A yellow weather warning has been put in place by the Met Office warning of heavy thunderstorms and showers over the weekend. As well as the risk of lightning strikes and possible flooding, in some areas people may also find another unwelcome prospect, thunder flies.
They have a stinger and can puncture plants, fruit and even animals. If you’re a victim of these unwelcome guests,Make sure it is a thunderfly first Their wings are narrow and fringed, and thunder flies have two pairs - however some can also be wingless. There are around 150 species of thunder flies native to Britain.
To get rid of thunder flies, spotting them early is your best bet. Wherever you spot the bugs, apply narrow-range oil, neem oil, or insecticidal soaps.
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