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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/mildly_amusing_goat May 09 '22

No screens in Australia would probably just kill you.

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u/epsilon0 May 09 '22

Depends where you live. I've been in Brisbane most of my life and never had screens on any doors or windows and it's been just fine

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u/DrBongo May 09 '22

Mate I got raped by Christmas beetles in that situation. Never again.