Bags of water hung to keep flies away

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[carlo3b]

NewsTrack - Quirks
Bags of water hung to keep flies away

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Restaurant operators along the coasts of Florida are trying a new, yet simple, way to repel flies on dining patios -- hanging bags of water.

Scientists say the method has no real merit, but restaurateurs on the Florida Keys and as far away as Texas swear by it, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

"It seems to be working," said Jeannie Eckbloom, a longtime server at Gator's, on the Seminole-Volusia line. "It's even keeping the birds away."

Some scientists believe the way the light shines through the water disorients the flies, which is why they are repelled.

The idea reportedly started in North Carolina a couple of years ago, where the bags were marketed as "Fly Fright." The company that sold those bags now appears to be out of business, the newspaper said.

[ashastarr]

My husband likes to leave his Corona bottles outside. The central Texas flies seem to be more drawn to it than the dog food. Of course, one of the reasons we have so many damn flies is because of the dog. Fecal matter in the yard doesn’t help the problem but the empty Corona bottle sure gives the flies a delicious place to hang out until they drop dead. Never tried the bag method but I’m ready to try anything to keep the disease carrying pests away.

[Osage Orange]

Got em in New Mexico ...I have some hanging up (my wife)

There hanging up your wife?

Where do I get some?

[Osage Orange]

ROFLOL!!

[Osage Orange]

“Will Work for Ticks”?

[Principled]

We’ve been doing this in North Georgia for a decade at least. Go to any biscuit drive thru, BBQ joint, etc and you’ll see bags of water.

[Liberty Valance]

I miss those Shell No-Pest Strips. They really worked!
They seem to have disappeared when DDT was banned ... ;o)

[MississippiMan]

I’ve seen this many times, but as a mosquito repellent as opposed to flies.

MM (in TX)

[EverOnward]

bump your post for reference

thank you for the info

[EGPWS]

"It seems to be working," said Jeannie Eckbloom, a longtime server at Gator's, on the Seminole-Volusia line. "It's even keeping the birds away."

Read and heed then understand that it's the truth because of global warming. /s

[ErnBatavia]

[Outlaw Billy Mays - or will someone please beat the crap out of him.]

Bumping this year-old thread to let you know that I've got the "Billy Mays Talking Alarmclock" in product development at this very moment.

With that irritating shriek of his, no one will ever hit the Snooze Button, knowing they'd have to hear it all over again...

"It's 6:01 am! But wait! There's more!"

[EGPWS]

Shell No-Pest Strips.

Damn Sam!

I never thought I would be reminded of them at this stage of my life.

They went out before "JARTS" did if I recall.

[ErnBatavia]

Remember, this must be done in an extremely loud, almost screaming voice that causes your teeth to grind, or you lose the whole effect.

Bump to #90...

[greyfoxx39]

What are you doing all the way back there?

[fish hawk]

I don't know.

Have you thought about asking your wife? Just a thought.

[ErnBatavia]

See 81 - it’s happened yet again! A brand new today registrant somehow finds an archaic thread and bumps it.....weird.

[EGPWS]

Hell. Scientists can't even figure out if Pluto is a planet or not.

Fact being usurped by fiction can be considered a personal financial gain via political directive dontcha' know. ; )

[4Godsoloved..Hegave]

Have heard of it years ago and tried it without any noticeable difference.

[null and void]

It has an unfortunate side effect in that it also disorients blondes.

Only if they are barflies...

[Liberty Valance]

[CodeToad]

“It has an unfortunate side effect in that it also disorients blondes.
“

And it took 23 replies to get there. lol.