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I don't know if it's because I live in the suburbs, but if someone leaves the door open for 10 minutes, it will take me 10 days to get rid of all the flies that then fly into my house. Flies, undesirable both indoors and outdoors, are much more than just nuisances.
I have already tried several methods to get rid of them: the famous fly swatter, the traditional trap, sticky strips (not very aesthetic!) and even natural solutions. After hearing about a fly gun, I absolutely had to try it! Here are my thoughts after testing it out.
This extremely lightweight fly gun uses table salt as a projectile. Although it looks like a child's toy, it should still be handled with caution. It is recommended to keep it out of reach of young children.
Since it uses only table salt as a projectile, this device is environmentally friendly. Without batteries, each "shot" is loaded by hand, with the crank located below.
The only downside is that it can leave small salt residues, not to mention the small dead bodies of the flies that are affected. The insects are often paralyzed and not necessarily dead, and must then be disposed of.
It remains a weapon that must be handled with care. A shot directly on the skin does not hurt, having tested it. On the other hand, we want to avoid the eyes or pets. It is recommended to keep the rifle out of the reach of young children (even if they do not have the strength to crack the device for a shot).
Absolutely! You will have hours of fun declaring war on flies and insects.
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