Repel flies without insecticides

Basil works very well. Citronella, lavender, and geranium essences also work well. Flies hate black pepper. Close the garbage can tightly.

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natural remedies for flies
Le flies They are doubly annoying. They buzz and with their noise besiege the place they have chosen to roam. They indicate, and bring, filth.
There are various sprays on the market that have the specific function of keeping mosquitoes at bay. fliesBut they are not without contraindications: they pollute and can cause some discomfort to the skin or breathing. It is better to aim, at least initially, for natural remedies, which are all within reach, from basil to cloves.

And with a few simple precautions, such as properly closing garbage bags, you can finally say goodbye to flies in your home.

Natural remedies against flies

Here are all the natural remedies To keep flies away from your home without resorting to pesticides and chemicals:

  • If you want to keep flies away from your homes, keep a fly repellent in plain sight. basil plant whose smell is unbearable to flies.
  • Make sure the house is always clean and check the state of ripeness of the fruitOverripe fruit is particularly attractive to flies. Eat it before it spoils or reuse it to make a tasty salad. Dolce homemade like this delicious one pie.
  • Make one at home insecticide spray totally natural using vinegar and leaves mintTo prepare it, simply do to macerate fresh mint leaves in a jar with vinegar for about a week and then put the resulting mixture in a spray bottle and use it when necessary.
  • On the windowsills place some small bowls filled with grains of pepper black: it has a smell that is unpleasant to flies.

And here are some more simple, useful tips that will help you keep flies away without resorting to chemicals:

  • Get yourself some Maple syrup (or of the honey) and mix it with the XNUMX/XNUMX cup corn flourPour this mixture into several containers and place them in rooms where flies are present. The flies will be attracted by the pleasant scent, come closer, and stick to the mixture.
  • Same thing for cloves and slices of Lemon;, both of which are poorly tolerated by flies.
  • To clean the windows used water e vinegar  eucalyptus oil.
  • If you love incense or essences, use those with citronella, lavender, basil, neem oil or geranium, which are really effective against flies.

DIY traps

Make one fly trap, getting some water, some clear tape, 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soap liquid, 1 plastic bottle and scissors. Cut the neck of the bottle and place it inside the bottle like a funnel, securing it with tape. Fill the bottle a fifth full with water, then add soap and vinegar and shake. Place the bottle where you see flies; attracted by the vinegar, they will fall in and get trapped.
Another DIY trap uses the same process and materials, but you can place a sugar mixture inside. The flies will be attracted, but they won't be able to escape.

How to keep flies away from the kitchen

  • Put some bags filled with water near doors and windows. Flies are frightened by their reflections and therefore avoid entering the house.
  • Take a plastic bag and introduce some banana peelsThe flies will be attracted by the smell of the fruit and will enter the bag.
  • Take a sheet of paper and form a cone with a narrow hole at the end. Then, insert the thin end into a container filled with vinegar and small pieces of ripe fruit. Make sure the edges of the container are well sealed to prevent flies from escaping once inside.
  • PREPARATIONS a porridge made with 100g of sugar, 1 litre of milk and 50g of ground pepperCook over low heat for about 10 minutes, then pour the contents into a shallow dish. Flies will be attracted by the smell of the mush and will land on it, becoming entangled.
  • Finally, make a homemade one DIY flypaper, ecological and free from toxic substances. Brush a strip of paper with a mixture made of water, sugar, black pepper and apple vinegar.

What to do about flies outdoors

There are some natural remedies that also work well to keep flies away outdoors: this is the case of macerated with vinegar and mintThen there are other specific remedies. A fly trap: fill a glass jar with apple cider vinegar (half the capacity), liquid soap (a quarter), and water until it's full (another quarter). The flies, attracted by the taste of the vinegar, should be trapped. A second remedy against flies outdoors is homemade flypaper. Simply brush water, sugar, and apple cider vinegar onto a regular piece of paper. Finally, potpourri dried flowers: small bowls filled with dried lavender flowers, black peppercorns and a dozen drops of eucalyptus essential oil.

How to keep flies away from dogs and cats

Dogs and cats suffer greatly, especially in hot weather, when they are attacked by flies. What can you do to keep them away? Since they are attracted to dirt, It is essential to always keep our pets cleanAnd brush them regularly, making sure they don't get knotted or tangled, where dust and dirt can get in. The dog's bed should also be cleaned at least once every ten days, food scraps should be disposed of, and it's best to leave the dog indoors during the hottest hours of the day. Finally, there's a natural fly repellent for dogs too. Simply mix 250 ml of apple cider vinegar, 250 ml of mineral oil, with half a tablespoon of essential oils: cloves, citronella, bitter orange, eucalyptus. Once the solution is prepared, you can spray it on the dog's body.

DIY remedies to keep flies away

Il classic and ancient fly swatter, at a price of less than 10 euros, is the grandmother's tool against flies, which can still be effective today. In the meantime, some very artisanal systems have developed to kill flies without resorting to insecticides. For example: just put some beer in a glass jar, with a cone at the mouth, which acts as a funnel, without touching the beer. Place the jar next to the window, in the area where flies enter, or near the foods, such as fruit, you want to protect. The fly will be attracted by the carbon dioxide or sugar, which you can add to the beer, and will eventually crawl into the funnel and end up in the bottles. vinegar e tree-oil, in a small cup, are excellent and effective natural insecticides.

NATURAL REMEDIES TO REMOVE INSECTS AND PARASITES:

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