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How do I keep flies from living in my velux windows

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  • 07-09-2010 10:04pm
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    30lady
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    Loads of flies seem to be nesting inside my velux windows at the top where they meet the felt from the roof. Everytime I open a velux I'm surrounded by buzzing flies...and in the winter dead or sleeping flies (do flies hibernate:confused::o).

    I am so sick of them buzzing all over my bedroom:mad::mad::mad:.

    Has anyone any tips of how to keep them away...any smells that keep them away??


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    John mac
    Registered Users Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭John mac


    you could try the Vapona window stickers.

    they do hibernate (overwinter) in attics,

    We had a couple of thousand at least last year. ..


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    Rainbowsend
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    There must be room for them to get in or they wouldnt stay there, I suggest
    taking a look at the top edge (you can do this from inside) if there are any cavities then fill them with silicone or if it is a big cavity expanding foam filler.

    If they have nowhere to overwinter then problem solved :D

    Just a thought.....they may have access to your roof space and they might
    be hibernating there, a quick spray of fly killer inside the attic then long lasting
    fly deterents should work.


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    artieanna
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    If like me and you hate chemical sprays try, sprinkling some eucalyptus oil on a cotton ball and hang it in the area you don't want flies. Make sure it dosen't touch any surfaces as it can stain.


    Have a look here
    http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2234677/creating_your_own_outdoorindoor_fly.html


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