Lord of the flies

No Lemongrove I'm not from Paddington Green nor could I be described as pretty or little unfortunately! But I do like the song.

Oddly, I've seen very few flies this year. Perhaps I am lucky. I used to have plenty of them in my previous home and I used to put fly papers up which worked well.

Like pollyperkins, I thought this was going to be a thread about the book Lord of the Flies.

we can discuss the book as well if anyone wants to,but a very long time since I read it, although William Golding is a favourite author of mine ( the Fire Down Below series.)

Oh it's years since I read it and I can't remember the detail but remember the deep impression it made on me.
Yes we have a bit of a fly problem as we live in the country and when it is hot DH flings open all the doors and windows. I go round shutting them and using my fly swat. Don't like to use spray (especially in the kitchen) although I have resorted to it in the past. I just try to keep all food covered!

A fly screen is a good idea, but they come in the windows as well
Lemongrove; Not sure what your fly screen looks like, but from the "land of flies", big and small, fly screens are essential for hygiene and a comfortable night's sleep. They are custom-made to fit every door and window and made of a fine mesh aluminium "fibre" or similar in polyester.
They can be fitted with keyed locks so that main doors and windows can be left fully open to catch any cooling breezes, whilst maintaining some security. We appear to have several GNs with Aussie connections and who might care to confirm this.
I remember our (new) house when we arrived was not fitted and were nearly bitten to death by mozzies which were attracted to my darling Vera like a magnet. So she had them fitted quick smart.
Fortunately they leave me alone, probably because I'm a natural repellent. Good Luck!

Interesting Rufus and I expect, living where you do that you really need it every year.
We don’t usually have such a problem, it seems to be just this long hot Summer.
Due to break soon, though, cooler and a bit of rain due, hurrah.

My goodness, what with fly papers and fly screens, they'll have plenty to read and plenty to watch - they shouldn't really be bothering us, should they?

Yes Rufus -I remember being in a hluse in Australia and tgere were indeed fly screens on windows and doors, so you could leave them open but flying insects could not get in.
However, we don't generally need them here.

When camping, carry small bags of bone dry cow dung. Light it upwind of wherever you are with some coals from the camp fire - there's no smell and it keeps the flies away.
JackyB; Very clever! Try this! Taken from a reliable Aussie source, but not recommended for indoor use!
Btw; Aussie flies are much bigger a stronger than their Pommie counterparts so can carry smartphones and are therefore more "with it"!

We don’t have a problem in the house at the moment, and phew for that. But I’m a veritable fly magnet outdoors, to the extent that I seem to have a rare talent that could be harnessed. Any experts out there who want to gather up fly specimens, I’m your woman. We took two of the grandsons to an event at the local park yesterday and I had so many followers whirling in a cloud above my head (yes, just mine) that I saw people actually pointing and laughing. Perhaps I am indeed the Lord (or Lady) of the Flies?