How do I stop bugs/insects from coming up my drains/shower?

Question

We keep having bugs coming up from our shower and sink lines. I've poured bleach down there and it didn't stop them. They keep coming up and its gross. How can I stop them from coming through the pipes?

Answer 1

You can buy little wire mesh "baskets" that fit in various drains at Bed Bath & Beyond or Ace Hardware. The mesh is too small for most insects to come through. I have these in my apartment.

Answer 2

Drain Insects

Answer 3

first pour a half gallon of bleach, then follow with the hot faucet on for a while, after that, go to the hardware store and tell them the types of pipes you have and get a good drain cleaner you have a bad infestation in your pipes, the bleach will kill the immediate bugs, but the drain cleaner will get the rest, good luck with it, you may need to call a plumber and get some new sections of pipe run if you cant get rid of them, but it will be worth it at that point!

Answer 4

Try getting the stuff you use when you spray for bugs in your home yourself, you know like those gallon bottles of bug spray and pour it down the drain also try spraying outside around the pipes and then always keep your drains closed when your not using them.

Answer 5

Do the other things already mentioned plus, shut your drains after each use. They can't come inside your house if the drain is shut.

Answer 6

add a tablespoon of red pepper to drains.

Answer 7

I think you need to hire a professional exterminator for that one.

Answer 8

hang a little sign on the door "Nap time" please be quiet or get a do not disturb sign from a hotel. or you could ask her to please come back a little later after nap time.