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Bristol Post
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Alex Evans & Maisie Lillywhite

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Don t kill flies and wasps this summer urge environmental charities | History Defined

Flies and wasps invading your home is, arguably, one of the most annoying things about summer. But despite the frustration they cause, homeowners are being asked not to kill any flying insects this summer, including these two pests.

The summer months often force Britons to make the decision between suffering in the heat of their sweltering homes, or opening the window to cool down and allow pesky insects into their homes. Quite often, a rolled-up newspaper or fly strip comes in handy when your home is being plagued by flying insects in the warmer months.

But Britons have been warned that, this summer, they may see fewer insects than ever before bashing on their windows in an attempt to escape after flying in, YorkshireLive reports. Due to the declining insect population, homeowners are being asked to spare the lives of the pests.

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