Tesco is selling a £6.99 buy that'll get rid of pesky flies in seconds, and it's completely chemical-free too

The Sun

15 hours ago

WHEN you spend long summer days in the garden, keeping pesky flies and mosquitos at bay is a top priority.
Fortunately, there are many great repellent options available if you're tired of the constant buzzing by your ears.
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However, for pest control that also makes your outdoor space look better, it's worth considering adding a special plant that will kill the unwelcome visitors.
Most of us have heard that adding basil or rosemary to the greenery works wonders.
But turns out, there's another plant worth snapping up from your local Tesco - the Venus Fly Trap.
The ultimate natural pest control is this carnivorous plant that captures pesky insects and spiders in its claw-like, clamshell-shaped leaves.
Once the pest has been trapped, the plant snaps them shut, and then "eats" its unsuspecting prey by releasing digestive enzymes.
While these plants are certainly fascinating and entertaining to watch, the Venus Fly Trap requires rather specific conditions.
For best results, you should plant it outside for full sun - however, if that's not an option, you can keep it on a sunny windowsill with an additional artificial light nearby.
The fly-munching trap also likes wet soil, meaning if in a pot, its roots must always be sitting in water.
As the plant can't handle hard water that comes from most taps in the UK, it's strongly advised to keep it hydrated with distilled or clean rainwater.
If the trap is unable to catch food on its own, green-fingered Brits should keep it fed with insects, blood worms, or fish food.
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Keen to see whether this chemical-free solution works? Shoppers can snap up Venus Fly Trap in a Tin from Tesco for just £6.99, order it from Amazon for £13.99 or buy it from their local B&Q on sale for £16.35.
One person who was recently amazed by how well the plant worked was Irish lass and TikToker Hannah Tuite - her plant caught a fly just an hour after purchasing it.
''Wasn't expecting this to work, let alone so quick,'' she told fellow social media users in the now-viral video.
Why do flies come out in summer?
Flies are present all year round, but all of a sudden when summer comes, they are just EVERYWHERE!
The main contributing factors are the breeding cycle of flies and the soaring temperatures.
Insects are cold blooded and in summer, when their body temperature rises from the external heat, they become more active.
The hotter weather also let's them seek out cool moist spots, like inside your home, to escape from the sweltering heat and to lay their eggs.
House Fly eggs take around 20 hours to hatch, but when the temperature rises above 37 degrees, can hatch within 8 hours!
In extreme hot weather the eggs can mature from larvae to adult fly in as little as four days.
The average lifespan of a housefly is 21 days, so each female can lay up to 900 eggs during the summer months!
However, if you're on the lookout for a less barbaric option, the stunning lavender works a treat too - and it will leave your garden smelling amazing.
Although lavender is one of the most beloved scents for humans, flies can't stand the scent of it.
Therefore, if you plant the fragrant flower near the entrance to your home or on the windowsill, it will act as a barrier against flies.
Plus, lavender also attracts bees, which will give your garden a wildlife boost.
lavender plant for just £3.79.
The bargain bloom will be available at stores across the UK from June 12, so flower fans had better set their alarms to be in with the chance of snagging the product.