Let's examine both sides of the issue. The water bag method of fly repellent has many supporters, from restaurant owners to backyard grill-masters. Many success stories ranging from the mild to the miraculous litter the internet. So how does the method drive flies away? Some insist the flies perceive the clear liquid as the surface of a body of water.
Others claim the insect flies away at the sight of its own magnified reflection. But the most popular reasoning that pops up among entomologists and patent-filing entrepreneurs is simple light refraction. Refraction takes place when a clear or opaque object, such as a piece of glass or a bag of water, alters the course and velocity of light. The rays of light, which normally travel in a straight line, bend.
This effect is responsible for some optical illusions, such as mirages, that occasionally baffle humans as well. For more information on refraction, read How Light Works. In theory, refraction can be just as confusing for some species of insect, especially the housefly.
It boasts a highly sensitive array of eyes that allow it to see in multiple directions at once. The insect's head mostly consists of a pair of large complex eyes, each of which is composed of 3, to 6, simple eyes.
These eyes can't move or focus on objects like human eyes, but they provide the fly with a mosaic view of the world around them. Each simple eye provides one small piece of the puzzle, much like the way a screen's pixel delivers one detail of the larger picture. A housefly bases its sense of direction on the direction sunlight comes from. Some entomologists suggest that when these complex, sensitive eyes experience refracted light, the insect becomes confused and flies away. While some supporters claim water bags keep all kinds of flying insects away, most report success with complex-eyed insects, like houseflies.
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It is important to take precaution and prevent mosquitoes from biting. Tennessee Farm Bureau. If you must go outside during dawn and dusk, use insect repellent or wear long sleeves, long pants and socks. Squeeze the excess air out then seal it closed. Tie string securely around the top of the bag, then suspend by your window. Tie to the handle so the bag of water hangs freely within the frame of the open window. How does it work? It actually does work, this was my home last year testing it out after the buzz created on social media.
It was notable the lack of flies who were tempted through the open windows during hot spells. Now time to try the natural hacks for how to get rid of wasps safely. There are various smells that can deter flies, to act as a natural cleaning hack to repel them from entering your home.
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