Andrew Dwyer Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Just lately have been getting a lot of little flies in the house , they are in every room ( bathroom, kitchen, lounge, etc ) and although a spray of all rooms, when we go out, kills a lot of them they reappear very quickly. I’m calling them fruit flies but not sure if that’s correct . Anyone know, a) what they are b) how to get rid of them TIA Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Muton Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Maybe you haven't got enough geckos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 mosquito frames stops them coming in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) I read on here a long time ago about a cure for small flies that I still use and is effective (for the insects I had - not sure what yours is). I put a small amount of bleach in the drains for a while and they disappear - must live and breed in the trap. Edited December 16, 2019 by from the home of CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 I should have mentioned, we have mosquito frames on all windows and doors and traps on all the floor and sink drains. I have no idea where they are getting in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Andrew Dwyer said: I have no idea where they are getting in . If they are fruit flies there are fruit fly traps available in shops and markets where they sell plants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Kwasaki said: If they are fruit flies there are fruit fly traps available in shops and markets where they sell plants. Okay thanks, I might also try a couple of tips from this link. https://www.organiclesson.com/6-ways-to-instantly-get-rid-of-gnats-at-home/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 "Fruit Flies". Only if you throw it ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 11 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: I should have mentioned, we have mosquito frames on all windows and doors and traps on all the floor and sink drains. I have no idea where they are getting in . Can be they are coming through your drains, do you have P traps in all your drains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 2 hours ago, sirineou said: Can be they are coming through your drains, do you have P traps in all your drains? Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: 2 hours ago, sirineou said: Can be they are coming through your drains, do you have P traps in all your drains? Yup As it was suggested by from the home of CC, pour some bleach in your drains, it can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, sirineou said: As it was suggested by from the home of CC, pour some bleach in your drains, it can't hurt. Yes, the gf went out for some this morning, came back with the Toilet Duck ! Google translate came up with ฟอกขาว or “ Fok Khao “ which she didn’t seem to recognise. Anyone know the name of a good bleach to suit my purpose . ? Edited December 17, 2019 by Andrew Dwyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Yes, the gf went out for some this morning, came back with the Toilet Duck ! Google translate came up with ฟอกขาว or “ Fok Khao “ which she didn’t seem to recognise. Anyone know the name of a good bleach to suit my purpose . ? Showing a photo is best 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 hours ago, malt25 said: "Fruit Flies". Only if you throw it ! Remember ' Time flies like an arrow , fruit flies like a banana. ' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, toofarnorth said: Remember ' Time flies like an arrow , fruit flies like a banana. ' Never keep bananas indoors. The fridge is a good place to keep them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayaout Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 This is very effective: https://s.lazada.co.th/s.Zzpk8 In your case yellow is probably the right color but you should buy blue also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Never keep bananas indoors. The fridge is a good place to keep them. Yes I always keep bananas , mango, guava, apple etc in the fridge, the only fruit I keep out is oranges . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Tayaout said: This is very effective: https://s.lazada.co.th/s.Zzpk8 In your case yellow is probably the right color but you should buy blue also. Gonna give the Apple cider vinegar trap a go and get some bleach but thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakmuay887 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Vinegar mixed with dish soap is what my grandmother always did in Canada. She'd leave small bowls of it around. Seemed to work well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 It looks like a drain fly...they don't sting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Soo, Haiter down the sinks, showers and floor drains, Apple cider vinegar and dish soap traps set Think I’ve identified the bathroom they are coming in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Thian said: It looks like a drain fly...they don't sting.. You could be right there, we don’t have any fruit out in the house and they seem to be originating from one of the bathrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 Well , on further investigation ( and a tip off from Thian ) it would appear that they are Drain flys originating from our guest bathroom and on a quick glance looks like the shower drain is semi blocked. The shower gets used a couple of times a month only . Soo, given it a quick spray, the apple cider vinegar had no effect, and will give it a good clean in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Well , on further investigation ( and a tip off from Thian ) it would appear that they are Drain flys originating from our guest bathroom and on a quick glance looks like the shower drain is semi blocked. The shower gets used a couple of times a month only . Soo, given it a quick spray, the apple cider vinegar had no effect, and will give it a good clean in the morning. You need a siphon (waterlock) on the drain...we have lids on the showerdrain who work as a siphon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 That does not look like a fruit fly to me. They are tiny and flimsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyboy2018 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Yes I always keep bananas , mango, guava, apple etc in the fridge, the only fruit I keep out is oranges . Keep fruit out of the fridge, especially bananas but use a gauze trap cover. Vinegar will not deter fruit flies. Fruit flies produce vinegar from fermenting alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 8 hours ago, sunnyboy2018 said: Keep fruit out of the fridge, especially bananas but use a gauze trap cover. Vinegar will not deter fruit flies. Fruit flies produce vinegar from fermenting alcohol. Bananas last longer in the fridge, individually wrap them in bags once part\all yellow and they last a lot longer than leaving outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I have always thought that time flies like an arrow, but fruit flies like bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Oh, for Pete's sake, I;m eating a raisin bun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Oh, for Pete's sake, I;m eating a raisin bun I hope it's a vegetarian one - no raisin the steaks. I'll stick with the Garibaldi biscuits - more dead flies for your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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