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13th February 2015, 12:39
#1
Black Flies On The Window Sill.....
.......is not only an amazing song by Ben Howard that oddly reminds me of Seikou (no idea why), it is also a predicament that I find myself in at my new house (hence my lengthy absence from TOT of late). I am having to murder a couple of dozen a day and I'm not at all happy about that. It affects my smug spiritual muse far too acutely to continue.
Does anyone know of a more efficient way to dispose of the pests than my current acrobatics? This consists of me flying around the living room and kitchen area, tea towel spun into a make-shift whip, in a display of martial prowess perhaps only rivalled or bettered by Shezbeth.
Any solutions would be gratefully received.
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13th February 2015, 13:09
#2
There is an electric swatter similar to a badminton racquet which is very effective 777 which zaps them dead instantly.
Alternatively, there are plug in ultra violet appliances which do the zapping for you.
Either way, you are still guilty of insect murder! lol
Russ
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13th February 2015, 13:21
#3
Maybe wait till they are sleeping … then sneak up on them … :spinning:
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13th February 2015, 14:36
#4
we use the old wise woman instructions for such things down this neck of the woods and it is chestnuts to rid yourself of spiders .. i will see what i can find for flies xx
Last edited by Tribe, 13th February 2015 at 14:48.
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13th February 2015, 14:55
#5
Senior Member
I remember something from feng shui.
A bowl of water in front of the house, but can't find or remember at which angle from the sun...
Which was important. it had to do with the energetic properties of water and the reflection of the sun..
You could try putting a few bowls in the window sills and a larger bowl in the front and back yard...
With love
Eelco
Have a great day today
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13th February 2015, 14:55
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