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Why is it so hard to swat a fly?
Topic Started: Sep 17 2017, 08:48 AM (116 Views)
Laurie P
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Okay, we've all tried to do it at one time or another, when all other attempts have failed to get it to go out of the house through opening door and windows. So why is it so hard to land a hit on them?

I came across this rather interesting article explaining how those pesky critters can avoid our swats so easily.

I'm not advocating a mass attack on our flies but thought it interesting to read the science behind the process of self-protection and avoidance the fly uses.
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Eric Hardy
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Thanks, Laurie, that was a very interesting read. Getting a fly to go out of an open window takes patience skill too.
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Davebutterflyman
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That was a fascinating read Laurie, many thanks for posting that.

I have managed to get them out of the house in a moth pot before but it's tricky to say the least!
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Grayling
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That's an interesting article Laurie, thank you. :Cool:

Like Dave I endeavour to get any stray insect out of the house via a moth pot which normally works.
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JennyWren
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Some while ago i read that they have good eyesight and one of the ways to get them is from the back not the side :ha:
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Night Owl
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A very interesting article Laurie :thankyou: for the link.

:giggle: Jen
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Davebutterflyman
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I might try that next time Jen.
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Laurie P
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Clever girl Jen. Very sneaky :cool4:
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Davebutterflyman
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We use one of those insect screen door curtain, very effective and doesn't let anything in. Only cost about £4 from B+M.
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Laurie P
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We have a metal link curtain screen over our back door which we leave open all the time during the warmer weather. This works great for keeping out all manner of flying insects.

We also have small windows open throughout the house , which is where the odd fly manages to sneak in - not very often though.
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Davebutterflyman
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Those are very effective as well Laurie.
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