor, which disappears within 1-2 hours after treatment. The drug can be used in homes where allergy sufferers, small children, and elderly people live. The solution does not leave stains. Visible results within 10-15 minutes.
GET Express
The improved Get Express formula allows you to destroy the entire population of flies in the house in 2 hours. The insecticide is produced by the Russian brand GET and has gained well-deserved popularity due to its versatility, high efficiency and prolonged action.
Characteristics:
- Available in the form of a microencapsulated suspension;
- contains two active components – Lambda-cyhalothrin 1% and Synergist dicarboximide MGK 264;
- insecticide of moderate danger (class 3);
- Get Express can be used in buildings of any category and for treating courtyard space;
- preparation of the working solution - dissolve 25 mg of suspension in 1 liter of clean water;
- Consumption rate – 1 liter of ready-made solution per 40-50 m².
Get Express is safe for allergy sufferers, small children, elderly people, animals and plants. It has a weak aroma, does not leave marks on surfaces, and does not cause resistance in insects. The main advantage is reliable protection of the house from flies for the entire warm season.
Doctor MKE
A powerful insectoacaricide, Doctor MKE, is produced by the Russian brand Alina Nova Prof. The drug is universal, designed to destroy most types of synanthropic insects. The product is effective against adults, eggs and larvae. It only takes one treatment to completely get rid of flies in your home.
Main properties of the drug:
- Available in the form of a microencapsulated suspension, available for home use in 50 mg bottles;
- active ingredient – Lambda-cyhalothrin 5.5%;
- the product has been assigned hazard class 3;
- The MKE healer can be used at all public utility facilities, residential buildings, children's, educational and medical institutions;
- preparation of suspension – dissolve 1 mg of the product in 1 liter of water;
- consumption – 1 liter of aqueous solution per 20 m².
In the recommended concentration against flies, Medicine MKE is odorless and absolutely safe for people and household property. The product is sprayed in places where insects accumulate, along baseboards, door frames and window openings. The average price is 150 rubles per 50 ml.
Regent-800
The Brazilian insecticide Regent is in high demand among gardeners. It is used to treat fruit crops against the Colorado potato beetle, silkworm, moth and many other garden pests. But few people know that this is also the best remedy for flies indoors. Regent 800 is effective even if dipterans have developed immunity to poisons.
Characteristics of the drug:
- Available in the form of water-dispersible granules;
- active ingredient – Fipronil 10% (phenylpyrazoles group);
- high danger – class 2 (requires increased safety measures);
- can be used in houses and apartments, subject to strict processing rules;
- preparation of solution – dilute 5 mg of Regent 800 in 250 ml of water at room temperature;
- consumption – 250 ml per 20-30 m².
Regent 800 is odorless, safe for people and animals, provided that it is disinfected in the absence of all residents. Treatment of premises is carried out by spraying window and door openings, baseboards, floors, and walls. 6 hours after spraying, wet cleaning is done. Regent is sold in specialized gardening supply stores. Cost – 100 rubles per 2 gram bag.
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Making a trap
If there is no possibility or desire to use chemicals or simple mixtures, you can make a trap that will help you quickly get rid of insects. It's very easy to do.
Take a small glass container (glass or jar), put a piece of banana or apple in it. Roll up a thick sheet of paper and place it in the jar, with the wide opening facing out. Attach the funnel to the container using tape.
Options for midge traps
That's it, the trap is ready. Midges will be able to fly in to the smell of rotting fruit, but they will not be able to get out of the trap. All you have to do is wait until there are a lot of representatives of the annoying family in the jar, take out the paper funnel and fill the container with boiling water.
Then you need to pour the dead midges into the toilet, put in a new bait and install the paper funnel again. You can install several such traps, this guarantees that the insects will completely disappear after a while. The main thing is not to forget to check the banks periodically.
Description of the insect
The butterfly appeared during the Jurassic period, when there were no sewers yet. At the same time, the insect managed to survive and adapt to modern life. There are 2,500 species of butterflies in the world.
An adult sewer fly reaches 3 mm. Most of the body and wings are covered with dense hairs resembling fluff. The chest and back of the insect are dark gray. The wings shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow.
Important: the color of an insect can differ radically, as it depends on the region where it lives.
The life cycle of a sewer fly goes through 4 phases:
- egg;
- larva;
- chrysalis;
- imago.
The adult lays eggs in places with high humidity. Their number can reach 100 pieces. The eggs are light brown or yellowish.
The larva is born after 2-3 days. Her body is worm-like. Reaches 7 mm. The insect feeds on the remains of organic decomposition.
The pupation process begins on the 21st day of life. The adult appears after 12-15 days.
Reasons for appearance
The main reasons for the appearance of the pest are excessive humidity and dampness. A favorable environment for the life of sewer flies is:
- kitchen (sink);
- bathroom;
- basement or attic space;
- non-functional ventilation soaked in moisture.
Important: moving around the apartment, butterflies spread dampness.
Even if the apartment is clean and has moderate humidity, insects can still appear. When a butterfly infests a neighbor's house, it spreads through the sewer pipes throughout the multi-story building.
