I live in an older home with double-hung windows. In order to accomodate a window air-conditioning unit in my studio, it was necessary to raise the front (lower) window, which leaves a gap between the two windows. Normally, there is a screen in place to keep bugs out but it had to be removed, obviously.
In order to seal the gap, I've put a strip across, taped in place, from the top edge of the front window to the glass of the one behind. Bugs (moths, most especially) get between the two windows and can't figure out how to get out. They invariably go up, hit the strip, flutter down just a bit, crawl back up, hit the strip, flutter down just a bit, crawl back up...you get the idea...
Freedom is as simple as going down, since that's where the exit is. It must seem counterintuitive to them to do so but, judging by the growing collection on the lower window frame, release from this cycle of futility comes only with death.
Where are you killing yourself? Maybe you should look around for another direction...
Love it! Thank you! Big huuuugs to you, too!!
Posted by: Erin G | August 15, 2011 at 11:03 PM