Why this $5 Kmart Australia gadget is selling out across the country: ‘Life saver’

Australians are raving about a ‘genius’ new purchase that’s being dubbed a ‘must-have’ – and the $5 product has already sold out across the country.

The Kmart Fly Repellent Fan ($5) is a simple solution to keep pests at bay.

Australia has been awash with flies lately due to the warm weather, and millions of people have been looking for solutions to keep the winged horrors away.

Hundreds of shoppers have praised the five-star purchase, with many grateful they no longer have to use food nets or stale insect repellent.

“An entertainer’s best friend,” one person claimed. ‘Absolutely fantastic. Keeps all those pesky insects at bay and flying away, not only while eating, but also while entertaining.’

The insect deterrent has special dots on the propeller blades, creating a movement that deters flies.

Kmart’s budget purchase has been compared to the Shooaway Fly Repellent Fan ($24.99), but shoppers are flocking to the department store because of its low price.

Many also revealed that the chemical-free aspect of the fan was particularly attractive.

You can use the fan at outdoor gatherings, such as barbecues and picnics, or just when you want to read quietly under a tree.

You need two AA batteries to power the portable device, and it is lightweight and fits easily into carrying bags and picnic baskets.

Kmart’s budget purchase compared to the Shooaway Fly Repellent Fan ($24.99)

“I originally bought these for Christmas but they are used almost every day,” said one.

‘This little beauty is brilliant. No flies on the food, even at summer barbecues,” one mother wrote.

Some were also grateful for the fan’s soft blades, as accidentally hitting them did not cause injury.

“It really doesn’t disappoint – such an easy and affordable solution,” one man wrote.

Another long-term solution to ensure the flies stay out of your home is to set up a fly trap outside, which will attract the insects from your kitchen and family.

Tiffany from Perth bought a hanging fly trap and used rotten fruit as bait.

Flies are attracted to rotten fruit more than any other substance because of its high concentration of acetic acid, one of the main products generated by fruit fermentation.

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Tiffany’s clever hack caught hundreds of flies and kept them out of her house.

‘Well done! There are no more flies swarming my backyard,” she said. “These things are great.”

Many were grateful for the woman’s helpful tip.

“Wow thank you!” said one. “I definitely have to try this, I’m going to be eaten alive.”