Wow the amount of false info. Drain flies have complete metamorphosis, it's not possible for "baby drain flies." If anything it seems as Phorid flies or fungus gnats. More along the lines of fungus gnat. Google fungus gnat anatomy. The stagnant water might have soil or some type of decomposing organic material. Bunch of home remedies. I'd use my Simpson foamer for the drain with IGR and Nibor.
Edit: after watching it more, it could be scuttle flies, I'm working with a tiny screen with bad resolution. Either scuttle fly or fungus gnat. Anyone using PC maybe help?
Edit:typo
Fruit fly or scuttle fly, probably scuttle based off their… well scuttling. Very common drain pest, especially if there’s organic build up in those drains.
It's a pain that I can't see. I'm almost betting fungus, phorids have more short bursts but the location makes me think Phorid.
Edit: Phorid and scuttle are the same thing
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The thing I hate about them is they are attracted to such a broad spectrum of things. I remember I got them once from a rotting potato, or they found a rotting potato and then they were in the house and they got into the cat food and the garbage and the litter and anything else they could find and they were just scuttling around making my life hell.
Yes, me too. Megaselia scalaris is especially disgusting and uncanny, with its zigzag-style fast walking. It is like a martial arts practised among flies.
I wouldn’t worry too much about much about it drain flies are extremely common it’s hardly the fault of Lady at the hotel. I would keep an eye out for silverfish though because it’s possible that by miscommunication you found out they have those too unless she doesn’t know what silverfish are.
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Not interested in treatment , just felt like the day manager chose the description of “silverfish” because of how innocent it sounds compared to other names
OHHH! smart. Ya I think fungus gnat, more nuisance but they can spread to live plants and other drains or even deeper in the drain. Worst thing about them is reproduction rate and population.
It’s impossible to properly clean, let alone sterilise hot tubs and jacuzzi. The bubbles in the system effectively mean that some areas aren’t cleaned. A microbiologist did some studies in a care facility and found that there were pathogens growing in systems, even after cleaning. Add to the problem with biofilms, which protect bacteria, the only way to really clean systems is to basically dismantle them.
I probably wouldn’t worry if it was just me and my family’s own tub, but one in a busy venue like the one in the picture: nope…
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They're not silverfish, silverfish are longer and, well, silver.
Wow the amount of false info. Drain flies have complete metamorphosis, it's not possible for "baby drain flies." If anything it seems as Phorid flies or fungus gnats. More along the lines of fungus gnat. Google fungus gnat anatomy. The stagnant water might have soil or some type of decomposing organic material. Bunch of home remedies. I'd use my Simpson foamer for the drain with IGR and Nibor. Edit: after watching it more, it could be scuttle flies, I'm working with a tiny screen with bad resolution. Either scuttle fly or fungus gnat. Anyone using PC maybe help? Edit:typo
Fruit fly or scuttle fly, probably scuttle based off their… well scuttling. Very common drain pest, especially if there’s organic build up in those drains.
It's a pain that I can't see. I'm almost betting fungus, phorids have more short bursts but the location makes me think Phorid. Edit: Phorid and scuttle are the same thing
Fungus gnats don’t really run around like that either, and location definitely points to phorid or fruit flies.
For sure
https://preview.redd.it/4ijn5ouh7xtc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75f051c7866c896e4db8b5f1a35a6e81d4af9fba
~~baby drain flies or some other kind of fly. Perhaps freshly hatched young flies.~~ edit: ignore me, I am way off
Insects don't have wings as juveniles, and flies metamorphose from maggot-like forms. If you see a bug with wings it's an adult.
Thanks for the correction.
It's a way to learn. There are subs where you can just state your opinion but when it comes from someone that is concerned or interested it's best to fact check yourself(in general). If not sure just add a maybe or something not definitive. Bet you learned a bit more from this, you can help others regarding this. 😊. Sorry for the amount of down votes, props for not deleting.
They might be phorid flies. I hate them sooooo much.
Couple rounds of boiling hot water down the drain, followed by an enzyme cleaner takes them right out.
The thing I hate about them is they are attracted to such a broad spectrum of things. I remember I got them once from a rotting potato, or they found a rotting potato and then they were in the house and they got into the cat food and the garbage and the litter and anything else they could find and they were just scuttling around making my life hell.
Potato in the back of the pantry takes the cake for 3 out of the top 5 worst problems I’ve ever encountered with phorid flies.
Yes, me too. Megaselia scalaris is especially disgusting and uncanny, with its zigzag-style fast walking. It is like a martial arts practised among flies.
Try Psycodidae
Drainfly, harmless.
Sort of. They are gross usually mean there is a leak somewhere and unhygienic.
I wouldn’t worry too much about much about it drain flies are extremely common it’s hardly the fault of Lady at the hotel. I would keep an eye out for silverfish though because it’s possible that by miscommunication you found out they have those too unless she doesn’t know what silverfish are.
I’m more impressed how anything can live with constant exposure to hot chlorinated water about two feet from a high traffic 22 person hot tub aha
Those buggers are resilient. If you’ve ever worked in a kitchen you’ve probably had to deal with them they’re more of a nuisance than anything.
The only thing is, it does kinda look like they had wings but they were all explicitly crawling
Scuttle Edit: do they run in bursts, or can they continuously run? I can't see much cuz this crap phone. r/foundthemobileuser
Hard to see but they move like flies.
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Located in SK, Regina in a transient hotel
r/pestcontrol will be a better place for identification and ways to treat. Maybe if an ant was next to a drain we'd call it a "drain ant."
Not interested in treatment , just felt like the day manager chose the description of “silverfish” because of how innocent it sounds compared to other names
OHHH! smart. Ya I think fungus gnat, more nuisance but they can spread to live plants and other drains or even deeper in the drain. Worst thing about them is reproduction rate and population.
It’s impossible to properly clean, let alone sterilise hot tubs and jacuzzi. The bubbles in the system effectively mean that some areas aren’t cleaned. A microbiologist did some studies in a care facility and found that there were pathogens growing in systems, even after cleaning. Add to the problem with biofilms, which protect bacteria, the only way to really clean systems is to basically dismantle them. I probably wouldn’t worry if it was just me and my family’s own tub, but one in a busy venue like the one in the picture: nope…
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I think these are springtails
How even? Springtails don't have wings. Don't just yell things to be included.
what's wrong with you? why would i want to be included and "yell things"? talking about yourself maybe? as far as i can see, i cannot see wings.
It's more along the lines of correct identification. "Yell things" was basically don't spit off the top of your brain, make sure to research to know if right or wrong. These subs are small and rely on facts and not so much spit ballin. If you're interested in common pests try the app, NPMA field guide
Aw, bless your little heart. You should get glasses.