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Are flies harmful?
- In many cases, flies won't do any harm. However, they can carry viruses and bacteria that can spread when they bite, such as cholera, E. coli, dysentery, and a tropical infection called yaws.
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How to get rid of houseflies
- Before you purchase a can of pesticide, try to get rid of flies naturally. There are various methods.
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Lavender
- Lavender is an excellent way to repel flies. Its smell wards them away, simply because they can't stand the scent.
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Basil
- Basil is another plant with a scent flies can't stand. You can use it in various areas throughout your home, such as near your food or your garbage cans.
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Vinegar and dish soap
- Mix apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap in a tall glass. Cover the glass with plastic wrap. Secure the plastic wrap with a rubber band and poke small holes in the top. This will trap those small, annoying fruit flies.
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Cayenne pepper and water
- Mix cayenne pepper with water and spray around the house to deter flies from coming in. Just be careful you don't get any in your eyes!
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Venus flytrap
- Venus flytraps are carnivorous plants that eat insects, including flies. They will break down the insect over five to 12 days, and then spit out the exoskeleton.
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Natural trap bait
- You can also use foods or drinks that are attractive to flies in order to trick them into a trap.
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Essential oils
- Many essential oils have strong odors that chase flies away. Some good ones are clove oil, thyme oil, peppermint oil, lemongrass oil, and cinnamon oil.
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Insecticide and other repellents
- In addition to natural ways to get rid of flies, you can use insecticides and traps to kill or remove them.
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Pyrethrin-based insecticide
- If you do need to use insecticide, pyrethrin-based insecticides are most common for indoor fly infestations. Make sure it's for indoor use, and ventilate the area well.
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Light trap
- When flies try to get to the light, they’ll either be killed with an electric zap or trapped, depending on what kind of light trap you get.
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Citronella candle
- Another scent flies hate comes from the citronella plant. Using citronella candles can help to keep flies away, especially in your outdoor space.
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Sticky traps
- Sticky traps aren't so effective as other traps, but can be added to help control infestations.
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Electronic swatter
- Swatters are an excellent tool to quickly get rid of flies in your home. Flies fly right in between the mesh and are struck by a high voltage spark, which kills them instantly.
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How to repel flies from your outdoor space
- You can try planting herbs and flowers such as basil or marigolds (pictured) around the house. You can also use sticky traps outside.
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What attracts houseflies to your home?
- Houseflies are mainly attracted by items in which they can lay eggs, such as food waste and animal feces.
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Preventing a housefly infestation
- The best way to deal with a fly infestation is to prevent it in the first place. This can be done in a number of ways.
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Keep your home properly sealed - Make sure your windows, doors, and vents are properly sealed and free from holes or other damage.
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Get a proper garbage bin - Use a garbage can with a tight-fitting lid, and take the bag out as soon as it’s full.
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Do your dishes
- Dirty dishes and glasses are a haven for flies, so make sure not to leave them out for long.
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Store food properly - Store food properly in airtight containers, especially if they're outside the fridge.
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Clean food spills immediately
- Flies are most attracted to moist or rotten foods. Therefore, whenever you spill food, clean it up immediately.
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Clean around your house - Don’t leave grass clippings or leaves out to decay near your home.
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Clear the drain
- Drains are a magnet for flies, as they're filled with rotten organic material. Make sure to clean them every week with a disinfectant.
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Turn off outdoor lights - Turn off outdoor lights at night when possible. Flies are attracted to light.
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Clean up your pets feces - Clean up animal feces, such as those in a cat’s litter box, right away.
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Avoid using rat poison
- Avoid using rat poison to kill rodents, because the carcasses can attract flies. Instead, use a snap trap. Sources: (Good Housekeeping) (Country Living) (Healthline) See also: Disturbing things that happen if you stop cleaning your home
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Are flies harmful?
- In many cases, flies won't do any harm. However, they can carry viruses and bacteria that can spread when they bite, such as cholera, E. coli, dysentery, and a tropical infection called yaws.
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
How to get rid of houseflies
- Before you purchase a can of pesticide, try to get rid of flies naturally. There are various methods.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
Lavender
- Lavender is an excellent way to repel flies. Its smell wards them away, simply because they can't stand the scent.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
Basil
- Basil is another plant with a scent flies can't stand. You can use it in various areas throughout your home, such as near your food or your garbage cans.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
Vinegar and dish soap
- Mix apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap in a tall glass. Cover the glass with plastic wrap. Secure the plastic wrap with a rubber band and poke small holes in the top. This will trap those small, annoying fruit flies.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
Cayenne pepper and water
- Mix cayenne pepper with water and spray around the house to deter flies from coming in. Just be careful you don't get any in your eyes!
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
Venus flytrap
- Venus flytraps are carnivorous plants that eat insects, including flies. They will break down the insect over five to 12 days, and then spit out the exoskeleton.
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
Natural trap bait
- You can also use foods or drinks that are attractive to flies in order to trick them into a trap.
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
Essential oils
- Many essential oils have strong odors that chase flies away. Some good ones are clove oil, thyme oil, peppermint oil, lemongrass oil, and cinnamon oil.
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
Insecticide and other repellents
- In addition to natural ways to get rid of flies, you can use insecticides and traps to kill or remove them.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
Pyrethrin-based insecticide
- If you do need to use insecticide, pyrethrin-based insecticides are most common for indoor fly infestations. Make sure it's for indoor use, and ventilate the area well.
© Shutterstock
11 / 29 Fotos
Light trap
- When flies try to get to the light, they’ll either be killed with an electric zap or trapped, depending on what kind of light trap you get.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
Citronella candle
- Another scent flies hate comes from the citronella plant. Using citronella candles can help to keep flies away, especially in your outdoor space.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Sticky traps
- Sticky traps aren't so effective as other traps, but can be added to help control infestations.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Electronic swatter
- Swatters are an excellent tool to quickly get rid of flies in your home. Flies fly right in between the mesh and are struck by a high voltage spark, which kills them instantly.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
How to repel flies from your outdoor space
- You can try planting herbs and flowers such as basil or marigolds (pictured) around the house. You can also use sticky traps outside.
© Shutterstock
16 / 29 Fotos
What attracts houseflies to your home?
- Houseflies are mainly attracted by items in which they can lay eggs, such as food waste and animal feces.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Preventing a housefly infestation
- The best way to deal with a fly infestation is to prevent it in the first place. This can be done in a number of ways.
© Shutterstock
18 / 29 Fotos
Keep your home properly sealed - Make sure your windows, doors, and vents are properly sealed and free from holes or other damage.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Get a proper garbage bin - Use a garbage can with a tight-fitting lid, and take the bag out as soon as it’s full.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
Do your dishes
- Dirty dishes and glasses are a haven for flies, so make sure not to leave them out for long.
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
Store food properly - Store food properly in airtight containers, especially if they're outside the fridge.
© Shutterstock
22 / 29 Fotos
Clean food spills immediately
- Flies are most attracted to moist or rotten foods. Therefore, whenever you spill food, clean it up immediately.
© Shutterstock
23 / 29 Fotos
Clean around your house - Don’t leave grass clippings or leaves out to decay near your home.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Clear the drain
- Drains are a magnet for flies, as they're filled with rotten organic material. Make sure to clean them every week with a disinfectant.
© Shutterstock
25 / 29 Fotos
Turn off outdoor lights - Turn off outdoor lights at night when possible. Flies are attracted to light.
© Shutterstock
26 / 29 Fotos
Clean up your pets feces - Clean up animal feces, such as those in a cat’s litter box, right away.
© Shutterstock
27 / 29 Fotos
Avoid using rat poison
- Avoid using rat poison to kill rodents, because the carcasses can attract flies. Instead, use a snap trap. Sources: (Good Housekeeping) (Country Living) (Healthline) See also: Disturbing things that happen if you stop cleaning your home
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How to keep your home fly-free
Fight those irritating little invaders with these easy tricks
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When the warmer months come around, flies come too. Whether you live in a big city, the suburbs, or in the countryside, flies are everywhere. And although flies may not seem dangerous, they tend to carry diseases and filth with them, which can cause problems for your living environment, and the health of both you and your loved ones (including your pets).
Therefore, it's time that you learn how to get rid of the flies in your home. Browse through this gallery to discover how.
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