Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
The presence of flies in the house can be very annoying. But don’t worry, there is how to get rid of flies from home naturally that you can follow.
Flies are found almost everywhere. Animal droppings, garbage, or decaying organic matter provide a perfect breeding ground for flies. Lights that are too bright can also attract flies in.
Although not too dangerous, flies can be carriers of viruses and bacteria that can trigger a number of diseases such as cholera and dysentery.
There are several ways to get rid of flies from the house. As follows citing various sources.
How to Get Rid of Flies Naturally
There are several natural fly repellents that you can use. Here quote Healthline.
1. Apple cider vinegar and dish soap
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Illustration. Mixing apple cider vinegar and dish soap can be a natural way to repel flies. (iStockphoto/YelenaYemchuk)- – |
A mixture of vinegar and dish soap can help you trap flies.
Mix apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap in a glass. Cover the glass with plastic, tie it with rubber. Then, make a hole in the plastic that covers the glass.
This natural way to repel flies will trap flies into the glass. Flies will be attracted to the smell of vinegar and fly through the hole. While dish soap can drown flies.
2. Cayenne pepper and water
The combination of water and cayenne pepper can be a way to repel flies in the house. Mix the chili pieces with water in a spray bottle. Spray the liquid around the house to keep flies from getting in.
3. Natural bait
You can also use foods or drinks that attract flies into the trap, such as sugar, wine, fruit, and meat.
How to Repel Flies in Outdoors
 Illustration. Covering the trash can is one way to get rid of flies in the house. (istockphoto/Charday Penn)-– |
Basically, flies will enter the house from the outside. To prevent this from happening, you need to repel flies from the outside.
Here are some ways to repel flies in open spaces, citing Prevention.
1. Close the trash can
Flies will always be attracted to foul smells. Naturally, then the trash can become a favorite location for flies.
Keeping the trash can tightly closed will help keep flies at bay.
2. Clean pet litter
Pets can defecate carelessly. If by chance the pets at home often do this, then you need to be more diligent in cleaning up any animal waste.
4. Keep certain plants
Some plants are believed to block the entry of flies. You can try growing garden plants such as basil, marigolds, lavender, and catnip. These plants will help repel flies and other pests.
That’s how to get rid of flies in the house that you can follow. Good luck!
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