The flies this summer are worse than ever! I swear I open my door for 2 quick seconds and 10 flies come inside!!!

Once I get my handy-dandy fly swatter out, the chameleon-like flies become invisible.

Yet, when I make lunch, the dastardly little critters reappear, buzzing around my face as I attempt to scoop a spoonful of deliciousness into my mouth without eating a fly.

Fly Strips To The Rescue

Needing extra help with the fly situation, I decided to buy a pack of fly strips.

When I was just a little tike, I remember Grandpa having these sticky fly trap strips hanging in the barn. The strips were always plastered with flies stuck to them.

I was sure they’d work well in the van and keep the influx of summer flies under control.

Hanging The Fly Paper Strip

I read the directions. Then, with a somewhat evil grin on my face, proceeded to pull the sticky strip of doom out of it’s casing.

As the gooey strip stretched to it’s full length, it got stuck to my finger.

I thought a sticky finger would be the least of my problems.

The Hazard Of Hanging Fly Strips In A Tiny Space

During the night, I hung the fly tape over the sink so it was out of my way when I got up to answer the Call of Nature.

During the day, I hung the fly tape over my bed so I could use the kitchen and sink area.

The problem with moving a fly strip is, the sticky strip can get stuck to your clothing.

The problem with hanging a fly strip over your van bed is, if you reach for something you’ve thrown onto your bed, the sticky strip can get stuck in your hair.

The Results

After a more than a day, the fly strip caught 2 whole flies.

The other flies were still buzzing around the van… playing hide and seek every time I got the fly swatter out.

I determined the hazard of having fly strips in the van was not worth the effort. With my propensities, who knows what else I could end up getting the darn thing stuck to!?!?

I bet you never thought I could write a whole post about a silly little fly strip!

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