THERE’S nothing more annoying than setting up a barbecue to enjoy in the sunshine, with flies swarming your food as soon as you start cooking.
But one woman has shared a clever way to stop ruining your outdoor feast , and it’s entirely chemical free.
Herinvolves using a cupboard staple, and something you’d already be using for the BBQ – namely, and a hot piece of coal.
Dil took to her TikTok page to share her hack, as she shared a video demonstrating just how effective it can be.
The clip showed a cup sitting on the table, with smoke coming off it, as Dil explained she was shown the clever trick when she went to a restaurant in Kıbrıs,
“Little hack for you, a little bit of coffee and coal when you’ve got the barbecue on stops the flies coming around your food,”; she said in the video.
And while Dil used Turkish coffee – a finely ground coffee known for its texture – for the hack, you can use any ground coffee for it to work.
People were quick to comment on her video, with one writing: “Wow ...that’s amazing...thanks for sharing...I hate flies!”;
“Yes, they taught us that in Cyprus too- it really works,”; another added.
“My mum did that but I forgot about it,”; a third admitted.
“Thank you for reminding me.”;
“We do this on hols in Cyprus,”; someone else commented.
“Great idea darling,”; another said.
With someone else asking “can we use Nescafe?”;.
“I don’t see why not!”; Dil replied.
“They use strong Turkish coffee in Cyprus as it’s always to hand.”;
Meanwhile, another expert has explained that as well as being annoying, flies can pose a – as they can transfer bacteria likeSalmonellaandE. colionto food and preparation surfaces.
According to Pest-Stop‘s technical training manager Sophie Thorogood, there are some tips to follow to keep the unwelcome guests at bay.
Firstly, it’s important to keep your – and your – clean.
“Fliesare drawn to food residues and moisture,”; Sophie said.
“Make sure to wipe down surfaces,spills and avoid leaving dirty dishes in the sink or on countertops.
“They also breed in decaying waste, making household bins a prime hotspot.
“To reduceflyactivity, make sure rubbish is removed regularly and bins are kept tightly closed.”;
And if you’re planning a barbecue in the evening, it’s important to turn off your outdoor lights.
“Fliesare attracted to light sources, especially at night,”; Sophie added.
“Turning off unnecessary outdoor lights or switching to warm-coloured bulbs can help reduce the number of insects hovering around your home.”;
However, you can use a light to trap the little insects, as it’s another natural way of dealing with the problem.
“These devices use energy-efficient LED lamps to attract and captureflies, helping to maintain a cleaner, more hygienic environment,”; she continued.
“For best results, install light traps just above eye level and away from ceilings, where they’ll be most effective in intercepting flying insects.”;
