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Does the bag of water hung outside a door really get rid of flies?

We used to live in Arkansas and would always see bags of water hanging outside doors–especially restaurants–and when we asked what they were for, we were always told it keeps flies out! No one could explain why–but swore it worked! We have a really bad fly problem here in California and I hate to use sprays–and they seem to multiply faster than I can use a fly swatter! Does water outside the door really work? Is anything added to the water? And…one final question–IF this really works–why, how?

YES it works!!
There is more than one theory behind this home remedy, and the first theory hinges on the natural instincts and the poor eyesight of flies. Clear bags of water are said to cast images that to a fly resemble spider webs, and flies steer clear of anything that resembles a web. The other theory claims the reflection of the water disorients flies, and this illusion is said to be an effective way to get rid of flies and greatly control their numbers. Whatever the reason, this home remedy is said to really work.

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