How to eliminate flies for GOOD - “Haven’t seen a fly for weeks!”
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Flies in Australia are a little like that clingy friend that you just can’t seem to get rid of. They’re an unwelcome attendee at every single one of your parties or outdoor meals. They show up at your house uninvited – and they bring their friends too. They are extremely annoying.
If you’re tired of dealing with the endless buzzing, then you’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a unique workaround to get rid of those pesky flies for good.
The hack was published in a Facebook group called Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and it requires only three materials and a few minutes to spare.
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Start by filling a Ziplock bag with water then drop a handful of coins inside. Seal it with a quick knot and hang the bag where you think it fits best: from the ceiling, window, or under the patio.
This manoeuvre is so effective that one mum said she ‘hasn’t seen a fly for week’ since trying the unusual tip – the absence of harmful chemicals is an added bonus!
At this point, you’re probably racking your brains in an attempt to figure out how this all works. Water and coins to get rid of flies? That’s definitely a first, even for us.
It’s based on a theory that the reflected light from the water and coins puzzles the flies but the exact mechanism of action remains uncertain. Some argue that the bag ‘projects the image of water’, which flies prefer to stay away from.
The bag hack intrigued hundreds of users that others started testing it out and sharing how it worked out for them.
“I have no idea how or why this utter witchcraft works, but it does!” one commented.
“Mine [worked] too! Totally didn't believe in it and neither did my husband and now ... bags with coins on every door!” another said.
Image Credit: Daily Mail
A third person added: “We live on a working farm and two days ago, we were being driven nuts by big buzzy flies. Put this up and they have literally vanished. Not even dead on window sills, just vanished!”
According to How Stuff Works, the water bag method is popular amongst restaurant owners and even backyard grill-masters. They acknowledged several theories behind why this works but mentioned that the most popular reasoning among entomologists is light refraction.
“Refraction takes place when a clear or opaque object, such as a piece of glass or a bag of water, alters the course and velocity of light. The rays of light, which normally travel in a straight line, bend. This effect is responsible for some optical illusions, such as mirages, that occasionally baffle humans as well.” they explained.
“In theory, refraction can be just as confusing for some species of insect, especially the housefly. It boasts a highly sensitive array of eyes that allow it to see in multiple directions at once.”
“A housefly bases its sense of direction on the direction sunlight comes from. Some entomologists suggest that when these complex, sensitive eyes experience refracted light, the insect becomes confused and flies away.” they added.
Well, that explains it! Frankly, we’re a little sceptical, but we found enough sources on the internet to think it’s at least worth a go. Share your thoughts about it in the comments with us below.
Can’t visualise how to do it? Watch the video below!
Video Credit: ExpertVillage Leaf Group
If you’re tired of dealing with the endless buzzing, then you’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a unique workaround to get rid of those pesky flies for good.
The hack was published in a Facebook group called Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and it requires only three materials and a few minutes to spare.
Image Credit: Daily Mail
Start by filling a Ziplock bag with water then drop a handful of coins inside. Seal it with a quick knot and hang the bag where you think it fits best: from the ceiling, window, or under the patio.
This manoeuvre is so effective that one mum said she ‘hasn’t seen a fly for week’ since trying the unusual tip – the absence of harmful chemicals is an added bonus!
At this point, you’re probably racking your brains in an attempt to figure out how this all works. Water and coins to get rid of flies? That’s definitely a first, even for us.
It’s based on a theory that the reflected light from the water and coins puzzles the flies but the exact mechanism of action remains uncertain. Some argue that the bag ‘projects the image of water’, which flies prefer to stay away from.
The bag hack intrigued hundreds of users that others started testing it out and sharing how it worked out for them.
“I have no idea how or why this utter witchcraft works, but it does!” one commented.
“Mine [worked] too! Totally didn't believe in it and neither did my husband and now ... bags with coins on every door!” another said.
Image Credit: Daily Mail
A third person added: “We live on a working farm and two days ago, we were being driven nuts by big buzzy flies. Put this up and they have literally vanished. Not even dead on window sills, just vanished!”
According to How Stuff Works, the water bag method is popular amongst restaurant owners and even backyard grill-masters. They acknowledged several theories behind why this works but mentioned that the most popular reasoning among entomologists is light refraction.
“Refraction takes place when a clear or opaque object, such as a piece of glass or a bag of water, alters the course and velocity of light. The rays of light, which normally travel in a straight line, bend. This effect is responsible for some optical illusions, such as mirages, that occasionally baffle humans as well.” they explained.
“In theory, refraction can be just as confusing for some species of insect, especially the housefly. It boasts a highly sensitive array of eyes that allow it to see in multiple directions at once.”
“A housefly bases its sense of direction on the direction sunlight comes from. Some entomologists suggest that when these complex, sensitive eyes experience refracted light, the insect becomes confused and flies away.” they added.
Well, that explains it! Frankly, we’re a little sceptical, but we found enough sources on the internet to think it’s at least worth a go. Share your thoughts about it in the comments with us below.
Can’t visualise how to do it? Watch the video below!
Video Credit: ExpertVillage Leaf Group
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