Eliminate flies - tips

Video: How to Get Rid of House Flies (4 Simple Steps)

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Keep home and kitchen clean. Cover the compost bins, keep pet food and keep the trash sealed. Destroy the flies when you see them. Try using fruit fly traps, pyrethrum sprays, or homemade fly pads. Prevent flies from entering your home. Install screens over windows and doors and apply lavender oil to the doors. Finally, consider growing a plant that repels flies.

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Method 1 of 12: Use Windex spray

Spray the flies with glass cleaner. Windex glass cleaner sprayed on the flies not only made the flies unable to fly, but also cleaned the place where the flies landed. Aim for flies and spray; Windex solution will wet the fly wings and fall to the ground. Note that this solution will not kill flies, but you can use a tissue to pick them up and flush them with water. Better yet, you can add isopropyl alcohol (95% best) in a used Windex spray to spray dead flies. This solution is very effective at killing bees, killing bees almost immediately. A fly can be destroyed within 15 seconds. However isopropyl alcohol is not very effective when used to kill fruit flies (fruit flies like fermented fruit, so they are almost immune to alcohol). advertisement

Method 2 of 12: Clean up anything that attracts flies

Clean the kitchen thoroughly. Eliminate any food scraps or block access to discarded food. Flies will roam around the kitchen if they can smell the food, so you need to store or cover foods such as cakes, cut fruit, any food that is not immediately needed to cook. etc ...
- Wash dishes immediately after using them.
- After eating, put all crumbs and leftovers in the trash.
- Teach your child to clean up after using the kitchen to prepare food or drink. All your efforts can be ruined by just one person who does not know how to keep the kitchen clean.
- Place spoiled food in the compost area. The flies can lay eggs on rotting fruit.
Seal the compost containers. Any crumbs for composting should be covered carefully while in the kitchen. This is a major source of attraction for flies and can produce maggots indoors if the flies have access.
Store pet food. Cover or store pet food that has not been eaten. Pet food will attract flies when left outside. Even dry food attracts hungry flies. Always keep your pet's food bowls clean; Only a few crumbs of food are enough to invite the flies to stay indoors.
- Praise your dog or cat for eating flies. Pets can be a great resource in pest control if they are interested!
Close all trash. The trash includes the diaper bin here. Anything that stinks stinks attracts the flies. Cover your trash cans, and if you still smell like this, take it out immediately.
- Keep trash cans clean by cleaning and disinfecting regularly.
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Method 3 of 12: Cover the house dark

Before trying the solutions suggested below, try to see if you can get the flies out of your house by enticing them to fly in the light.

Cover the windows. Pull down all kinds of curtains and blinds. If possible, close doors leading to fly-free rooms (make sure they are fly-free first).
Choose an exit for the flies. That will be where they begin to depart. Light the place to lure the flies in the direction you want, be it the front door or the back door, or one of the windows.
Flap the fly in the direction. If the flies won't come out, you can hit them as they hover around the light. (See how to smash flies below). advertisement

Method 4 of 12: Use vinegar

Repel flies with some of the vinegar therapies below.

Boil the malt vinegar. Pour enough malt vinegar into a pot or pan with a thick bottom. Bring to a boil and wait for the flies to fly away. The downside here is that you have to be on the lookout, because the vinegar will burn and stink when heated. So you have to be careful, or use another way.
Make fly traps with vinegar.
- Use a clean jar to fill the jar with apple cider vinegar.
- Poke holes in the lid of the vial. The holes should be large enough for the flies to get through.
- Screw the lid on the bottle.
- Place the jar where flies normally fly.
- Wait for the fly to crawl into the jar. They weren't smart enough to find a way back out, and the apple cider vinegar would take care of the flies. Replace regularly.
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Method 5 of 12: Use pyrethrum chemical aerosol

Buy pyrethrum chemical spray. Follow the instructions and use it exactly as recommended. Some products are sprayed into rooms with short sprays.
- Remember that while pyrethrum is thought to be a natural chemical, pyrethrum is still a poison. Be careful and use only sparingly.
DIY pyrethrum aerosol. Occasionally spray on doors if you find flies hovering around. advertisement

Method 6 of 12: Use a homemade fly stick

Make a stick to trap flies. Mix 60 ml of yellow syrup or another sugar syrup such as corn syrup with 60 ml of sugar. This dish must be sweet to lure the flies!
Cut several thin pieces of cardboard. The cake box is the most ideal. Punch a hole in the cover, pass the string over and tie the knot in a loop to hang.
Spread the sugar and syrup mixture on the board. Spread the mixture on several separate boards. Let dry.
Hang in a place where flies are coming. They stick to it and you just need to throw away the covers when "itchy your eyes" - some throw it away as soon as they see only one fly, others take up to 20! advertisement

Method 7 of 12: Catch flies with a rope

A flycatcher can be an effective way to deal with flies that roam around the home.

Buy mastic essential oil. This is the sticky substance of a plant from the Mediterranean. You need to add a piece of sap, some sunflower oil, and of course a piece of wire about 50 cm long.
Boil the sap in water. Fill the sap with enough water and boil until the sap is melted. Take out and let cool.
Add sunflower oil. Add as much sunflower oil as half of the sap mixture, then add a few drops of mastic oil.
Dip the string in the mixture. Soak for about an hour until the mixture is soaked in the string.
Take out the string. Hang on ceilings or entrances, where flies often hang out. They will get attracted and stick to the rope. Replace the other one when the old one starts to look "disgusting". advertisement

Method 8 of 12: Use a fly swatter or fly lamp

Buy a fly swatter. Do the work that people have done from past to present: beat the flies. You may need to practice for a while, but once you have played racket sports this is a trivial matter (and maybe a good practice to start tennis too!) smash flies, you can also roll a newspaper or magazine and smash flies. Collect the dead flies and discard them. Use a broom and dustpan to put the dead flies in the trash. Or you can also wear disposable gloves to pick up dead flies and toss both the flies and the gloves in the trash. The following treatment is not for difficult people!
- To make the flies dizzy with ease, you can spray something like hair spray, rubbing alcohol, or glue.
Use a fly light. If you're not afraid of tech and need a battery replacement, a bug catcher could be a good answer. Use according to the instructions on the package. Clean up the dead flies similar to the previous step. advertisement

Method 9 of 12: Prevent flies from entering your home

Use screens to cover windows and doors. You should attach nets to windows and doors if flies are constantly disturbed. Nets are more effective at preventing flies than fly sprays, fly traps and the like.
- Mesh maintenance. Repair immediately when there is a hole in the net. The small holes will soon be big enough for the flies to get through and will be used when the flies find out.
Use curtains to stop flies. You will often see multicolored plastic strips hanging from the grocery store doors in fly raging areas. The curtains of this type are quite flashy, so if you plan on using it make sure it matches your décor!
Apply the fly repellant to doors and windows. There are many things that apply to the entrance area to help keep flies away. This method requires frequent reapplication, and you should test it on the blind spots first to make sure the substances you use don't damage the surface of the furniture. You should also consider using this method in combination with the other methods described in this article.
- Place a few drops of lavender oil on a rag. Wipe up windows and doors where flies usually fly.
- Apply onion juice on the door. This is a traditional way to keep flies away. However, squeezing onion juice takes a lot of work - you'll have to cut the onions, squeeze the onions, wipe your tears and apply it on the doorway!
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Method 10 of 12: Planting a fly repellent plant

Place a fly repellant plant at the door. Some plants and herbs can keep flies away just by growing near doors. Peppermint is one such plant. Plant in large pots and place them next to the front and back doors to block flies. While it is not guaranteed to eliminate flies, it is at least one way to keep flies away.
- Crushed mint leaves on your kitchen counter can help repel flies so they won't get into food preparation. Growing basil can also keep them away from the kitchen.
- Other plants that work well if crushed include lavender leaves, mugwort, pungent peppermint or joss-stick. Castor oil and tomato plants are also believed to repel flies. Wormwood, a source of pyrethrum, can be used to repel flies. Place a bunch of wormwood in a vase and keep it indoors. Wormwood has a very chewy scent, so save the dry branches.
Make scent bags against flies. If you like incorporating hay, this can be a great way to keep flies away, as long as they are renewed regularly during warm months.
- Combine the eucalyptus leaves, laurel leaves, and cloves.
- Put the mixture in a mesh bag and hang it in places where flies usually buzz.
- Crush the leaves from time to time in a mesh bag to release the essential oils.
- Replace the scent bag every few months with new flowers and spices.
Use lavender oil to keep flies away. Boil a little water. Place the sponge on the plate. Add 1 teaspoon of lavender oil and 2 tablespoons of boiling water to moisten the sponge. To be more effective, pour a little hot water into the plate each day and add essential oils once a week. advertisement

Method 11 of 12: Use a vacuum cleaner to suck flies

Buy a cheap vacuum cleaner. You can buy vacuum cleaners on eBay for 500,000 to 800,000 VND. Should buy a machine starting from the lightest. The hose of this type of vacuum cleaner is usually flimsy plastic, but as such it won't damage the window. A lightweight vacuum cleaner is easier to use. You may need an automatic cord winding type to make it easy to plug in and unplug. Should choose high capacity type.
Hunting flies early in the morning or late at night. This is the time when the flies are asleep or lethargic.
Turn on the vacuum cleaner. Bring the tip of the straw toward the fly's face. Flies can see behind. They are more sensitive to moving objects than stationary objects, and they always fly forward.
Move the vacuum cleaner head towards the fly. Until about 15 cm away from the fly, you need to pay attention to bring the vacuum cleaner head straight towards the fly, do not shake back and forth. This way, the fly will not notice it as a moving object. Slowly approach.
Slowly bring closer. At a distance of about 5 cm - 8 cm, the fly will begin to enjoy pruning in the wind. Its tiny brain couldn't focus on trimming it while escaping danger.
Point the vacuum cleaner head over the fly's head. Let the flies prune for about 20 seconds, then bring the vacuum cleaner head closer to about 4 cm. Usually the fly will be sucked off the wall or will fly up and head straight into the vacuum cleaner.
Place the vacuum cleaner around the fly if necessary. Or you can quickly use the vacuum cleaner to scoop up the fly.The catchability is very high.
This technique is for use on hard surfaces only. Generally speaking, you cannot catch flies in flight with this technique. However, if you use a vacuum cleaner to disturb the fly for 1 minute, it will run out of energy and stay on a wall or other surface, then you can use the above technique. Flies, however, are very quick to associate engine noise with distractions, so don't turn off the engine and only do this once in a while. advertisement

Method 12 of 12: Get the flies out of the house

Make your home less attractive to flies. Try to make the flies not prioritize choosing which home you want to visit. Set traps outdoors and give them a playground with a feast of delicious animal blood and bones:
- Buy fertilizers with dried blood and animal bones from your nursery or horticulture store.
- Pour some into plastic bags with zippers.
- Unlock the bag.
- Poke a few small holes in the bag. The holes should be large enough for the flies to enter, but not too large.
- Hang the bag in the tree - choose a tree that is relatively far from home and any doors you normally go. Under the impact of the weather, the fertilizer bag will rot and become the joy of the flies around. If they're lucky, they'll be there instead of indoors.
Close up the trash outside. Don't attract more flies to your home space.
- Seal anything rotting like compost and other composting.
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Advice

If flies buzz around your head while you sit down to dinner or watch TV, you might consider brushing a few drops of tea tree on your hair (if you don't mind the smell). Not only will this stop the invading flies from coming down, but it can also get rid of dandruff, ticks and lice! However, this approach is only suitable for adults, as there is concern that tea-tree is not good for children, although research results are mixed.
A few drops of eucalyptus oil dripped into boiling water can keep flies out of your home.
You can wrap the cloves in a thin cloth, tie them up and hang them on a hot lampshade. The scent will drive away the flies - they can't tolerate the smell of cloves.
Flies are most active in the summer or when it is warm. Their favorite places to hang out are food and trash. This tells you what in the house needs control.
People hate flies because they often sit in dirty places and eat unwanted things like droppings, wounds, and rotting things. But before you fully accuse flies, you should also remember that they also perch on flowers and plants; they are actually pollinators for many species of plants, some of which are human crops. There is nothing absolutely good or bad in the world of pest control!
If you want to compost compost, make sure not to keep them indoors. It will invite the flies to visit.

Warning

When using toxic chemicals, always read the label and follow the instructions carefully. Consider using anything strong or poisonous - there are many other ways to keep flies away without harming your health, your family's or your pets; these should be tried first. Also, don't forget that keeping your home clean, and getting rid of trash and leftovers, are all ways to significantly reduce the spread of disease.
Avoid using chemical insecticide products in the bedrooms of babies, the elderly, and people with poor immune systems. It is always better to stay safe than at risk of getting respiratory disease or worsening everyone's illness.