Stopping butterflies flying into the conservatory

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chrisox
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Stopping butterflies flying into the conservatory

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I've searched old forum posts and seen others complaining about butterflies coming into their conservatories. I have a south facing conservatory and whenever I slide open the doors on a sunny day I get one or more butterflies coming in. I'm forever hoying them out with a net or plastic jug and piece of card. I also keep destroying spider webs in case they get caught in them. I encourage butterflies into my garden with suitable plants but this is a bit of a drawback.

So, does anyone have any ideas? I know having silhouettes of birds of prey on the windows discourages birds flying into them, but don't know if it discourages butterflies. It is a white conservatory with lots of colourful objects inside, maybe that attracts them. Ideas most welcome as it's become an almost daily summer ritual.

Cheers

Chris
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Re: Stopping butterflies flying into the conservatory

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Something of this ilk will be your best bet

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AIZESI-Curtain ... 309&sr=8-3
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chrisox
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Re: Stopping butterflies flying into the conservatory

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Thanks Bugboy, yes that work, although it would rather block the view out of our conservatory. But if I get desperate enough...

Cheers

Chris
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