Those small black flies in your kitchen are most likely phorid, drain or dark fruit flies. You should first identify the type of fly you are dealing with before assuming it is a fruit fly. The best way to get rid of them is by removing their food source and breeding grounds.

Meanwhile, non-biting black flies make pests of themselves by flying around people’s heads and crawling into their ears, eyes, nose, and mouth. Adult flies can be difficult to control, so to truly eliminate a black fly infestation, you’ll need to focus on eradicating the larvae with the help of a professional pest control service.