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September 11,2018

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Bathroom

Fruit flies inside the bathroom can be very annoying, and if you are unsure of how to handle the situation, just call Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown and a solution will come your way in no time. Though these flies wouldn't bite or sting, their population can get out of control and they can cause certain foodborne diseases in homes.

Why do fruit flies invade your home?

Fruit flies invade your bathroom because of certain attractants, hence the first thing to do in order to get rid of them is to remove such attractants. Foods inside the thrash, located behind the vanity or toilet, for instance, must be removed. Aside from food substances, fruit flies also prefer moist and warm areas such as the bathroom. Fruit flies may also be found around debris in and around the shower drain and sinks.

How can you get rid of fruit flies?

Make sure your bathroom is less hospitable for these pesky flies, hence you need to remove all moisty clothing such as towels, and mops. Contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown to fix any leaks in and around your bathroom. You can also install a fan or vent to control humidity and moisture in your bathroom.

Consider the Fruit-fly trap (Homemade)

Once you have removed anything attracting fruit flies, you may want to consider some homemade or DIY solutions from stores to get rid of fruit flies. You can make your fruit fly trap by mixing 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 3 drops of dish soap with a little water, inside a disposable cup. Cover up the disposable cup with a plastic wrap, and secure it with a rubber band before poking a hole at the top with a toothpick or any tiny sharp object. If you are unsure about handling this method, simply contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown

Make use of the Homemade drain cleaner

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You can also remove fruit flies by regularly cleaning your drains with boiling water or with a boiling vinegar (white). Doing this will destroy the growing larvae of the fruit flies inside your drain pipes. You may also use a drain snake to kill the fruit flies larvae inside the pipe. Once cleaning is completed, cover the drain with a duct pipe for a whole day this will ensure that remaining flies get stuck to the duct tape while trying to escape.

Contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown for a professional bathroom and drain cleaning

There is no other method of removing fruit flies from your bathroom and drain pipes better than having a professional drain cleaning from a reputable plumber. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown has the most sophisticated drain cleaning equipment that can eliminate fruit flies even after a single treatment. The plumbing service provides also possesses the right cleaning liquid solutions that can eliminate fruit flies and the growing larvae efficiently. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Youngstown bathroom cleaning for fruit flies is affordable and highly efficient.

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