How to Get Rid of Flies Quickly (Inside and Outside)

Flies can be extremely annoying and can make you look like fool when you wave with your hands and trying to catch them. Most probably it crossed your mind to use something in order to get rid of these insects. In this article we are going to present to you several methods on how to get rid of flies.

Each fly lives approximately one month and during this period of time they multiply like crazy. Trying to get rid of them not always is successful due to the fact they reproduce very often.

In order to get rid of flies you need to know that they are attracted to smell and light. You can get rid of them by using strong scents of herbs and essential oils. Here are the best 4 methods that can help you get rid of flies forever:

1st method: Fly trap

ACV trap

1. You will need to mix ACV and dish soap in a Mason jar
2. Use a plastic wrap in order to secure the top of the jar
3. Make few holes in the plastic wrap

Fruit trap

1. Use a rotten fruit and place it in a bowl
2. Put on top of the bowl plastic wrap
3. Make few holes in the plastic wrap

2nd method: Fly repellent spray

1. Mix dish soap and water in spray bottle
2. Add essential oil in the bottle

3rd method: lavender essential oil

1. Use a sponge and apply lavender oil on it
2. Put the sponge into a jar

4th method: cloves and lemon

1. Put the cloves into the pulp of the lemon

1st method: Fly Trap

You can prepare your own trap for flies. Use this trap around the house or outdoors in order to get rid of the flies. Flies are naturally attracted to the smell so they will get in the trap on their own. Once they are in they can’t escape so you can dispose them at your convenience.

Flies are extremely attracted to the smell of sweet caused by the fermentation and expect them to enter on their through the holes. The plastic wrap actually will look like invisible wall to them, so once they get in they can’t get out.

ACV Trap

Apple cider vinegar is produced by fermenting apple juice. Flies love the smell and taste of fermented fruits so expect this method to be very effective. It is best to add some additional dish soap in order to make the trap deadlier.

Here is what you will need in order to prepare the trap:

Ingredients:
1. Apple cider vinegar – 2 cups
2. Liquid dish soap – 1 tablespoon
3. Plastic wrap
4. Mason jar
5. Toothpick (for making holes)

You will need to mix the ACV and the dish soap in the Mason jar, and close it with the plastic wrap. Make some holes with the toothpick.
You can place this trap in the house or outdoors. Once you notice that the flies are trapped inside you get rid of them and clean the jar.

Fruit Trap

This trap will have the same effect as ACV trap. For best results it is recommended to use rotten fruit. If you decide to use this trap expect that you will manage to trap the flies instead of killing them. Afterwards it is up to you to decide how you will dispose them. This method is cheaper than the previous one, and you will only need to place the fruit in the bowl. Here’s what you need and how to prepare it:

Ingredients:
1. Rotten fruit
2. Bowl
3. Plastic wrap
4. Toothpick

You will need to chop the rotten fruit and place it in the bowl. Use the plastic wrap to close the bowl and make some holes on it. You can place the bowl wherever you need. Once it is filled with flies you can dispose them, and wash the bowl.

2nd Method

You can use repellent spray in order to get rid of flies forever. Some people find this method more convenient compared to the traps. This method is completely natural and it doesn’t contain any chemicals in it. Feel free to use soapy solution as base of the spray. You can also add essential oils because they have strong smell and will attract more flies.

Here is what you will need:

Ingredients:
1. Water – 1 cup
2. Liquid dish soap – 2 tablespoons (diluted)
3. Peppermint essential oil – 10-12 drops
4. Lemongrass essential oil – 10-12 drops
5. Spray bottle

Add all ingredients in the spray bottle and mix it well. Use this mixture to spray around the house in order to deter flies and keep them away. Use it every two weeks and you will never see flies around the house again.

3rd Method:

You can use lavender for removing flies around the house. Here is what you need and how to prepare:

Ingredients:
1. Lavender oil
2. Sponge
3. Can or jar with a lid

First you will need to add few drops of lavender oil on the sponge. Next you need to place the sponge covered in the jar for couple of hours (make sure it is closed). Afterwards you should open the jar and the strong smell should remove any flies from your house.

4th Method

Cloves contain strong scent that makes flies go away. It is best to be combined with lemon. You can use it everywhere you want because it is 100% safe and natural.
Here is what you will need:

Ingredients:
1. Lemon
2. Cloves

You will need to cut the lemon in two halves and add the cloves in the pulp. Place the halves on the table where you eat and the flies will disappear forever.

Here are some additional tips:

1. After the use of the Mason jar or the bowl you should wash it with how water and soap before you decide to use it again
2. Immediately after the use of the bowls you should wash them because the rotten fruits might smell really bad
3. You can plant peppermint, lavender and lemongrass around the house in order to ensure natural barrier against flies
4. Use eucalyptus and citronella essential oils in order to remove other insects around the house.

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