Kelvin Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 I’ve noticed flies gathering underneath the window flashing and settling on the window surround. I’ve googled this and it seems common enough. It’s only happening with the top hung windows. The one centre pivot we have is made differently and there’s no evidence of it so far. I’ve bought some insect repellent spray to help discourage them. Anyone else noticed this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Are these sheltering in the crevices? Dopy and don't fly away unless chased? Look up cluster flies. Spraying the area keeps most from returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Yep. Definitely cluster flies. Seems a poor window design if they can get under the alu cladding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Kelvin said: they can get under the alu cladding. It's what they are noted for. If they can't do that, they're not proper cluster flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 I have the A team then 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 In case anyone has a similar problem. I bought this stuff and wiped it around the inside of the frame and the underside of the cladding and it seems to have worked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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