It is now that time of year when flies are buzzing around homes and being an annoyance, but there is an incredibly simple way to keep these pesky bugs away. Flies are more likely to enter homes in the summer as more people have their windows open and while also having food out in the open which flies will be attracted to. More people are spending time outdoors having summer parties, barbecues and picnics which means flies are more likely to venture to areas with people to search for additional food.
However, rather than buying a harsh chemical spray why not try a much easier and more natural way to get rid of flies before spraying toxic fumes? Lynsey Crombie , Britain’s most popular cleaning expert also known as the Queen of Clean, has shared a very easy pest control method to stop flies being a nuisance, and it will only cost you a couple of pennies. In an Instagram post, Lynsey said: “Enjoy meals outdoors without being bothered by flies by adding copper coins to a jar of water! “The copper in the coins acts as a natural repellent, keeping those pesky flies away. Perfect for summer picnics and BBQs!” It may sound strange, but the ‘penny in a jar’ method is a natural home remedy believed to deter flies by scaring them away.
The idea behind it is that the penny will reflect and create a prism effect which flies can mistake for the eyes predators while the reflecting lights, colours and movements will also confuse them. How to make a natural remedy to keep flies awa.