Patent ID: 8557108

Claim:
In a drain having at least one substantially hemispherical grate and an ingress for receiving liquid being drained, the improvement comprising: a removable drain insert apparatus for preventing drain flies from infesting a drain pipe, said insert including: a horizontal floor area having at least one drain hole positioned substantially on a center portion thereof; at least one ridge disposed on a top surface of the horizontal floor area for holding at least one grate; a contoured wall surface extending upwardly from an outer peripheral edge of the horizontal floor area; at least one hand grip extending upwardly from said horizontal floor area, attached to a corner thereof, said grip being further from said drain hole than said ridge; and an elongate funnel portion extending downwardly from the at least one drain hole into said ingress; wherein the horizontal floor area and the elongate funnel portion together facilitate the removal of solid waste and water, while preventing drain flies and other insects from entering said drain.