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Aldi launches £2.49 buy that will banish flies, wasps and mosquitoes from your home this summer – it works ‘instantly'

Aldi launches £2.49 buy that will banish flies, wasps and mosquitoes from your home this summer – it works ‘instantly'

The Sun4 hours ago

IF you've noticed an army of flies and wasps entering your home, fear not, you've come to the right place.
There's nothing more annoying than relaxing on your sofa or enjoying a freshly-cooked dinner, only to have an irritating insect that won't leave you alone.
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Flies tend to thrive in the warmer weather and reproduce quickly - and while this is great for them, it may not be so positive for us.
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.
But fear not, luckily for you, Aldi has now launched an incredibly effective solution that will banish the annoying pests from your pad in no time.
Not only is it said to work 'instantly', but it also gets rid of mosquitoes too.
And if you're on a budget, then you'll be pleased to know that this supermarket buy is incredibly affordable.
So if your purse is feeling the pinch and you're searching for a solution that won't break the bank, you'll need to get your shoes ready and move quickly.
Thanks to Aldi's latest drop of Specialbuys, shoppers can now get their hands on the Zero In Fly & Wasp Spray.
It's priced at just £2.49, making it great for those looking to pocket pennies where possible.
It's been described as a 'fast acting killer' that works to 'instantly stop wasps and flies'.
This 'fast action formula' will 'kill flies, wasps and mosquitoes' and is intended for indoor use.
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This affordable spray works to banish insects on contact and you must make sure to thoroughly shake it before use.
Spray directly at insects from a distance of 60cm to 90cm.
Shoppers should note that this bargain buy contains Permethrin, Tetramethrin and PBO.
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!
It's important that users avoid direct contact with soft furnishings, carpets and polished areas.
It is also not for use on clothing or bedding.
It is available to buy from Aldi stores nationwide, while stocks last.
But you'll need to get to your nearest Aldi fast if you want to nab it, as like all middle aisle finds, it is sure to sell out incredibly fast.
Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts
IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.

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