i live in a block of flats and on the frontdoor going into the block we are surrounded by dragonflies must of been about 30 - 40 on the dor this morning how can we provent theses things coming to our door?
2006-09-18 22:09:19 · 6 answers · asked by marie e 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
"dragonflys" or more commonly known as "daddy longlegs" are actually Crane Flies. They only appear once Summer is over and the ground gets wet so that they can burrow their way out and fly around our houses. They are attracted to light, so head towards lamp shades, TV's, lamps etc. They only live for about 24 hours once they have left their nests and last for a period of approximatley 4 weeks. They will soon by gone, so bear with it.
2006-09-18 22:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by jude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get rid of them, you need to get rid of thier food souce. which is most likely mosquitoes in your area.
Mosquitoes are naturally scared of the noise a dragonfly emits while flying around, but this noise probably attracts more dragonflys thinking that the hunting is good in that area.
So, the solution? Those citranella candles possibly. to make the mosquitoes move away from your house, and with the dragonflies with them.
2006-09-19 05:25:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i heard that they are attracted by fade green or lime light (or even light in general). you could try hanging a special bug repellent away from your door to attract them. but do you really wanna do that? they are so beautiful. i wish i had some near me.
2006-09-19 05:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ksotikouli♥™ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are so lucky i love dragonflies, they will propbably be gone soon as they dont live for very long so enjjoy while you can
2006-09-19 05:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate them. They are attracted to light.
2006-09-19 05:26:08 · answer #5 · answered by Angel D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
conducive environments
2006-09-21 10:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋