Let’s talk about a tiny but mighty invader that can turn our home life upside down: flies. With a blink-and-you-miss-it life cycle of roughly 28 days, these pesky little creatures have mastered the art of invading our spaces, particularly our kitchens, bringing along not just annoyance but a risky cargo of bacteria and microorganisms onto our meals.
The fly fiasco tends to hit a peak during the sunnier, warmer months. Higher temperatures provide a perfect backdrop for these insects to multiply and throw an uninvited party at our homes.
Now, supermarket shelves are chock-full of various fly and mosquito repellents. But here’s the hitch – they’re packed with chemicals. While they might send the bugs packing, they’re not doing our health or our planet any favors with their harsh contents.
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