The 2C method which stops flies plaguing your home and ruining your BBQ and there's ZERO chemicals involved

The Sun

17-06-2025

THERE'S nothing more annoying than setting up a barbecue to enjoy in the sunshine, with flies swarming your food as soon as you start cooking.
But one woman has shared a clever way to stop the pests ruining your outdoor feast this summer, and it's entirely chemical free.
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Her '2C method' involves using a cupboard staple, and something you'd already be using for the BBQ - namely ground coffee, and a hot piece of coal.
Dil took to her TikTok page to share her hack, as she shared a video demonstrating just how effective it can be.
The clip showed a cup sitting on the table, with smoke coming off it, as Dil explained she was shown the clever trick when she went to a restaurant in Kıbrıs, Cyprus.
"Little hack for you, a little bit of Turkish coffee and coal when you've got the barbecue on stops the flies coming around your food," she said in the video.
And while Dil used Turkish coffee - a finely ground coffee known for its texture - for the hack, you can use any ground coffee for it to work.
People were quick to comment on her video, with one writing: "Wow ...that's amazing...thanks for sharing...I hate flies!"
"Yes, they taught us that in Cyprus too- it really works," another added.
"My mum did that but I forgot about it," a third admitted.
"Thank you for reminding me."
"We do this on hols in Cyprus," someone else commented.
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"Great idea darling," another said.
With someone else asking "can we use Nescafe?".
"I don't see why not!" Dil replied.
"They use strong Turkish coffee in Cyprus as it's always to hand."
Meanwhile, another expert has explained that as well as being annoying, flies can pose a serious health risk - as they can transfer bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli onto food and preparation surfaces.
According to Pest-Stop 's technical training manager Sophie Thorogood, there are some tips to follow to keep the unwelcome guests at bay.
Why do flies come out in summer?
Flies are present all year round, but all of a sudden when summer comes, they are just EVERYWHERE!
The main contributing factors are the breeding cycle of flies and the soaring temperatures.
Insects are cold blooded and in summer, when their body temperature rises from the external heat, they become more active.
The hotter weather also let's them seek out cool moist spots, like inside your home, to escape from the sweltering heat and to lay their eggs.
House Fly eggs take around 20 hours to hatch, but when the temperature rises above 37 degrees, can hatch within 8 hours!
In extreme hot weather the eggs can mature from larvae to adult fly in as little as four days.
The average lifespan of a housefly is 21 days, so each female can lay up to 900 eggs during the summer months!
Firstly, it's important to keep your home - and your garden - clean.
"Flies are drawn to food residues and moisture," Sophie said.
"Make sure to wipe down surfaces, clean up spills and avoid leaving dirty dishes in the sink or on countertops.
"They also breed in decaying waste, making household bins a prime hotspot.
"To reduce fly activity, make sure rubbish is removed regularly and bins are kept tightly closed."
And if you're planning a barbecue in the evening, it's important to turn off your outdoor lights.
"Flies are attracted to light sources, especially at night," Sophie added.
"Turning off unnecessary outdoor lights or switching to warm-coloured bulbs can help reduce the number of insects hovering around your home."
However, you can use a light to trap the little insects, as it's another natural way of dealing with the problem.
'These devices use energy-efficient LED lamps to attract and capture flies, helping to maintain a cleaner, more hygienic environment," she continued.
'For best results, install light traps just above eye level and away from ceilings, where they'll be most effective in intercepting flying insects."