6 effective ways to prevent flies from entering your home

 

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Let’s face it, flies are undoubtedly the most annoying insects, at least when we’re indoors. There are times of the year when they seem to be everywhere, and there’s no way to prevent them from entering your home, or from leaving forever.

 

 

There are various solutions to try to prevent flies from entering your home, such as using mosquito nets or similar products, but unfortunately, not everyone can afford them. There are also many repellent sprays, but these are toxic and harmful to our health.

Luckily, there are remedies that prevent flies from entering your home, or at least minimize their presence. Below, we suggest the most effective ones, which smell pleasant and pose no risk to your health.

Eucalyptus oil. This all-natural product has insect repellent and anti-inflammatory properties. This is precisely why it’s excellent for both preventing and relieving insect bites.

To make a fly repellent, mix 15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil with 60 ml of water in a spray bottle. You can spray this repellent both on your skin and in the corners of your home where flies enter.

Incense and candles . Some incense made from specific plants or essential oils can be effective against flies. Citronella and lemon are the most commonly used and work against both flies and mosquitoes.

Place incense and candles made from these plants in various corners of your home, including terraces or gardens. For larger spaces, opt for scented candles to repel flies and fill the entire room with a pleasant scent.

Apple cider vinegar . Its pungent odor is considered extremely annoying by flies, who will stay away. Mix 120 ml of apple cider vinegar with 125 ml of water and spray the solution at fly entry points, such as windows or balconies.

Bottle fly trap . If your house has already been infested with flies, you can make a simple homemade trap.

Heat 250 ml of water and dissolve 50 grams of sugar in it. Stir until the mixture becomes almost creamy. Cut a plastic bottle in half and pour the water and sugar into it. Sprinkle a teaspoon of dry yeast on the surface, then use the other end of the bottle (the neck) as a funnel. The flies will enter the bottle but won’t be able to escape.

Bay leaves . Bay leaves are an excellent option for keeping away those annoying flies that swarm around your kitchen or dining room.

Grind a few fresh leaves on a plate and place them in various corners of the house.

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Citrus fruits . Most insects, including flies, can’t stand the scent of citrus fruits, turning them into natural repellents.

Instead of throwing the peels in the trash, cut them into pieces and place them on the windowsill or at the balcony entrance to keep flies and other insects out.