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The Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Stop flies coming into your house immediately with £3.99 Home Bargains buy – it takes seconds to install & looks stylish
YOU can stop flies coming into your house immediately with £3.99 Home Bargains buy. We all know how the warmer summer months can mean that more insects come into the home. 4 4 But instead of potential chemical sprays and repellent, there may be another way to keep flying bugs out. It also happens that the item looks stylish and it takes just seconds to install in the house. Home Bargains is selling the Jardin Magnetic Insect Door Screen for under a fiver. You can stay cool and breeze through summer with the protective barrier for just £3.99. It features magnetic closure and lace detail which comes in handy if you don't have a tool box. No instruments are needed to install the screen, which means it's easier than ever to keep the insects at bay. The population of house flies is far higher in the warmer months as they are more active and they reproduce more rapidly. The daytime is when most house flies are most active as peak activity often occurs in either the early morning or the late afternoon. It may be an idea to keep food sources away from the window as the insects are attracted to them. This also includes rubbish like waste, bones, leftovers and rotting food. Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for cereal In the UK, wasps are also most active during the summer months when their colonies are at peak size. In this period, they are busy foraging for food, feeding their larvae, and they build nests - which are difficult to get rid of. This also means the activity of stingers is at its peak, so shoppers need to protect themselves, particularly from June until the end of August. 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! 4 4
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Home Bargains is selling ‘stylish' £3.99 gadget that will keep insects & bugs out of your home this summer
HOME BARGAINS is offering a smart solution to one of summer's most annoying problems — and it'll only set you back £3.99. The budget chain is now stocking the Jardin Magnetic Insect Door Screen, available in stores across the UK. 2 This clever gadget is designed to let in the summer breeze while keeping flies, midges, and other pesky insects firmly outside where they belong. It's ideal for households that like to keep doors open on warmer days without the unwanted guests. The screen measures approximately 100cm by 220cm and is easy to install with no tools required. It features a magnetic closure that snaps shut behind you and a lace trim that adds a stylish touch to an otherwise practical product. The door screen is proving to be a summer essential for shoppers looking to keep their homes comfortable and bug-free without splashing out. Its low price and ease of use have made it a popular pick with bargain hunters up and down the country. Meanwhile, shoppers over at Aldi are going wild for a similar gadget found in the store's popular middle aisle. The Zero In Magnetic Door Curtain has been spotted for just £5, prompting a rush to stores as word spreads. One customer shared their find on the Aldi UK Shoppers Facebook page, writing: 'Found this today in the middle isle (sic)! "Was going to get one via Amazon for 12 pounds but saw this for five! "Now I can have my door wide open without worrying about flies lol.' The post attracted dozens of likes and comments, with many shoppers saying they were heading to their local Aldi to grab one. One commented: 'Oh wow I'm going to get one.' Another added: 'Got mine yesterday.' Aldi's version works in the same way, using magnets to automatically close the curtain behind you while allowing air to pass through freely. It's perfect for back doors, conservatories, or anywhere that needs ventilation without inviting insects in. It's worth noting that the Zero In version from Aldi is only available in-store, as the retailer does not offer online delivery for its Specialbuys range. But there are similar products at other retailers if you can't find one locally. B&Q is selling a comparable insect screen for £6.83, while Amazon lists one for around £7.20, though delivery charges may apply. Dunelm also has a similar option for £5 with the added benefit of free click-and-collect. As the warmer months approach, both the Home Bargains and Aldi versions offer a simple and affordable way to enjoy the fresh air without the frustration of flying pests. Whether you're in need of one for your kitchen door or a patio entrance, these magnetic screens are an easy fix. And with the price of similar products much higher elsewhere, it might be wise to snap one up quickly while stocks last. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain... Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. 2
