When summer arrives, humidity and high temperatures are phenomena that go hand in hand. But there are also other less welcome companions. We have talked about mosquitoes, cockroaches… and another insect that also usually appears has wings: the fly.
They are attracted by several factors, mainly related to their need for food, reproduction and shelter. In summer, high temperatures accelerate their metabolism and life cycle, allowing them to reproduce more quickly.
That’s why you’ll see more of them fluttering around when you open the window. If this is the case, this trick to keep them out of your home will come in handy.
The reflective effect
Flies are cold-blooded insects and depend on ambient heat for their activity and reproduction. That’s why they appear more in the home when temperatures are high. In addition, in summer, there is more human activity outdoors, which leads to greater production of food waste and rubbish, making them more attracted to the home.
To get rid of them, you can buy chemical insecticides. There are also natural alternatives using plants such as lavender or eucalyptus to create homemade air fresheners. Another solution is to use aluminium foil.
The aluminium foil trick to repel flies is a home remedy that works by reflecting light. What it does is create flashes that can disorient or repel these insects.
To use the aluminium foil trick, all you have to do is place strips or pieces of aluminium foil in the areas where you want to repel flies. This could be around doors, windows, and in places where you prepare or consume food outdoors.
You can also hang strips of aluminium foil from the ceiling or tree branches. The movement of the foil in the wind will increase the flashes and reflections, making it more effective.
A final option, although not as convenient, is to cover flat surfaces, such as tables or counters, with aluminium foil. This will create a reflective surface that can repel flies when they approach.
The aluminium foil trick is one of the most popular. It works in a similar way to CDs and DVDs to scare away birds.
