Fly problem in Perth!!!
Oct 17th 2009, 12:44 pm
#16
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 202
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
Now I know that people say Perth can be a bit of a problem for flies when the weather warms up, and I do remember it last year. But I have just opening the fly screen to go and get the washing in and me and kids all screamed - there must have been 80+ flies just waiting for us, the noise as well! They are all sat on the fly screen and windows in the alfesco area.
I shut the screen and thought I will wait a while or let OH do it when he gets home from work, unfortunatley, about 10 of the little buggers got in and they are the buzzing kind that are really annoying.
My question is, on every window and ceiling IN the house are loads of tiny little flies (bit like fruit flies) I havn't had any windows open or doors - how are they getting in? Nearest thing available was eldest son's lynk deodorant but think it has only made them all smell nice cos it asn't killed them!
The kids are on a mission to find them all, they have just pulled their pillows back on their beds and their are loads on the wall behind their headboards - don't think they will sleep tonight!!!
Debbie
I shut the screen and thought I will wait a while or let OH do it when he gets home from work, unfortunatley, about 10 of the little buggers got in and they are the buzzing kind that are really annoying.
My question is, on every window and ceiling IN the house are loads of tiny little flies (bit like fruit flies) I havn't had any windows open or doors - how are they getting in? Nearest thing available was eldest son's lynk deodorant but think it has only made them all smell nice cos it asn't killed them!
The kids are on a mission to find them all, they have just pulled their pillows back on their beds and their are loads on the wall behind their headboards - don't think they will sleep tonight!!!
Debbie
australia + summer = flies
I've told him about 500 times that they'll all be dead in a couple of days but he won't listen.
Oct 18th 2009, 6:36 am
#19
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 157
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
Thanks for your replies, problem sorted - we went to Bunnings & bought the DIY control bombs to bomb the house with, then went round this morning with the hoover, seems to have sorted it.
Not as many flies today but OMG so many redbacks in the garden, love the warm weather though and love winding everyone up in the UK how hot it is.
Debbie.
Not as many flies today but OMG so many redbacks in the garden, love the warm weather though and love winding everyone up in the UK how hot it is.
Debbie.
Oct 18th 2009, 8:08 am
#20
Still alive
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,994
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
Outside our back door this morning looked like someone has sprinkled pepper all over with all the dead little flies. I haven't seen any spiders but we've got bees. Many many bees.
Oct 18th 2009, 8:41 am
#21
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 289
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
They've vanished. I mean the thousands of little fruit fly ones, not the big ones. Not been bothered by them yet, so fingers crossed.
Oct 18th 2009, 11:01 am
#22
Chelle66
Joined: Apr 2008
Location: Lakelands, Mandurah, WA
Posts: 188
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
We've had both. The front of our house looked like it was speckled. We sprayed that Mortein Professional around the windows and doors and various other places. It's stopped the little buggers from congregating around the windows and doors now and our carport and house front looks like a fly mass murder scene, but we have still got the tiny ones. Apparently, if you have mulch on your garden the big flies breed in there, especially if it's compacted. As for the tiny ones, not sure where they come from, but we were assured by the guy in Bunnings that they would be gone soon. I hope so. It's costing a fortune in Mortein products, and no, the fly screens won't keep them out as they're smaller than the mesh.
Oct 18th 2009, 11:04 am
#23
......in the sand !
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Perth, WA :)
Posts: 4,421
Oct 19th 2009, 12:19 am
#25
Still alive
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,994
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
Oct 19th 2009, 11:43 am
#26
......in the sand !
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Perth, WA :)
Posts: 4,421
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
How's the build experience left you? We may give it a whirl. I'm full time now, got promoted - SRN 3 now. More money but less me time. Must catch up soon!
Oct 19th 2009, 12:19 pm
#27
Still alive
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,994
Re: Fly problem in Perth!!!
It was actually pretty good. I'll PM you my address and you guys come over for a drink and nosey around. We need to get to know your OH better - seems we have spent the kids' uni funds and inheritences at his work lately.
