Flies, that insect that seems to never leave us. By not biting -except for some rare species- they seem harmless, but apart from being annoying and causing real disgust to many people, flies are carriers of microorganisms and pathogens capable of contaminating food and affecting our health. They can transmit diseases such as Salmonella or el E. coli.
Surely on more than one occasion you have seen yourself fighting a stubborn fly. And it is that eliminating flies is not always easy, especially if we do not want to use certain insecticides.
It is estimated that in the world there are 12,000 species of flies and are considered a plague. Although its life is not very long, it lasts about 30 days, a female gets to lay between 400 and 600 eggs. It is clear that the problem can grow very quickly if measures are not taken in time.
Tricks to kick the flies
In addition to insecticides and various electrical traps, there are other options to scare away flies.
1. Apple cider vinegar
This natural and easy-to-make fly trap is ideal for use both indoors and outdoors and is one of the most effective methods out there. Fill a bowl three-quarters full with apple cider vinegar and add a drop of detergent. The detergent will allow the liquid in the bowl to have a firmer surface, giving the flies a false sense of security, before they end up falling into the vinegar. When you do this, be sure to place the bowl away from any other temptations on the table or counter. You don’t want anything else to catch their attention and steer them away from your trap.
2. Citronella candles. They are known for their great qualities as a mosquito repellent, but they have also been shown to be equally effective in getting rid of flies. Citronella oil placed in a burner also works. If you are using the candle or a burner, allow them to burn for about 30 minutes for the best results.
2. Repellent based on vodka. Flies hate the smell of vodka, so this is another great reason why this alcohol-based solution works as a great natural remedy. Use it to spray surfaces.
3. Cucumber. Flies hate their smell. If you see that the flies get very close to somewhere like the garbage can, for example, they may lay their eggs there. To avoid this, place cucumber slices on top of the cube.
4. Transparent bags. Fill each bag three-quarters full with water, add a few coins, and tie a knot at the top of the bag. Use this knot to hang the bags on the doors of your house. When the flies try to enter the door, they see in the water bags what appears to be something that disorients them.
5. Milk sugar pepper traps. Heat a cup of milk, a tablespoon of pepper and three teaspoons of sugar in a saucepan. Simmer the mixture for five to ten minutes, then pour it onto a shallow plate. Place the bowls in areas that attract flies and watch the flies gravitate towards them and drown after landing on the bowls.
6. If you are eating outside or just trying to relax in the garden, place glasses of water around the area you want to protect from flies and put four or five coins of a cent in each.
7. Lemons with cloves. Put as many whole cloves in the pulp of half a lemon as you can and put the lemon in a bowl. As simple as that. But remember to put the lemons on the table at least 30 minutes before sitting down.
8. An easy trick to deter flies is to plant aromatic herbs and fragrant like mint, basil, lemongrass, and lavender.
How to get rid of fruit flies
One place where the most annoying flies tend to appear is in the kitchen. These are generally the so-called famous fruit flies -Drosophila melanogaster, according to their scientific name-, and that contrary to popular belief, they do not come out of the interior but rather they come from the outside of the food attracted by the aroma of fruits when they start to get too ripe. There are several home methods to get rid of them. We suggest you do the following trap:
1. Fill a container like a glass with 2 or 3 tablespoons of vinegar.
2. Add water (1 part vinegar to 4 parts water)
3. Add a drop of dish detergent)
4. Place the container near where the flies are concentrating.
Tips to prevent flies at home
1. Prevents moisture build-up because flies need it to multiply.
2. Keep the well covered food to avoid attracting flies and encouraging them to lay eggs nearby.
3. Keep a good hygiene especially in the sink area and food areas.
4. Prevent them from entering the house by mosquito nets on windows, keep doors and windows closed.
5. Keep the order at home and in the garden because cluttered sites can be potential breeding grounds.
How to get rid of flies outside the house
1. Keep the piles away of mulch from your house, or at least as much as possible from doors and windows, because flies breed on them.
2. Keep the garbage cans tightly closed. Flies are attracted to the smell of fermented and rotten products.
3. Clean up what your pets leave behind Because feces are not only a perfect breeding ground for flies, they can land there before landing on your food.
4. Mon. plants aromatic. Basil, lavender, and mint especially can help repel flies and other pests.
How to scare flies from animals
Not only humans suffer the nightmare of flies. Animals and pets in the house have to put up with them too. Luckily, there are tricks we can try to scare them away. One of the most effective is apple cider vinegar. Mix a part of vinegar with half of water in a spray bottle and spray your dog with it. It won’t smell too good, it’s true … but the flies won’t like it either.
Remove flies from a restaurant
In case your concern is how kill flies from a restaurant, the issue is complicated because you must comply with the health regulations in this regard. But nothing is impossible and today there are very effective methods to fight all kinds of pests without investing too much money. These are some measures that the experts recommend:
1. Reduce access points to the establishment
2. Install mosquito nets.
3. Use automatic doors
4. Use air curtains that prevent flies from entering.
5. Plastic curtains for cold rooms.
6. Use of fly trapping equipment.
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