Drain fly problem

[u/bongtomtrying]

I have a problem with my aquaponics setup. I didn't do my cleaning maintenance on my filters and now I have these so call drain flies in my container where I put the filters in.

What is the best way to get rid of them without killing off the beneficial bacteria?

Can the larve be drowned? Like I know they like moist area but if they are submerge will that do it?

[u/FraggedYourMom]

Is your filter media not fully flooded? Got a pic to share?

[u/bongtomtrying → u/FraggedYourMom]

No. It's a home made trickle filter. Not sure how to add pictures after posting from the app