One of My Greatest Fears

Don't laugh too hard but one of my greatest fears is the housefly.  

 If I hear one, my tail goes between my legs and I RUN!

 I don't care where I run to - I just NEED to get away and find a safe place when he can't get me!

 Mom was reading online that "Flies hate the smell of essential oils like lemon grass, peppermint, lavender and eucalyptus – put a few drops in a spray bottle and use around the house daily."
 

 So she mixed up a batch and sprayed it all over the screen door - inside and out and all over the siding that's close to the back door.    Can you see the duct tape on the screen?  It's plugging up any holes where a fly might be able to get inside my house.   Mom spends lots of $$ on duct tape☺

This will be the next thing that she does:

"I did a bit of research on this and it has actually been popular for years.   Flies have compound eyes with thousands of tiny lenses.   Their eyes are especially good at picking up movement.   One theory is that when a fly sees the reflection of the sun off of the water, they perceive it as movement and stay away.   I noticed that when we do get a rogue fly inside, it is often an overcast day.

Fly-Away How To:

1.  Fill a plastic sandwich bag about 1/3 full of water.

2.  Add a penny.

3. Seal, fold and tape the top to prevent any leaks.

4.  Place inside a 2nd plastic bag.

5.  Cinch and tie.

6.  Hang over doors on the exterior of your home."

She bought a flyswatter and she uses it and I stay by her side to encourage her to "GET HIM!"

 I think I hear him in the bedroom end, mom.  HURRY!

Because I have a fear of flies and thunderstorms and fireworks and umbrellas and who knows what else because mom says that I create new fears daily, she decided to give these treats a whirl and see if maybe they will work for me. 

We are hoping that SOMETHING will work!  Mom says that she has never known an Airedale with so many fears before.  
We will let you know how it goes.

Love ya lots♥
Molly