We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Getting rid of flies
Options
Comments
-
How clean are your neighbours?!?!
We found out that next door had pidgeons in their loft and the flies were TERRIBLE as the pidgeons poo on the loft floor and the flies lay their eggs. Apparently if it gets really bad, then maggots can come wriggling down through the ceiling! EEK! Even the thought of this made me feel so ill that I called the Council's pest control and they tracked down the landlord owner and inspected it.
All cleared up now though thankfully and we never saw a single maggot!0 -
A combination of a very hot day having all the doors and windows open and Making jam, seemed to encourage flies into the house:eek: I hate flies, how can I discourage them, I hate using sprays. Today, I am going to disinfect my whole kitchen in case they have landed anywhere yuk!0
-
I have these wonderful window sticker things that look like sunflowers they come in packs of 4 approx 2.50 (in wilkos) I think they are made by raid and they are natural.0
-
Hi maypole,
We have a recent thread that should help so I've merged your thread with it to keep all the suggestions together.
Pink0 -
Mother bought some sticky pads which had a picture of a flower on them which i presume work in the same way as fly paper does.
Never caught a single fly.
She then says " i'ts cruel anyway making them stand still until they die "
Next day she comes home with some fly spray.
Imagine the effect that has on them lol.Quidco:Start Date: 03/09/07
£51.12 GBP:DComping wins:Start Date: 03/09/07
Trend micro internet suite, Eminem Encore album, john Legend single :rolleyes:Test & Vote:Start Date: 05/09/0720000 -
We have the same problem and here is my summary of products:
- those sticky strips that hang down-blooming useless caught 2
- those sunflower stickers - great but look awfulafter a while (suppose you should change often)
- the vapour thing that last 2 months approx- can't see that it has done anything-useless
- the fly spray- fantastic job but hate using it, especially in the kitchen
mocolo0 -
Hello Pink
Thank you for that, just been reading all the posts, glad it's not just me then:rotfl:0 -
I can't face looking at corpses on the sticky tape version, so we have the poisonous flower stickers. Alternatively, if you want to be a bit greener, I find the best thing is either a couple of lavender plants or lavender bags (or candles) or a water spray bottle with a mixture of water and tea tree or lemon oil. Keep spraying the air and the scent not only puts them off but acts like an air freshener
Newgirl0 -
I have a massive problem with Crane flies, daddylong legs whatever they are called. I mean, massive. Constantly all over the flat we are west facing so get them all day long. I can see about 3 in the lounge already as I type.
Been trying joss stix havent worked, any other ideas for these annoying little devils, that doesnt involve zapping or killing, repellent only please!
Can't bring myself to hate crane flies - they kill wasps! Makes them ok in my book
Newgirl0 -
Does anyone know how to eliminate flies. We have an old drafty house that has umpteen gaps in the floorboards, skirting boards etc. I think that something has died in one of the unreachable areas (although there is no smell). I am being plagued by flies and the shops don't sell fly spray as this is a seasonal product (according to Tesco).
Anyone got any advice as these blooming things are doing my head in? I swear that as soon as I kill one fly it's replaced by another. The best of it is we usually have at least 2 big spiders lurking around but not one to be found at the moment.Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts - DFW Nerd 323
Debt free date - January 2012
Mortgage free date - November 2013
Cross stitch cafe challenge member no 160
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards