Not only does spring heat allow windows to be opened for refreshing air, the action also invites in insects without permission. Soon the little intruders such as fruit flies are swarming around your house.
When spring comes, the house flies awaken from hibernation, and they fly to your house searching for heat, food, and-badly- nesting spots. Most unfortunately, every house provides them all of that. After a while, they are in the kitchens and the trash can, being a great nuisance to you.
Flies don’t just irritate, but they also transfer diseases. These pests can carry over 100 pathogens, from bacteria to parasites, which is a huge problem for human health. Just one buzz in your house would be enough to spread contagious bacteria everywhere.
A self-taught guru of home affairs astonishes the public by offering a definitely not expensive fly repellent—cucumber slices that will make your wallet 60p thinner are more efficient than chemicals. Glen Peskett who is the proprietor of Saxton Blades He entirely dismisses the possibility of store-bought solutions outstripping his simple trick, ‘Forget sprays, with this basic recipe, you drive flies away forever,’ he advocates.
Cucumber slices are a natural deterrent for flies as their bitterness makes them stay away. This method is simple and free of chemicals and it keeps the pests at bay.
You have formed a natural obstacle to flies by distributing cucumber slices in your surroundings, where the insects simply ‘can’t stand’ to be.
To reach the desired effect, put the cucumber slices near the entry points like windowsills, doors, or trash bins—any place where flies are usually found. Make a point of replacing the slices every couple of days, reminds Glen.
Remember, Glenn of the Saxton Blades company has stressed that slices should be changed every several days to keep the repellent properties intact.
The cucumbers are certainly great, still, the following additional practices can work for you. It’s opportunities like these that allow you to bolster your defense against pests and make them stay away from your living space forever.
One of the simplest ways flies get into your home is by way of open windows and doors. Hence, if you close these openings, the likelihood of being swarmed by a swarm of flying insects is quite lower.
Flies accumulate near light, so during the night make sure you do not have any on and if you have curtains you should also draw them to keep the flies out. Also, make sure to remove the trash regularly as flies are attracted to it and it’s where the food scraps are—and the larvae. This is the most important.
To keep out the pests while allowing the fresh air to come in, you can get some fly screens. “Glen suggests getting some fly screens that can be a permanent solution for pests and still allow air to come in. For those of you who like making something yourself, a Stanley knife will make sure you cut it perfectly and it will be a good fit,” Sara offered as a suggestion.
