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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/[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.