Flies can be a persistent nuisance in homes, particularly during the warm weather that Ireland has been enjoying in recent weeks.
The constant buzzing, incessant landing and the potential health risks they pose can soon cause frustration.
Luckily there there are a number of things households can do to effectively tackle the intruders.
Fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have shared a brilliant hack that they claim has banished flies from their homes for good.
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Posting in their popular Facebook group, one woman asked: “What's the best thing to get rid of flies? Live near a cow farm and they are starting already."
In response, someone told her to get a sandwich bag, some coins and some water to deter flies, Express reports. The bag should then be hung near open windows and the flies reportedly steer clear of entering as they sense danger.
The comment explained: “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!
“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 person agreed, writing: “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 !!!”
This deterrent apparently works because flies have compound vision, which means they see things differently from how we see them.
Flies see the bag of water multiple times at once and coupled with the coins, it makes a prism that creates a rainbow of colours and hurts the flies' eyes.
Others suggest using fly curtains, especially on a back door and if you have an animal that likes to go inside and out
One woman said said: “Fly curtains brilliant I don't get them.”
Another said they installed a fly curtain: “Old fashioned but I did this today. Helped immediately. Plus my dog can still get in and out.”
As for what an expert suggests, 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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