I had two kills today.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (205134)
Walnut Creek, California
December 15, 2018 10:54pm CST
I had two kills today. I don't like hurting animals, but fruit flies buzzing directly in front of my face will be destroyed.
I think they're here because I tend to eat a bit of banana and a bit of Granny Smith apple, and leave the rest on my counter for later.
When I'm at my computer, and the kitchen light is off, they no doubt take a break from eating and, to quote the brilliant songwriter, Horse, "move toward the light."
The secret to a successful kill is to see which way they move as you move your hands toward each other for the squish and rapidly move your hands in the same direction. It's an acquired skill.
How many kills do you have in an average day? By the way, do you recognize the photo I chose? My dad and I (and later me alone) made a few of these (Monogram model airplanes) when I was a kid.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
16 Dec 18
So will I, I do not need maggots on my food.
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@wolfgirl569 (94703)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Dec 18
Any bug in the house bothering me has to go.
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@wolfgirl569 (94703)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Dec 18
@TheHorse Nope as it seems if I have one spider I have a dozen more.
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@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
16 Dec 18
i feel that way about ants.that's what they get for being in my house.
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@LadyDuck (457314)
• Switzerland
16 Dec 18
In winter almost no kills at all, insects are not around in winter. Yesterday I caught a sting bug in the bedroom (I always open the window in the morning). I did not kill, I got it with a tissue and threw the intruder out of the window.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Dec 18
You are challenging Raid as the fastest fly killer in the west.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
16 Dec 18
We do not have many flies around this time of year but I know some places they are a pest!
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