Flies and bugs in the house during the summer
I really hate bugs of all sorts, but particularly ones that fly. I know this isnt your usual type of gripe but I had to get this one off my chest. This summer is turning out to be quite hot and there seem to be a lot more insects finding their way into the house than usual.
Okay, Im sitting here and theres this thing has quite literally just crawled across my screen. I have no idea what it is and I have no wish to find out! Id just rather it wasnt there. The kitchen is littered with dead flies that seem to just come in and die every day. Thats a good thing though. I prefer them lying on their backs with their little legs in the air as opposed to flying around and landing on food etc. The house fly is a disgusting creature. The only problem is I have to clear up the carnage every day and Im wondering if that insecticide that the missus sprayed everywhere is responsible for the sudden death syndrome that we are seeing here.
Earlier this afternoon I happened to look down at the carpet and there was another thing. It was about half a centimetre in length and crawled. I couldnt see its legs it was so small and it would only move a few inches when prodded. It was a bug though, and it was in my home making its way across my carpet.
I hate all the other creepy crawlies including wood lice, cockroaches, mosquitoes, ants, wasps etc. There are a few exceptions though. I dont mind spiders and I can just about handle bees as long as they go about their business and let me go about mine.
Spiders are tolerated because they generally keep out of your way and usually dont intrude on your space, preferring instead to hide away in the corners and shadows. Even better, they like to eat the bugs I hate, yes those damn flying insects again!
Moths and butterflies are okay too, although I find moths to be particularly stupid creatures. Heres a tip though if you happen to find a few buzzing around in a room because youve left a light on at night with the window open. Simply leave the window open and turn out the light. If you close the window, you only trap them inside. By dawn theyre drawn to the light outside and usually manage to find their way out again. Problem solved.
I know its irrational and we need the bugs to pollinate plants, feed the birds etc. and generally keep everything in balance. I also know that we as a species wouldnt survive without them, but that doesn't stop me disliking them, especially when they find their way into my house during the summer months.
Comments from visitors
better still get those pitcher plants or a venus fly trap they love to devour bugs
Jojo Bizarro - 26-Sep-10 15:12
The rest are virtually harmless.
now where are those spiders when I wanted them
Bee's very seldom sting unless messed with,but the Wasp or Hornet appear to enjoy doing so.
As this site suggests ( http://www.hygienesuppliesdirect.com/blog/pest_control/ ), a really good tip that a lot of people don't think about is to avoid brightly coloured table cloths. The bright colours can attract the attention of wasps and bees. And leave your cooked food covered!
They hibernate during winter until the warmer weather comes. Unfortunately common laydbird numbers are declining due to extremely cold winters and also the invasion of the Harlequin ladybird which kills our native species.
Ladybird's are most useful in the garden as they feast on the aphids. I started growing some strawberries last year which attracted loads of aphids. I bought some Ladybird larvae over the internet. When they arrived I placed them in the strawberry plants and they tucked in to the pesky aphids. I saw quite a few of them once they'd developed into fully fledged ladybirds. I also put a 'ladybird house' near to the plants so they had some shelter to hibernate in over winter.
Youthful Griper - 12-May-10 20:49
Love big fat bumble bees though :)
All the sites say cut down on humidity and keep your home aired. I spent all last winter opening windows to air the bathroom and kitchen even on the coldest days and here the damn things are, back again.
HI: Well actually if you want to get anal about it beetles, arachnids, flies, wasps, bees are all as different to each other as you can get. "bugs" as a term just specifies anything small that crawls or flies and is generally a bit creepy.





