Indoor Pest Control - little black/brown worms in my basement

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UNITEDBYBLOOD_0
09-28-08, 09:43 PM
I have these little worms or larva in my basement coming in from my walls and my drain. There is about 50 of them scattered around. I need to know how to rid them and how to make them not come back. Any advice will be great.

Thank You

Marc
Central Iowa

Speedwrench
09-29-08, 10:11 AM
can you post a picture of them so we can better identify them it will help us to give you better information.

Murphy was an optimist
twelvepole
10-20-08, 10:17 PM
Many sewer pests present themselves as black larvae in sewers and basement drains. One thing that is important is to heat a pot or boiling water or pour enzyme digester cleaner down household drains to digest organic clogs and organic organisims.

The Bug Guy
10-21-08, 10:18 AM
Since it's in your basement, I have to ask what's being put down the drain?

Sounds like you might have a sewage leak and the worms you see are actually larvae of Moth Flies or Phorid Flies.

Either way, it's not good.

Find a good, natural enzyme that will clean the drains from your local Wal-Mart or janitorial supply center. Read the label and follow the directions.