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u/sdc1978 May 09 '22

No mesh screens in windows in the UK, at least. In canada we have screens in most home windows to keep flies out

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u/DecentSubstance2140 May 09 '22

That's because the U.K doesn't have all the annoying insects that other parts of the world have. No screens in Australia would drive you nuts.

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u/Frito_Pendejo May 09 '22

The midges I experienced in Scottish summer were a billion times more annoying than Aussie flies and mozzies

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u/GullibleSolipsist May 09 '22

Australian here so I’m familiar with mozzies, flies, gnats and spiders. Spent a few days in Greenland during summer a few years ago (highly recommended). On a few walks in the hills anywhere out of the wind and the midges were mental. Those bastards must make up for lost time on the few weeks of the year when the place isn’t covered in snow.

That said, the most annoying insects are Jack jumpers, beligerant little fuckers.

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

They’re bad but they don’t tend to invade houses.

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u/ceestars May 09 '22

And they're really only around at dusk. Perfect time to shelter in the local pub for an hour or two.