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Wish all the bastard flies would F off 😩

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rosesarebluer · 11/08/2026 18:28

I’m being driven insane by them. Every time I start to prepare any food they swarm in like a plague of locusts. I’m really careful to clean up as I go along, don’t leave food/crumbs out. Can’t keep windows closed because it’s so bloody hot. Roll on winter. If anyone has found anything that works apart from poisoning us all with fly spray, let me know! We don’t put bird food out, or have any pets 🤷🏼‍♀️

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ZanderRooney · 13/08/2026 14:37

WhitegreeNcandle · 12/08/2026 12:24

The other thing I do is spray Indorex on the window sills. If the red top fly traps don’t get them this does.

im a livestock farmer so know my fly control!!!

I have done this with normal fly spray in my kitchen. The buggers seem to meet up in the bay window! Looks a bit smeary but so far has helped keep the numbers down!

Whatbloodysummer · 13/08/2026 15:19

Put lavender and/or Basil plants at open windows, flies hate them.

Put a Heavy Duty Bug Blind,Strip Blind-80cm in any open doorways to outside, the flies can't fly through them (£19 at Amazon)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AZ0AVXQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

And keep a couple of flyswatters handy or sticky fly strips in the worst areas to get them.

I've zero issues with flies using these things at home?

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AZ0AVXQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum--chat-5565445-wish-all-the-bastard-flies-would-f-off

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