Can this be used in drains to get rid of drain flies?
70703
Yes, it worked perfectly for us with that problem. Just follow the directions. Very easy! Takes about 2 weeks for existing flies to die, and no new ones come back if you follow directions.
70704
Not to get rid of them directly, but if they are feeding on organic waste, bioclean will gobble that up and a free flowing drain will flush it way.
70705
Not sure about that. I did have a plumber tell me he put a few of these containers in a septic tank and it cleared out the system (pretty impressive). Drain Flies? I would "Google" that (how to get rid of drain flies). Hope this helps.
70706
Let's state the obvious here ... Bio-Clean is not an insecticide. However, it will (slowly) eat away at whatever organic matter your 'drain flies' may be feeding upon. Therefore, one might logically surmise that, as long as the Bio-Clean product is applied directly to whatever surface they are utilizing, thus removing their food source, then it may indeed reduce or eliminate such an insect problem, indirectly. If, however, your 'drain flies' are utilizing the damp space merely for reproductive purposes, and are feeding elsewhere, then it would have no effect. I suggest you clearly identify and investigate the particular insect in more depth to know which case would apply. Let's state the obvious here ... Bio-Clean is not an insecticide. However, it will (slowly) eat away at whatever organic matter your 'drain flies' may be feeding upon. Therefore, one might logically surmise that, as long as the Bio-Clean product is applied directly to whatever surface they are utilizing, thus removing their food source, then it may indeed reduce or eliminate such an insect problem, indirectly. If, however, your 'drain flies' are utilizing the damp space merely for reproductive purposes, and are feeding elsewhere, then it would have no effect. I suggest you clearly identify... » Read More Let's state the obvious here ... Bio-Clean is not an insecticide. However, it will (slowly) eat away at whatever organic matter your 'drain flies' may be feeding upon. Therefore, one might logically surmise that, as long as the Bio-Clean product is applied directly to whatever surface they are utilizing, thus removing their food source, then it may indeed reduce or eliminate such an insect problem, indirectly. If, however, your 'drain flies' are utilizing the damp space merely for reproductive purposes, and are feeding elsewhere, then it would have no effect. I suggest you clearly identify and investigate the particular insect in more depth to know which case would apply. « Show Less
70707
While I have no personal experience with drain flies per se, I can suggest that you pour the appropriately mixed BioClean *into the overflow/vent hole near the top of the sink*. In my experience, that is very important because a lot of gunk builds up where the overflow junctions with the vertical drain pipe, and that would certainly be a source of food and housing for your drain flies and their larvae. Pouring BioClean directly into the vertical drain pipe will almost completely miss the little foyer where the drain and overflow meet. Eliminating that gunk there may get rid of your flies; pouring it straight into the vertical drain almost certainly won't. While I have no personal experience with drain flies per se, I can suggest that you pour the appropriately mixed BioClean *into the overflow/vent hole near the top of the sink*. In my experience, that is very important because a lot of gunk builds up where the overflow junctions with the vertical drain pipe, and that would certainly be a source of food and housing for your drain flies and their larvae. Pouring BioClean directly into the vertical drain pipe will almost completely miss the little foyer where the drain and overflow meet. Eliminating that gunk there may get rid of your flies;... » Read More While I have no personal experience with drain flies per se, I can suggest that you pour the appropriately mixed BioClean *into the overflow/vent hole near the top of the sink*. In my experience, that is very important because a lot of gunk builds up where the overflow junctions with the vertical drain pipe, and that would certainly be a source of food and housing for your drain flies and their larvae. Pouring BioClean directly into the vertical drain pipe will almost completely miss the little foyer where the drain and overflow meet. Eliminating that gunk there may get rid of your flies; pouring it straight into the vertical drain almost certainly won't. « Show Less
276098
Yes, I think it would, as long as your drain opening is standard size. It works well in my laundry tub which has a drain larger than a bath tub but smaller than a kitchen drain. The stopper is a fairly generous size
536980
I don't know if it would work on that or not. Plain bleach or ammonia usually keeps those types of insects away
1361151
No, well not if you have the pop up stopper. I slid the snake right down on different sides of the drain and pulled out a significant amount of sludge. It worked the same in the sink too.
603476
I believe so. The enzymes dissolve the gunk in the drain to remove it. It is safer than Draino or Liquid plumber, but slower to work. You can use this every month for maintenance of your drain pipes without worrying it will eat through the pipes one day. It also removes odors which Draino and Liquid Plumber do not because of how enzymes work.
2031038
No. But we keep the pail under our sink, with doors closed. And we typically don't have houseflies. We have occasionally had fruit flies, but experienced no problem with the pail, again probably because w keep it under counter. We were happy w this purchase.
1754349
No way this is only temporary .....the bag does it job and catches the flies but if you have a lot of flies if fills up quickly (within a few days) and STINKS STINKS STINKS of dead flies then you have to throw it away because it is too disgusting to wash. So many dead flies. So many more to go.
702468
Yes water with baking soda or flood the floor with water to wash it off if you have a drain.
586722
No, it does not. It would not be a substitute for a drain cleaning product.
1603910
I think it would be fine as long as you do nit submerge it. The package has dry contents that you need to add water too. This makes the product STINK to high heaven. It will attack flies, which is what your garbage can does anyway without buying an extra product. Not sure you want it in your garbage can. It will literally "gag a maggot". BUT, on the up side, my dog thought it smelled pretty darned good, pulled it out of the tree and ate and rolled in it...
657819
I used it on these gnats that have occupied one of our floor plants and although it killed the all of the flies, the plant started to dwindle so you may want to consider an alternative means. Perhaps dropping a spider there but thats kind of cruel.
1087701
As best I know, it is. I must say, however, the product did not end our battle w/ Drain Flies. I'd have to recommend another product, if you can find one that works.
85168
yes it works on all flies I make my own bait from dry yeast baking powder and a bit of sugar muck cheaper than what they sell . may take a day or 2 for the yeast to activate but when a few flies go in it will fill up quickly.
987613
I do not know. I have not had any experience with drain flies. It does work on fruit flies especially if you put it out right away before they have time to multiply "like flies do".
1754348
It wont get rid of them for good but it will eliminate a large amount of them. I caught a few hundred flies in the last trap I used.
1500400
That might be a good use for the item. The flies were whole once they got zapped. Good luck!
1966994
I'm not sure. It's a very inexpensive drain cleaner though. It might be worth a shot, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything.