StfcRusty
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« on: Friday, January 29, 2016, 21:35:56 » |
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Anyone ever had cluster flies keep getting into the house? I have got them but don't know if they are hibernating in the roof or getting in from somewhere nearby. Had a look in the loft but couldn't see anything.
All started this week, now up to 15 flies a day, can get in to the 100s in spring apparently so any advice gratefully received. I've read some stuff online but wondered if anyone actually has any experience of dealing with them. Never even heard of them before this week.
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« Reply #1 on: Friday, January 29, 2016, 21:37:50 » |
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Move house?
On a serious note, no... sorry, I have no idea.
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Roaming the land while you sleep..
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #2 on: Friday, January 29, 2016, 21:40:57 » |
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Burn the house down.
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StfcRusty
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« Reply #3 on: Friday, January 29, 2016, 21:43:05 » |
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I am seriously considering both
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« Reply #4 on: Friday, January 29, 2016, 22:57:55 » |
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Council should have a pest control department in your area. They should be able to advise/kill the little fuckers for you.
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« Reply #5 on: Saturday, January 30, 2016, 08:05:34 » |
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Swindon Council axed their pest control service last year. There are private firms of course but hoping someone might be able to recommend the best way to deal with the little bastards before I waste any money
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« Reply #6 on: Saturday, January 30, 2016, 12:00:24 » |
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check the tops and backs of your cupboards for rotten potatoes
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« Reply #7 on: Saturday, January 30, 2016, 23:55:32 » |
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check the tops and backs of your cupboards for rotten potatoes
You filthy vegetarian John |
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, January 31, 2016, 00:53:54 » |
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What the hell is a cluster fly?
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StfcRusty
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« Reply #9 on: Sunday, January 31, 2016, 07:48:06 » |
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What the hell is a cluster fly?
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« Reply #10 on: Sunday, January 31, 2016, 19:13:06 » |
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Maybe time to dispose of the dead body?
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #11 on: Sunday, January 31, 2016, 19:17:53 » |
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we have a small fly problem, can't find the fucking source of them though.
controlled in the summer through fly paper and improved the tennis forehand with an electric fly zapper.
if they are back this summer it's professionals time..
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« Reply #12 on: Sunday, January 31, 2016, 20:30:07 » |
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Yes, had them before in the roof. Did a call out to local firm cost £80 I think and they smoke them. I would get it sorted, try not to open the loft too much to investigate as you don't want them all coming out!
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« Reply #13 on: Sunday, January 31, 2016, 21:12:11 » |
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Uh, they are all on their backs, dead? Did you place them there one by one with tweezers? That seems like an obsession. I think I will give it a miss? |
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« Reply #14 on: Monday, February 1, 2016, 00:42:51 » |
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They like nesting in upvc window frames.
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