Novel Ways to Get Rid of House Flies
June 5th, 2011 | 
Author: Springtime always brings the annoying onset of houseflies proceeded by the often frustrating efforts to rid our homes of them. No matter what we do, they always seem to sneak through momentarily opened doors or briefly cracked windows. Here are a few ways to get rid of flies, some more widely known methods and others a little less common.
-Basil and mint plants are said to be deterrents for flies. Many people place the plants right outside doors and even in kitchens for this reason. One restaurant tried this with several basil plants in the kitchen, noticeably decreasing the number of flies.
-Oils such as orange, lemon, clove and basil are also fly deterrents and often used in the cleaning process to repel flies.
-A tried and true (and inexpensive) method for killing fruit flies involves a disposable cup or bowl, or even just an old jar or container of some sort. Place a juicy piece of fruit inside to attract the flies such as oranges, peaches, etc. Cover it with plastic wrap and poke just a few very small holes in the plastic with a fork. This allows fruit flies to get in but usually keeps them from getting out, therefore breaking their breeding cycle and substantially reducing their number. Then whenever needed just thrown it out and start again.
-Another simple and frequently successful method in dealing with flies just takes a bowl filled about half way with vinegar, beer or any inexpensive wine. Flies are attracted to the liquid but are usually unable to get back out of the bowl. To kill the flies faster or ensure that larger flies stick better try adding a little dish soap to the mixture.
-Lavender in almost any form is also used in deterring flies. Bunches of fresh lavender, lavender plants and especially lavender oils in a burner can be placed throughout the house or porch area to help keep flies away.
-Cloves are a great deterrent to flies as well. Cloves inside sachets can be hung around the house. They’re fragrant and decorative and flies hate the smell.
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