AS some much-needed sunshine returns to the UK, unfortunately so have pesky houseflies.
The annoying critters will be making their way back into our homes thanks to the warmer weather, but there’s an effortless way to block them out forever.
This easy tip can work wonders on preventing flies returning[/caption]
Mrs Hinch fans have come to the rescue and highlighted the easy hack which costs just a penny or two.
The helpful post has captured the imagination of thousands of fans with some basic household products; a plastic sandwich bag and some loose copper coins – particularly 1p and 2p coins.
While people are constantly trying different fly deterrent devices, this painless tip can work wonders.
The Mrs Hinch fan explained: “Put a few pennies in a clear bag in water and hang it up – you need to change the water every now and then though. Flies and wasps think it’s a wasp nest and stay away!”
Writing on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Fans group, another savvy member added: “Not sure why it works but it does reduce them.”
A third agreed: “Put some copper coins in a food bag with water and hang them on door frames. Works a treat, I have had no flies in my house for years!”
One happy fly-free user praised: “I did this today, I hung it in the centre of the French doors into the conservatory. I’ve only seen one fly today, well worth a try!”
“The water and the pennies create a prism that reflects colours, and also projects the image of the water,” another informed user explained.
“Flies don’t like water, and they don’t like the colours given off from the pennies. They have compound eyes so the bags look like a giant body of water to them, therefore they leave.”
The unhygienic bugs are not only irritating, but they can also be dangerous as they can carry up to a whopping 100 different pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites.
They can also transmit around 65 diseases, some of which could land you with food poisoning.
Not forgetting the simple hack of using cucumber slices that people are swearing by.
Flies hate the scent of bitter cucumbers, which makes them a natural deterrent.
Critters are attracted to the light when it’s dark – so keep doors and windows closed as much as possible, while always remember to take your bins out regularly.
The fragrance of several garden plants and herbs can also deter and repel flies.
Basil, lavender, bay leaf, marigolds and nasturtiums placed in pots on window sills or dried in muslin bags can be hung in entrances and windows to fend off the pests.
Copper coins in a food bag with water will make all the difference[/caption]
