Conservatories make great additions to our homes, giving you a place to enjoy beautiful natural sunlight without the extreme temperatures and are generally just a great place to relax and enjoy the wonders of nature. However, being so close to your garden does come with some issues; the main one being insects. When those insects start coming inside your conservatory, they can become a lot more difficult to deal with. But our great tips below outline how you can ensure your conservatory stays an insect-free place.

Prevention

Flies and other insects and attracted to conservatories for many of the same reasons people are; because they can enjoy the natural sunlight without the rest of the elements. A conservatory is just more hospitable than a garden. It offers shelter and maintains the right temperature for longer, so it’s easy to see why insects enjoy them.

One of the best ways to prevent insects from invading your conservatory is to take preventative measures first. Conservatory screens are a great way to this; they are made from a thin mesh and they make it more difficult for insects to get through into the conservatory. You should also use pesticides in your garden to help reduce the number of insects you have to deal with.

What If They Still Get In?

If insects have already got into your conservatory then you’ll have to combat them the old-fashioned way. Make sure you stock up on a few supplies to help you deal with the insects, and try and stop them from entering the rest of your home.

Fly Swatter – The most basic of your insect fighting tools, a fly swatter is simple and to the point. Of course, if you’re dealing with large swarms of insects it’s not going to be overly helpful but it’s still handy to have. You can buy fly swatters or make your own a rolled newspaper will usually do the job in a pinch.

Insect Sprays –Insect sprays come in numerous forms and types but they all basically do the same job. Unlike fly swatters, they can be used to take out larger groups of insects, handle them with care though because they can contain harmful chemicals. You should also always stay clear of the conservatory till the spray as dissipated and you might want to consider a face mask as well.

Fly Paper –Fly paper can be laid out in your conservatory and works by attracting flies to land on it. Once landed, the insect will be stuck. Flypaper is disposable and will lose its potency after awhile but it is an effective way of stopping insects without chasing after them in your home.

It’s inevitable that insects will enter your conservatory at some point, but following some simple preventative measures, and having the right tools to hand, should minimise the issue and create an enjoyable space for you to relax in.

If you’re finding that you need to keep the door open in order to let some air into the space, it may be worth investing in a conservatory roof that will keep the space much cooler in the summer months. With solid roof tiles, the heat will reflect off the roof allowing for a much more usable space. For more information, call us on 01249 658 514 or fill in our contact form and we will get back to you.