How to get rid of flies in your house and apartment yourself and inexpensively?

Flies begin to become active in the spring, waking up from winter hibernation. Pesky pests fly into homes, spreading dangerous diseases and germs. We will talk about how to get rid of flies in your home in this article.

When choosing a method to get rid of insects, be careful. Having small children or pets in the home requires special attention to safety measures.

Reasons for appearance

Why do flies fly into the house? Human housing is perfect for insects to live. Flies readily eat any food; food waste is suitable for them, even dirty dishes are enough. Used diapers are useful for flies, as well as any perishable organic matter - this is an ideal substrate for laying eggs.

An extremely unpleasant neighborhood is garbage cans located under the windows; they will definitely attract flies, and in this case you should definitely install window screens.

Outbuildings where pets live also always become centers of attraction for flies due to the abundance of food and the presence of excrement.

Rating of the best fly repellents

Nomination	place	Name of product	price
The best fly sprays	1	Dr.Klaus Fly from flies and wasps	279 ₽
2	Aerosol Raid against crawling and flying insects	207 ₽
3	Insect Raptor	188 ₽
4	Dichlorvos Innovative	183 ₽
5	Fly killer for flies, cockroaches, bedbugs, fleas, ants	120 ₽
The best anti-fly liquids and plates for fumigators	1	Go Out from flies odorless 30 days	65 ₽
2	Plate for fumigator Raptor from flies	62 ₽
3	Liquid for fumigator BOYSCOUT HELP	81 ₽
4	Plates Clean house from flies and mosquitoes	40 ₽
5	Liquid ARGUS against flies, midges, mosquitoes	58 ₽
The best electric fly traps	1	Insecticidal lamp TLK-Line 40W	3 600 ₽
2	Ecosniper GF-4 destroyer of mosquitoes, midges, flies	2 130 ₽
3	Mosquitoff trap Skat 20 HCX-1002	1 790 ₽
4	Electric trap BOYSCOUT HELP lamp for killing flying insects	503 ₽
5	Trap lamp Argus Eco AR-2095	383 ₽
The best baits and traps for flies	1	Glue trap BROS	525 ₽
2	Raptor trap Protection against wasps and flies	199 ₽
3	Adhesive window fly trap Argus	72 ₽
4	Bait Trap As Seen On TV Flies Away	302 ₽
5	Aeroxon Flycatcher Adhesive Tape	74 ₽

Why are flies dangerous in the house?

In addition to the unpleasant, annoying buzzing, flies are carriers of eggs of worms and other parasites, as well as many dangerous diseases: after contact with the secretions or waste of a sick person, bacteria and viruses remain viable for a long time on the legs of the fly’s body. By sitting on food, a housefly can transmit dangerous intestinal infections to a person (typhoid fever, dysentery, cholera), tuberculosis, polio, conjunctivitis and other diseases.

When fly larvae enter the intestines, they can infect human or animal tissues, causing parasitic diseases - myiases.

Reproduction and life cycle

During her life, the female fly lays eggs several times, their number is about 100 eggs per clutch. For laying eggs, flies prefer garbage heaps and pits with waste, but spoiled meat or fish carcass are also suitable.

After a few days, a larva, a maggot, develops from each egg. The larvae feed, extracting nutrients from the environment where the eggs were laid, and grow quickly. After some time, the larvae pupate and then develop into adults, which can again lay eggs. During its entire life, which usually lasts about a month, a fly can lay up to two thousand eggs.

Reviews

Many people who are faced with the problem of flies in their home have tried various ways to get rid of them. Some reviews of different techniques and their degree of effectiveness are given below:

Maria: “At the dacha, we very often encounter the appearance of flies in the house, but I don’t really want to use chemicals to kill them. From a neighbor I learned a simple method - spraying the premises with an alcohol solution, which is much safer than any chemicals. I used the most ordinary vodka and sprayed it in the rooms with a spray bottle, after which the insects really disappeared. The only drawback is the smell, but I try to use this method when I’m away from the house, so it usually has time to dissipate by the time I return.”

Ruslan: “I work in a large logistics center, and we have a constant problem with flies and other insects. The gates for cars to enter the warehouse are almost always open, so in the warm season, new insects enter the premises through them, no matter how much we poison them. Recently, the problem was solved by installing a whole series of electrical traps at once; for these purposes, Sakura equipment was chosen, which is relatively inexpensive. At the same time, such devices turned out to be very effective - there is no need to constantly poison insects, since they are attracted by the weak light of the traps, and the destruction of uninvited guests occurs due to electric current discharges.”

Yulia: “In the summer, flies often fly into the room, there is no escape from this, since the windows are often open. At the dacha, the problem is more acute, so I set traps with homemade sweet baits, which saves from all flying insects, including wasps. In a city apartment, there are usually fewer flies, so I use Raid aerosol both to treat the premises and to kill any insects I encounter. The product is effective and completely helps solve problems.”

How to get rid of flies in a private country house?

As you can see, even one fly can produce a large number of offspring in a short time. To prevent their appearance in the house, you need to monitor cleanliness and hygiene as much as possible, and promptly dispose of food and other waste.

If harmful insects have already appeared in the house or near outbuildings, they urgently need to be dealt with in order to avoid an increase in the number of flies. There are many means of killing and repelling flies - these are folk remedies and modern insecticides, Velcro and solutions for fumigators, plants that are unpleasant for flies, poison and much more. We will take a closer look at different methods of controlling flies in a country house and evaluate their effectiveness.

Preventive measures

Because flies can lay eggs on food, humans are at risk of contracting many diseases. Therefore, it is important to carry out prevention and follow some recommendations to protect your home from insects.

Do wet cleaning periodically. Insects appear when the home is not clean enough, so monitor the condition of the trash can and put food in the refrigerator.
As spring begins, protect your windows with mosquito netting to prevent flies from getting inside.
If you plant bird cherry and elderberry near your house, then annoying pests will not want to come close to your home. They are also repelled by the aroma of walnut and wormwood. Those who live in an apartment can place a pot of geraniums on the windowsill.
If you keep cattle on the territory of your private home, then the favorite habitat for flies will be an animal pen or a place where manure is stored. In this case, it is recommended to monitor the cleanliness of the pens and add a solution of karbofos to the manure.

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Effective means

The most reliable means for quickly controlling adult flies and their larvae are chemical insecticides. These products are practically not dangerous to humans, but a number of precautions must be observed when using them: when processing, use a respirator, eye protection, and avoid contact of substances with food. Almost all insecticidal products are dangerous for bees, therefore, if you have an apiary nearby, you need to approach the choice of a drug to combat flies more carefully so as not to harm beneficial insects.

Agita

A very effective means of killing flies in animal premises. Agita attracts flies thanks to pheromones, and kills insects thanks to the insecticides it contains. The insecticide is not dangerous for humans, but is toxic to fish and bees.

The drug solution is applied to walls, window frames, and ceilings. Animals, feeders and drinking bowls must be removed while the premises are being treated.

The drug is intended for professional use; persons suffering from allergic diseases should not work with the substance.

Get

A wonderful product that has proven highly effective in killing domestic insects, including flies, fleas and ants. Get is an active toxic substance, which is enclosed in capsules, which is why it poses virtually no danger to people and animals. The advantage of Get is that the product effectively acts on all forms of live flies - adult insects, larvae, and fly eggs are destroyed.

The method of application looks like this - the substance is diluted with water in the required proportion, sprayed in places where insects accumulate and reproduce. The effectiveness of the product is extremely high; a single use is enough, and you will get rid of flies for almost the entire season. The product is suitable for independent use, you just need to carefully read the instructions for use.

Alfatsin

Alfacin is perfect for controlling insects in residential areas. This insecticide is a concentrated emulsion for killing flies, ants, and other insects commonly found in the home. The duration of the drug is quite long - more than five weeks. Please note that Alfacin is intended for professional use.

Evil TED

This is a Russian-made product designed to exterminate flies and wasps. The area of application is very wide - from residential buildings to industrial premises and crowded places - restaurants, hotels. The product contains pheromones that attract flies and an insecticide to kill insects.

The drug solution should be applied to surfaces that can be washed later (for example, window sills), or to sheets of paper, which are then laid out in the room. The insecticide is effective for up to 8 weeks. Suitable for independent use.

Cucaracha emulsion concentrate

Cucaracha fly repellent contains two poisonous components and is effective when insects are eaten or come into contact with the body. The product has a sharp, specific odor and is suitable for independent use.

Fly Byte

Fly Byte is a poisonous bait for flies, intended for the destruction of adult flies in residential premises, used independently. The bait is laid out indoors on saucers or cardboards, the flies eat it and die. The drug must be placed in places inaccessible to children, animals and birds.

Minap 22

Minap 22 is an insecticidal agent in microcapsules intended for professional use. The drug does not change properties even when frozen. Destroys flies, as well as cockroaches, ants, fleas and other insects within 24 hours after spraying. Working with the drug requires compliance with all precautions.

Executioner

Executioner is a tool for independent use. Designed to kill adult flies and larvae, suitable for residential premises, can be applied to furniture and clothing. To combat larvae, their habitats are treated - cesspools, garbage heaps, etc.

Velcro

Velcro against flies works due to two factors: the tape is impregnated with an aromatic substance attractive to flies, which attracts flies. When an insect lands on a sticky surface, it sticks and cannot fly away. Adhesive tapes are hung indoors in the required quantity, at a convenient height. It is advisable not to hang Velcro over food preparation areas, as flies may come off the tape and fall down.

The disadvantage of adhesive tapes is that their appearance, a long strip covered in flies, does not look very attractive.

Fumigators

To get rid of flies, electrofumigators are suitable, which are a heating element on which a plate is placed, coated with a substance toxic to insects. The fumigator is plugged into a power outlet and acts on all insects entering the room for 12-24 hours. Theoretically, the concentration of the toxic drug is safe for humans, but if there are children, people with allergic diseases or the elderly in the room, caution should be exercised and the room should be ventilated after killing the insects.

If there are no electrical outlets, you can use coils impregnated with insecticide. The spiral is set on fire, then you need to blow out the flame and leave it to smolder on a non-flammable surface - the smoke released will destroy insects. The spiral is best used outdoors.

Calling a pest control service

If your home or local area is very heavily infested with flies, you can call a pest control service. Specialists will spray effective insecticides in all habitats and breeding areas of flies; in particular, they will be able to treat all deep crevices in a wooden house, which will help get rid of flies and their eggs for a long time.

During the work of pest control services, people and animals should not be in the treated area. The disadvantage of this method is its price and the need to leave the house for several days.

Popular methods of controlling flies in an apartment and house

Fly traps are very popular and effective in controlling insects. They can be made from available materials. The most common types of traps among the population are:

You need to place bait in a glass jar, which can be honey, syrup, or sugar-sweetened water. A paper cone is inserted into the jar so that the wide part is located on top, and the narrow part is located from the bottom of the jar, but not close to it. Insects attracted by the bait will fly into the jar through the hole in the cone, but will not be able to get out.
The most basic trap is an open bottle of beer with some drink left in it. The flies will flock to the smell, penetrate the bottle and will not be able to fly out.
The following trap is also effective: pour a little vinegar with a few drops of dishwashing liquid into a glass jar. Wrap the top of the jar with cling film and make a hole in it to fit an adult fly. A fly that has flown into a jar will not be able to escape and will drown in the prepared mixture.

Ready-made devices and instruments for controlling flies

To combat hated insects, you can use a special device for killing flies. Manufacturers offer various models that make life easier.

Insecticidal lamps come in different shapes and sizes: as sconces, floor-standing or tabletop units. They operate on electricity, are absolutely harmless to people and can be used indoors around the clock. How is flies controlled? The devices emit ultraviolet rays of a certain spectrum that attract flies. Insects that fly close to them die from electric shock. Many models are equipped with adhesive sheets or a special design that prevent dead insects from falling onto the floor or table, ensuring high hygiene.

There are devices that attract flies using UV radiation, and then suck in the flying insects. Silent operation, hygiene and safety make it possible to use the devices in the house and apartment.
Insect killer is an effective and unique device against flies. They are very easy to install and their operating radius ranges from 4000 m2. It cannot be installed indoors, so this is one of the popular models for private homes. By installing it in the yard, you can enjoy your holiday without being distracted by annoying insects. The likelihood of flies entering the house through windows and doors is also greatly reduced. How does this device work? It produces carbon dioxide, moisture and heat, which attract flies. Insects that fly up are sucked into the net and die there within 24 hours from dehydration.
Sticky tape or tape destroyers are an effective trap. It consists of tape and a sticky sheet. It is enough to hang it in the room where there are the most flies. They will attract insects with a specific smell. A fly that lands on them will no longer be able to come unstuck and will die.

Folk remedies

There is no need to discount the so-called “folk” means of combating these annoying insects. In fact, in many cases they are very effective, safe and easy to use, both in urban conditions and in the country.

Vodka

The most accessible folk remedy is ordinary vodka, the smell of which repels flies. The application method is simple - lock the room where the flies have accumulated, but leave them a place to exit, a window or a window. Spray vodka in the room and wait a while, the flies themselves will rush to escape.

Vacuum cleaner

There is another method that can be called the dual-use method - using a vacuum cleaner. You simply turn on this household appliance at maximum power and collect flies. Just remember to remove the brush attachment, this will make it easier for you to catch them. This way you can combine insect extermination and room cleaning. But remember that modern vacuum cleaners can fail due to catching insects.

Hazel lotion

The same dual-use product - just in a different form - is hazel lotion. Prepare a hazel decoction, approximately 100-120 grams, regular table vinegar in the same volume with the same amount of vinegar (apple or table), and eucalyptus essential oil, approximately 40-50 drops. Mix all these ingredients, pour the resulting mixture into a saucer and place it indoors. You will see the result very quickly. This lotion can also be used if you are outdoors. Just lubricate open areas of your body with it, and flies will fly around you.

Essential oils

Essential oils are often used in the fight against flies, which, by the way, are also included in many products sold in stores. The smell of lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus is especially successful in repelling insects, but clove essential oil is considered the most effective. Use these oils as flavorings by mixing them with citrus fruits such as lemon or orange.

Flower sachet

A very effective and inexpensive way to combat flies is a kitchen sachet. Just instead of aromatic herbs with a refreshing smell, place a fly repellent there - eucalyptus leaves, clover flowers, cloves and laurel. Place the resulting mixture in several bags and place it indoors.

Street flies are also annoying: ways to deal with them

Most flies are in the courtyard of a private house, in the garden and vegetable garden, and they also cause inconvenience to humans. How to get rid of flies on the street? First, you need to determine whether there are any accumulations of garbage, garbage containers, cesspools, or compost heaps nearby, as these will be a permanent breeding ground for insects.

There are several rules that, if followed, will minimize the number of insects in the yard and on the street:

Keeping the yard clean. If a dog walks there, you need to collect its droppings so that the smell does not attract insects. The lids of garbage containers in the yard must be tightly closed.
Keeping the lawn mowed regularly and not having piles of grass or leaves.
There should be no places with standing water in the yard.
The smells of some plants and bushes have a deterrent effect. If you plant elderberry or bird cherry around the perimeter of the plot, then insects will be rare guests in the yard of your house. If you grow mint, lavender, amorpha, basil, and tansy in your flower beds, you will also get rid of their interference in your life.

To fight, you can use modern devices.

Outdoor insect killer is an effective remedy for flies on the street . It generates carbon dioxide, heat and moisture, which attracts them. Insects fly to it from all over the area, are sucked into the net and die after a while. The advantages of these devices are that they cover a large radius and are harmless to people, soil and plants in the garden and area.
When there is a large concentration of flies, a fumigator helps. Fumigating insects with gases that are poisonous to them will get rid of uninvited “guests” for a long time.
One of the popular means of fighting flies is pyrotechnic fumigators, or insecticides. They are used to kill flies outdoors. If spirals and sticks are placed around the perimeter of the area, this will protect against the penetration of insects.

If you need to get rid of flies while relaxing outdoors, you can get by with repellents. They are applied to human skin and protect against annoying biting flies.

Homemade Fly Traps (Instructions for Making)

It is not difficult to construct homemade traps; here you can use simple and available tools and materials that can be found in every home. The most popular and simplest trap is a bottle of liquid. You will need any unnecessary container (a glass or plastic bottle, of course, empty), and as a liquid you can use beer or plain tap water, slightly sweetened. If you want to turn the liquid into real bait, add a little honey, just a few drops. It is recommended to add milk to such traps, but this is an unnecessary measure.

It is best to leave such a trap indoors when you are not at home, and there is no need to isolate the interior - let them flock. Just don’t leave the windows open, you don’t need new visitors.

If the presence of flies has become completely unbearable, preventive measures do not help, and simple means of control do not bring results, you can then use a more radical method - make a special solution that will help destroy flies in the house and will serve as a repellent for quite a long time.

This poisonous trap contains chlorophos (less than a third of a teaspoon) and sugar (about half a teaspoon). Mix them, pour the resulting mixture onto a saucer and place it around the house.

Traditional methods

Many methods are good for targeted control of flies when there are few of them in the house. Also, traditional methods are suitable for cases when you do not have the opportunity to use special means.

In a glass of water, dilute a teaspoon of honey and a little saccharin. Soak a napkin in the liquid and place it on a plate; it will serve as bait for flies.
Prepare a mixture of 60 grams of milk, 35 grams of soda and half a teaspoon of formaldehyde. Pour bread crumbs into the resulting mixture and place on a plate.
Prepare a mixture of syrup, sugar and black pepper in a saucer. Having tried the treat, the flies will die after a few days.
Take a glass jar and measure a few drops of dishwashing liquid into it, and then pour in a little table vinegar. Cover the container with plastic wrap or a bag, making a small hole. Once inside, the flies will drown in the solution.
Combine castor oil and rosin in equal proportions, and then heat. Add honey or jam to the mixture to create a sticky composition. Prepare paper strips and apply the mixture to them. Place traps in areas where flies live.
Place honey, sugar and syrup in a jar. Make a paper cone and lower it into the container with the narrow part down. Insects that fly into the trap will no longer get out of it.
A mixture of table vinegar and water repels flies. For 1 liter of liquid you will need 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Treat the surfaces inside the house with the solution.
Buy flaxseed at the pharmacy and make a decoction based on milk. Pour the liquid into containers and place in the corners of the house.

Flies are repelled by the aroma of eucalyptus, mint, geranium, lemongrass, tansy, and cloves. And insects do not like the smell of kerosene.

Homemade poison for flies (recipes)

If you don't want to use industrial poisons, you can make your own fly poison. Below are four simple fly poison recipes.

Mix three tablespoons of milk, sugar and soda, add formalin (half a teaspoon). Apply the solution to bread pieces or soak cardboard strips. Place in areas where flies appear.
Pour apple cider vinegar into a jar and cover with a lid with holes 5-6 mm in diameter, the flies will crawl into the holes and die.
Mix half a glass of milk, 40 grams of black pepper and sugar, use to impregnate paper or cardboard strips. You can also place black pepper separately - it is toxic to flies.
Mix rosin with sunflower oil, soak cardboard strips or thick rope

Other control methods

You can destroy annoying flies using other means and devices:

Essential oils are good at repelling flies: lemon, eucalyptus, mint, clove, lavender and others with pronounced aromas. The first method of application is to soak cotton pads in the product and distribute such homemade repellers around the house. The second method is to add oils to water and spray the solutions over all surfaces.
Ready-made store traps made in the form of adhesive tapes. A sticky substance and bait are applied to them: the fly smells it, sits on the surface, sticks and can no longer fly away.
You can make effective pest traps yourself. To do this, take some container with a wide neck (a jar, a cut plastic bottle), tape, paper and bait. Make a cone with a small hole out of paper, place its narrow part in a jar, fill it with bait, and fix it on the edges of the neck. To lure pests, you can use pieces of fruit, beer, and sugar syrup. The upper part of the container can be covered with polyethylene or film by making several holes. The principle of operation of such traps is simple: flies catch odors, get inside, but can’t get out. Liquid and sticky baits enhance the effect.
Citrus fruit peels placed around the apartment will repel insects. You can also use the zest of oranges or lemons or the pulp of these citrus fruits.
You can spray vodka or alcohol in places where flies accumulate: the pungent smell will irritate the insects and force them to leave the room.
Regular vinegar will help get rid of flies at home. It is used in different ways. You can soak cotton pads or pieces of fabric in it and spread them around the room, or you can spray the product from a spray bottle on the main surfaces. You can also simply heat vinegar in a room infested with flies.
Try making your own sticky tape. To do this, generously grease a strip of thick paper or cardboard with syrup made from water and sugar. Place traps on windowsills and near insect food sources.
Prepare hazel lotion. First, make a decoction: pour three tablespoons of dry raw materials into 150 ml of boiling water. The mixture is simmered over low heat for fifteen minutes, after which it is removed from the stove. After infusing for an hour under the lid, the broth should be filtered and mixed with the same amount of 9% apple cider vinegar or table vinegar. This lotion is sprayed on areas where flies accumulate.
Use a fumigator to repel insects. All such devices operate approximately the same: during heating, repellent odors begin to evaporate, as well as chemicals that destroy pests.
Ultrasonic repellers. They emit ultrasonic waves, which should force insects to leave the room. But, as practice shows, such devices are not always effective. In addition, to achieve a lasting effect, they must remain turned on constantly.
Electrical traps. Infrared radiation attracts flies, they rush to the trap and die under the influence of current.
Use insecticides to get rid of flies. Such preparations contain chemical components that destroy flies: they settle on their legs, and then enter the digestive tract and begin to act, causing paralysis and death. The most effective means are “Executioner”, “Get”, “Flybyte”, “Raptor”, “Agita 10WG”, “Minap 22”, “Varan”, “Master”. But any insecticidal preparations should be used with extreme caution. First, do not spray them in the baby's room or on food. Secondly, carry out the treatment wearing a respirator and gloves. Thirdly, ventilate the room after the procedure. And fourthly, follow all instructions given in the instructions.

Mechanical destruction methods

The simplest mechanical method of killing flies is to use a fly swatter, rolled up newspaper or a slipper. The effectiveness of this method depends on the number of insects and the speed of your reaction: it is not difficult to destroy one or two flies in this way, but if there is a cluster of insects, the method will not help much.

Mechanical methods include the use of screens on windows and doors to prevent insects from getting inside.

There are also electrical devices for killing flies: an electric fly swatter, which kills the insect with a discharge of current upon contact, and electric flashlight traps, which lure insects with light and kill them using an energized metal grid.

Common methods of controlling flies in the country and in a wooden house

Usually, in a country house and in a private house, the likelihood of reproduction and an increase in the number of flies is greater than in apartments. The presence of garbage containers directly in the yard and cesspools has an effect if the house is not connected to a centralized sewerage system. But the question of how to deal with flies in the countryside can be resolved just as effectively and quickly.

All the methods described above are suitable for killing flies in summer cottages.
Cesspools must be treated and sprinkled with lime chloride.
If there is a restroom and toilet on the street near the house, then they need to be systematically and frequently treated with a chlorine solution.
Such folk methods as lubricating the floors in the house with turpentine mastic and wetting window frames with vinegar are effective.
Ventilating rooms and drafts helps get rid of flies quickly.
Many summer residents use chemical repellents for flies. So, solutions prepared from a special powder poisonous to flies (for example, Agita) are applied with a brush to walls, floors, and ceilings. These products get rid of flies and prevent their appearance for several more months. And suspensions prepared from the same powder and sprayed into the air also quickly destroy insects and prevent them from appearing for about another month. These products are harmless to people.

The problem of how to get rid of flies in a wooden house can be solved using the same means.

Will also help:

Anti-mosquito nets on windows.
Adhesive tapes, both ready-made and homemade. For a homemade tape you will need resin (or rosin), castor oil or linseed oil, for bait - honey, glycerin and sugar. Melt all these “ingredients” in a water bath and spread the resulting mixture onto a paper strip, then hang it in the room. The effect of this product will be the same as that of store-bought adhesive tape.
Flies will fly away to look for another home if you rub all surfaces loved by flies with bay oil, if you place shoots or fresh leaves of fern, tansy, elderberry, cloves (seasoning), eucalyptus on the windowsills and furniture.

Plants, herbs and flowers that repel flies

It is believed that the smell of some plants is unpleasant to flies. Among them:

Bird cherry : The smell of bird cherry flowers repels flies, but they should not be placed indoors as the aroma can cause headaches. It is better to use chopped or mashed leaves, which also contain active substances - phytoncides that repel flies.

Geranium : Geranium essential oil contains germicidal components and is also unpleasant to flies. Pots with a plant will not only decorate a balcony or house, but will also repel annoying flies.

Wormwood : the bitter and spicy aroma of wormwood is unpleasant not only to flies, but also to blood-sucking insects. It is not customary to grow wormwood in the house, but you can pick it and hang fragrant bunches in your rooms or in the attic - it is checked that there will be no flies.

Eucalyptus : Another popular remedy to help get rid of flies. Drops of eucalyptus essential oil can be applied to paper and placed around the house to control flies.

Mint : suitable not only for making a flavorful drink, but also unpleasant for harmful insects. Mint can be planted on the plot or in the house; its fresh smell will get rid of flies.

Basil : Delicious basil greens also have insect repellent properties. If you have basil growing, street flies will fly around it.

Tansy : This wild medicinal plant secretes substances that are toxic to flies and have a paralyzing effect.

Lavender : Lavender is widely known to be effective against moths, but this herb can also help get rid of flies.

Elderberry : The specific smell of elderberry flowers and leaves repels flies.

Tomato : The leaves of this plant can kill flies and aphids.

Sundew : Another name is the Venus flytrap, a predatory plant that catches and eats insects. In addition to protecting your home from annoying flies, you will have an excellent exotic window sill decoration; the sundew will not get lost among the other flowers.

What is the danger of house flies?

Flies are dipterous insects, very small and light. They feed only on liquid food, sucking it through their proboscis. Various sweet liquid products are very attractive to them: compote, juice, tea, jam, honey. If these products are left uncovered in your kitchen, they will definitely attract insects.

No one knows where the insects flew before they entered your home. Perhaps they sat on decaying animal corpses, rotting fruit, human feces, and are now walking around on bread and fruit. A very impressive picture! Therefore, the question of how to get rid of flies in the house must be resolved immediately!

Insects carry on their legs thousands of bacteria that cause cholera, dysentery, tuberculosis, helminthiasis, conjunctivitis, diphtheria, and anthrax. They can also lay larvae in food and foodstuffs that you may eat. This is fraught with intestinal disorders. Some flies bite and can cause severe skin irritation.

To avoid having to solve the problem of how to get rid of flies at home, you need to take care in advance to make your home unattractive to them. What ways are there for this?

Keep your house and apartment clean, immediately throw out the trash so that it does not spread odors: sweet ones for flies and unpleasant ones for us. If the surroundings are clean and unsanitary, then flies have nothing to do here.
You can use folk remedies. It is known that flies dislike the smell of geranium. By placing pots with this indoor flower on the windowsills, you will prevent flies from entering your apartment through the windows.
If you supplement your collection with room-sized pots of tomato seedlings, this will also repel flies.
In the spring, when insects become active,
Windows need to be equipped with mosquito nets.
A method has come from Latin American countries that is not aesthetically pleasing and that residents of modern apartments are unlikely to resort to. If you hang plastic bags filled with water in a room, then flies will not take root in the room, since the environment they see through the water suspended in the bag frightens them and they prefer to retreat.

Next, we will look at drastic and effective measures to get rid of flies.