Hi Arlean, When I was a bar manager we had this problem because of the beer tap. I used hot shot no pest strips. They work like a charm. Here is a link to check it out.
Make sure you keep water in the drain. Many homes with a humidifier/dehumidifier dry up the water that blocks the sewer gases from coming thru in the summer. During the summer pour several cups of water in your basement floor drains. Pour some water and bleach in the drain and that should work like the p-trap under your sink does. Keeps the flies away and seals the pipe from gas.
All surfaces must be cleaned with solution of 1 part bleach 4 parts water. Drain, tub, faucets, counter tops, flooring... do this for 4 days and you will kill all the eggs. Repair any dripping drains. Put plugs on top of drains.
I would like to know how to get rid those pesty little sink/drain flies. I've tried baking soda and vinegar, drain cleaners and put plastic over the drains.
boiling water
Hi Arlean, When I was a bar manager we had this problem because of the beer tap. I used hot shot no pest strips. They work like a charm. Here is a link to check it out.
https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Shot-No-Pest-Crawling-Penetrating/dp/B0019BK8AG/ref=asc_df_B0019BK8AG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126811300&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8987051447374566967&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018090&hvtargid=aud-643191255296:pla-307148824981&psc=1
Make sure you keep water in the drain. Many homes with a humidifier/dehumidifier dry up the water that blocks the sewer gases from coming thru in the summer. During the summer pour several cups of water in your basement floor drains. Pour some water and bleach in the drain and that should work like the p-trap under your sink does. Keeps the flies away and seals the pipe from gas.
All surfaces must be cleaned with solution of 1 part bleach 4 parts water. Drain, tub, faucets, counter tops, flooring... do this for 4 days and you will kill all the eggs. Repair any dripping drains. Put plugs on top of drains.
Pour boiling water down the drain a couple of times a week.