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By Jason Graham

Retractable Fly Screens: Melbourne Homeowner’s First Defence Against Harmful Insects

Nothing beats having breakfast while having an unobstructed view of your garden, with the birds a-chirping and the flowers a-bloom while a gentle breeze caresses your cheeks.

However, by opening your windows, you allow not only sunshine and the wind to enter your home. As you leave your windows open, you are virtually sending out an invitation to insects and bugs to come inside your home.

Consider the facts: Humans have to peacefully co-exist with other creatures. However, this does not mean that you or your family members have to suffer the hazards and risks associated with common pests.

Your homes mortal enemy, the fly

The common house fly and mosquito has been the bane of humans since time immemorial. Experts estimates that for every fly that is seen, there are 19 others lurking, hidden from plain view. Furthermore, a fly, on average, harbours 33 million microorganisms in its gut and roughly half a billion microorganisms on its body and legs. Flies have been associated with more than 100 pathogens like Salmonella, Staphylococcus, E. Coli and Shigella. In turn, these pathogens cause diseases like polio, diarrhoea, typhoid fever, cholera, hepatitis and more. Now, consider the fact that flies have only two wings. This means that they have to land often: on plates, on utensils and other things that you and your child come into regular contact with.

Don’t forget the harmful insects as well

Also, consider other insects like wasps and bees that can thrive in your garden. While these insects are welcome guests in your garden because they enable your plants and flowers to flourish, inside the home, they can cause painful — and in some cases, fatal — stings.

The solution is a Retractable Fly Screen

So how can you have your cake and eat it, too? Retractable fly screens, Melbourne homeowners have discovered, gives them the perfect compromise between having a great view of their property while preventing harmful insects from entering their home. Whilst conventional insect screens obstruct the view from the window, are difficult to uninstall, and cannot be fitted to modern bi-fold and sliding doors, retractable fly screens offer a remedy to these and more.

Made of high quality materials, retractable fly screens come in ten standard colours and homeowners can opt for them to be custom-painted to complement their homes’ interiors. Retractable fly screens do away with bulky parts and screws, giving your home an uncluttered look. Additionally, they are easy to operate and can be fitted with just about any window or door.

Elegant and easy to operate, retractable fly screens offer both utility and beauty, making them a welcome addition to any home.

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