Keep Flies Away With One Simple Trick…It Really Works!

Keep flies away the natural way…

  

I recently saw a post on facebook about this trick…and I never thought about blogging about it until now, since so many people had never heard of this, I thought it would be worth sharing.

My wife’s family has been doing this for many years to control flies the natural way. I was skeptical until we tried it ourselves. It really does work. We would just put in 1 penny and sometimes a crumbled up piece of aluminum foil in a bag, filled it with water and then hung it by a tree, under a patio umbrella or wherever pesky flies would be. It definitely works!

Below are comments on this fly control idea.

Zip-lock water bags: #1 Says: I tried the zip lock bag and pennies this weekend. I have a horse trailer. The flies were bad while I was camping. I put the baggies with pennies above the door of the LQ. NOT ONE FLY came in the trailer.The horse trailer part had many. Not sure why it works but it does!

#2 Says:Fill a zip lock bag with water and 5 or 6 pennies and hang it in the problem area. In my case it was a particular window in my home. It had a slight passage way for insects. Every since I have done that, it has kept flies and wasps away. Some say that wasps and flies mistake the bag for some other insect nest and are threatened.

#3 Says:I swear by the plastic bag of water trick. I have them on porch and basement. We saw these in Northeast Mo. at an Amish grocery store& have used them since. They say it works because a fly sees a reflection& won’t come around.

#4 Says:Regarding the science behind zip log bags of water? My research found that the millions of molecules of water presents its own prism effect and given that flies have a lot of eyes, to them it’s like a zillion disco balls reflecting light, colors and movement in a dizzying manner. When you figure that flies are prey for many other bugs, animals, birds, etc., they simply won’t take the risk of being around that much perceived action. We went from hundreds of flies to seeing the occasional one, but he didn’t hang around long.

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A Patriotic Light Display Honors Our Soldiers ~ A Memorial Day Tribute!

A beautiful tribute in honor of our troops, veterans and fallen soldiers.

A family honors our 1.3 million fallen soldiers with this amazing patriotic light display – it’s a must see!

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Caruso’s Saturday Shot ~ When Life Gives You Lemons…

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

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Carpe Diem…

Special Day Today ~ 12.12.12. 

It is the last repeating number date of the century, and just possibly holds a bit of magic.  So go seize the day and make it magical.

    

Carpe diem…

 

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The Truth About Social Media Sites

Why is Social Media Important?

• Great way to Network and increase our trustworthiness, goodwill and credibility.
• Social media can help generate leads, track clients, sales and distribution, as well as improve productivity.
• Print media is largely losing its appeal, and people are now looking to a different direction to promote their business and improve their business prospects.
• Social media sites make you more visible to the client, and can relate to them on a personal level.
• Social media allows you to create meaningful and personal relationships with clients and potential customers.
• Generate powerful traffic to your website.
• Cost effective way to announce new properties or services.
• Meet new people across the globe.
• No mass email or promotional marketing to sort out and read in your email inbox.

 Facts and Figures

•  The top social networking websites is divided into three categories: General purpose, special interest social networks with a specific theme, and international sites.
• 79% of companies use Social Media
• 65% of Adults online use social media for personal and professional use.
• Users that follow brands or businesses has increased by 106% and are more likely to continue usage and recommend to others.
• 23% of facebook users check their account 8 or more times daily. Average of total users is  4 – 5 times daily.
• Fastest growing segment in social media are 45-55 years old.
• Facebook , Twitter and Linkedin has the biggest subscribed members and the greatest impact on consumers and businesses.
• It has been estimated that in 2012, social media revenues will reach 17 billion dollars globally with the majority coming from advertising.
• In 2013, the idea that social media is a soft, networking tool will slowly give way to its acceptance as a serious business tool.

 Will you jump on the bandwagon in 2013? There really is no other option…

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New Listing ~ The San Clemente Gym is now for sale!

San Clemente Gym – a Business Opportunity.  Own your own business and stay in shape! 

123 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA

 

The San Clemente Gym is a landmark in the city for over 30 years.

 The Gym is approximately 3,000 sqft with Mens and Ladies shower rooms &

locker area. The gym is being sold fully equipped as an all purpose

fitness center. The equipment spans a wide range of fitness training

and there is a boxing work- out room as well as specialty classes.

Private Training is also available from knowledgeable and dedicated

Trainers. Rent for this location is $4,000 per month rolling on a

month to month basis. The membership count is strong and San

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Mens Locker Room

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Motivational Monday ~ Adjust the Sails…

It’s a brand new week, time to set sail… full speed ahead.

 We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.~ Author Unknown

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Caruso’s Friday Funny & Quote

Ho! Ho! Ho!  Even Santa played…

 

The only real mistake is the one from which…we learn nothing. ~ John Powell

 So… this year,  I’ll try to do my Christmas shopping early instead of waiting till last minute!

 

Happy Friday, Everyone!

 

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Caruso’s Green Thoughts ~ How do Plants Return After a Fire?

California has its dry spells and wild fires are a result.

 Did you ever wonder how plants return to an area that was burned out in a wild fire?

 Chaparral plants have actually adapted to infrequent fires. Some even require fire to re-sprout. The “yellow rock rose” seeds need 250 degrees of heat for 5+ minutes to germinate. You can only get that kind of heat from a fire! Some other species use chemicals leached from charred wood and smoke to stimulate seed growth.

 1 – 2 years after a fire: annuals flood a just scorched area.

3+ years after a fire: shrubs re-seed and re-sprout, but take a long time to grow.

 Mother Nature has her mysteries…

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Caruso Never Sleeps ~ Fall Means Time to cut back Watering

Summer is over and I miss it already as the days grow shorter. Now we can be efficient with water usage. October, November and December are traditionally when Southern Californians waste most water. That is because while the weather remains relatively warm, many plants begin to go dormant and as a result they require far less water. Most people can reduce their water consumption 40% o 70% at this time of year and still have healthy plants. You can conserve thousands of gallons of water during these 3 months alone by:

1)      Cut down lawn watering to 2 days a week about 4 minutes per watering

2)      Plant more California-Friendly native plants – talk to your local nursery

3)      If you have a standard manual sprinkler timer, replace it with a smart timer that automatically adjusts your water with the weather…and you might get rebates from your water supply company too!

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