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Title: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: bodie on May 30, 2012, 02:56:52 AM
They just seem a bit crappy to days of old when 1 squirt would render it on its
back kicking its legs about going 'zzzzzzzzzz'

Have they had to water down whatever it was?  maybe due to the environment?
just pondering...and checking if i am allowed to start a new topic :zoinks:
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Parts on May 30, 2012, 05:48:23 AM
Use carburetor cleaner like I do smells good too :zoinks:
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Icequeen on May 30, 2012, 06:40:43 AM
All these chemicals we've been shooting at them for years has made them somewhat immune I think.

 

Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Frolic_Fun on May 30, 2012, 07:41:34 AM
I don't use spray. A wet towel does the job.
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Parts on May 30, 2012, 08:21:09 AM
I have a tennis racket for the big ones and bees in my work area outside.  Another thing I like to use is hair spray they don't always fall from the air but they stiffen up soon enough :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: midlifeaspie on May 30, 2012, 08:48:55 AM
I have a tennis racket for the big ones and bees in my work area outside.  Another thing I like to use is hair spray they don't always fall from the air but they stiffen up soon enough :2thumbsup:

And then you can light them on fire
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Peter on May 30, 2012, 09:17:36 AM
I have a big fly swat that my mum brought back from Australia.  The swatty part is made of leather and shaped like a hand.
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Phallacy on May 30, 2012, 11:40:04 AM
House flies will never ever become immune to the good 'ole fly swatter. :orly:
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Callaway on May 30, 2012, 11:45:15 AM
They just seem a bit crappy to days of old when 1 squirt would render it on its
back kicking its legs about going 'zzzzzzzzzz'

Have they had to water down whatever it was?  maybe due to the environment?
just pondering...and checking if i am allowed to start a new topic :zoinks:

I think they do use less lethal ingredients in bug spray than they used to for environmental reasons.
Title: Re: Why don't fly spray's work any more?
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 30, 2012, 12:25:13 PM
If you have the option of buying a fine mesh fly swatter or a plastic one with slots, pick the fine mesh swatter.  Evidently the force of the air with the larger covered surface area of the newer ones pushes the fly out of the way.

Yes, hair spray or a cooking oil spray will paralyze them so you can scoop them up.  Just be careful of the fallout on the floor, that you don't slip.