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Bluebottles Help!

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  • 10-07-2013 8:05pm
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    velosolex
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    Today I murdered at least 4 of these corpse eaters and missed several more who escaped through the open windows, this is at a workplace with no food to attract them. I hate the buzz they make and can't concentrate on any work once I hear them. Apart from my present unsatisfactory extermination method, any suggestions to keep them out? apart from closing windows and doors and fitting fly screens!
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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Another thread on how to discourage wildlife - on a nature forum. ;)

    Most flies do not like a variable airflow, so a fan in the room will often deter them

    Blue bottles suggest a dead rat or suchlike nearby


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    littlebug
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    Have a bit of a Bluebottle thing going on here myself! I think I know the source and it's deep within a large shrub (possibly ceonothus though not sure) where there are always birds in and out and possibly nesting.
    Annie Most Piece wrote: »

    Blue bottles suggest a dead rat or suchlike nearby

    if birds nesting nearby then possibly baby bird corspes in there somewhere? Have to say it's the same here every summer:confused: There'll be 5 or 6 in the house within a minute of opening the door. I don't kill them.. just flap around a lot til I get them out:o The dog isnt so charitable however.

    The whole front yard is pretty wild.. will (hopefully) be tamed a bit in autumn so I might be able to see/remove the source then (though the shrub stays). I was just thinking today that I should rig up some net curtain type of thing so I can keep the door open for a while! I cant think of anything else to do!

    I know I havent added to the thread :rolleyes: but despite being one who would encourage wildlife I really dont like lots of bluebottles in the house/
    The fan suggestion is a good one.


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