Tiny Flies in the Bathroom? You Might Be Dealing with Drain Flies

Every time you sit down to relax in the bathroom, there it is — a little fuzzy fly buzzing around. You try to swat it, miss, and wonder: what even is this thing?

Let’s break it down. What it is, why it’s there, and how to get rid of it — safely.

🪰 What Are These Tiny Flies?

They’re called drain flies (also known as moth flies). They thrive in dark, damp environments and love places like bathrooms and kitchen drains.

They feed on decaying matter and breed in the gunk lining drain pipes.

They look like tiny moths with fuzzy wings, but they’re weak fliers and often stay still on walls for long periods.

❌ Do They Bite? Should You Swat Them?

• They don’t bite: Drain flies don’t suck blood or feed on humans.

• Don’t swat them: Swatting can spread bacteria and wing dust, which may irritate your skin or respiratory system.

✅ Better ways to handle them:

• Gently trap with tissue and discard (wash hands afterward)

• Or use an electric swatter or spray if needed

📍 Why Are They in the Bathroom?

Because your drains are their dream home.

Drain fly larvae live in the organic film lining pipes. Floor drains, sinks, and toilet drainpipes are all prime locations.

When they mature, they fly out and rest near the exit. Seeing even one means there’s likely a nest nearby.

🔍 How to Know If You Have Drain Flies

👉 Try this test: Place a ring of clear tape (sticky side down) around the drain opening.

Check it the next morning — if you see tiny flies stuck to it, you’ve found the source.

💣 How to Get Rid of Them

✅ 1. Identify the Source

• Check floor drains, sinks, toilets, kitchen pipes

• Call pest control if needed

✅ 2. Clean the Drains

• Use a pipe cleaning agent

• Scrub out organic buildup and larvae

✅ 3. Add a Physical Barrier

• Cover drains with mesh or filters

• Stop larvae from escaping

✅ 4. Daily Prevention

• Remove standing water (potted plants, sinks)

• Seal food scraps and clean garbage bins

• Keep areas dry and well-ventilated

⚠️ Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them

Drain flies carry bacteria, viruses, and fungal spores. Research has even found them spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals (Rupprecht T. et al., 2020, Emerging Infectious Diseases).

They might seem harmless — but for children, allergy-prone people, or pregnant women, keeping the environment clean matters.

✅ Want the Easiest Solution?

Use LOGESKI Toilet Cleaning regularly:

• Foams up instantly, no brushing needed

• Kills bacteria, removes odor, and reaches deep into the pipes

• Foam formula clings to pipe walls — ideal for routine cleaning

Clean it regularly, and drain flies won’t stand a chance!

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