5 Best Tips To Get Rid Of Flies

Summer and monsoon seasons welcome houseflies. These bugs can be found anywhere, especially in places lacking sanitation and driven by odour. These bugs may seem harmless as they do not sting or bite, however, they are the carriers of many disease-causing germs. Flies love to sit on dirty surfaces and gather germs. If they sit on fresh foods served on your plate, the germs may get transferred to your plate and get carried into your body causing ailments like food poisoning, cholera, E coli, typhoid fever, and more. Here are a few tips to get rid of flies at home to improve your quality of life. 

Tips To Get Rid Of Flies 

Vinegar And Soap Fly Trap

One of the best home remedies to get rid of flies is by making vinegar and dishwashing soap fly traps. In a large glass, pour a significant amount of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dishwashing soap. After mixing the solution, cover the glass with a plastic wrap and make a few holes on the surface. This will attract the flies and they will land inside the vessel. 

Plant Flowers

Flies are immensely attracted to flowers and herbs. You can plant flower-bearing plants and herbs on your balcony or terrace garden. These will attract flies keeping them away from your home’s indoor spaces. Some plants that can help you include basil, marigold, and bay leaves.

Keep Your House Clean

The ultimate precaution to keep flies away from your home is to maintain its cleanliness. If something sticky is spilt on the floor or tabletops, ensure cleaning it immediately to avoid the influx of houseflies. You must also keep your fresh food covered as their smell attracts these bugs. 

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Use Essential Oils

Essential oils are an underrated solution to get rid of flies naturally. You can use citronella oil, peppermint, lavender, neem, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oil. Their strong smells and anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties are immensely helpful in repelling flies and other insects. 

Plant Venus Flytrap 

One of the best ways to keep your home free of houseflies is by planting a Venus Flytrap plant in your garden. These carnivorous plants can consume flies if they land inside their mouth.

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