Yellow Canteen

Flies can transmit up to 65 diseases, including deadly typhoid. Open-air school canteens make children highly vulnerable to flies, and poor mealtime hygiene puts them at risk. Dulux wanted to help. Through research, a solution was found: Flies hate yellow. We tested food on two tables—one painted in yellow, the other untouched. Astonishingly, flies were only drawn to the non-yellowed table. We then transformed school canteens by painting tables, benches, and walls in yellow. The result? The Yellow Canteens effectively repelled flies, creating a healthier dining environment for students.