Mrs Hinch fans share 'brilliant' hack using coins to get rid of flies
A Mrs Hinch fan has shared a simple yet effective hack to get rid of flies, which uses coins, water and a plastic sandwich bag
With summer on the horizon, house flies become an increasingly common irritation as they frequently invade homes in search of food. The bothersome bugs can cause quite the commotion, particularly when they gather in swarms inside homes during the warmer summer months, lured in by the smell of food or rubbish bins.
Yet, according to one devoted Mrs Hinch fan, there's no need for potent chemicals to handle your insect issues. Instead, she advocates for the use of coins and a plastic sandwich bag as a solution. The handy tip emerged on a Facebook group for Mrs Hinch devotees, where a lady asked for advice on how to manage flies given her home's close proximity to a farm.
She asked: "What's the best thing to get rid of flies? Live near a cow farm and they are starting already."
One helpful person responded with an innovative yet simple technique. They posted: "Put a few pennies in a clear bag in water and hang it up - you need to change the water every now and then though. Flies and wasps think it's a wasps nest and stay away!"
One impressed group member confirmed that the hack does indeed work, posting: "I did this today, I hung it in the centre of the French doors into the conservatory. I've only seen one fly today, well worth a try!"
Another confirmed the claim, saying: "Put some copper coins in a food bag with water and hang them on door frames. Works a treat, I have had no flies in my house for years!".
The reason this works is due to the fact that flies have compound vision - meaning they see things differently to the way humans do.
The flies see the bag of water multiple times at once, and with the pennies inside, it creates a rainbow prism that hurts their eyes.
Fly curtains are also an effective way to deter flies, especially for homes with pets that go in and out throughout the day.
One other commenter added: "Fly curtains brilliant I don't get them."
Another wrote: "Old fashioned but I did this today. Helped immediately. Plus my dog can still get in and out."
The most effective fly repellent is keeping your home free from waste - particularly food.
Walter Murphy, a pest control specialist at PriceYourJob.co.uk, said: "The best way to get rid of flies is by making sure your home is clean and free of any sugary substances, rotting meat or other waste. This will involve wiping down surfaces and emptying the bin as often as possible to prevent flies from lingering in your home.
"You can also use natural repellents, such as apple cider vinegar, to get rid of flies."
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