How to Get Rid of Houseflies at Home Naturally and Safely
Table Of Content When to call a pro about your fly problem How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies For Good t40 Fruit Fly Trap, vinegar fly trap Are houseflies harmful? What attracts flies? Alcohol spray Empty the trap as needed and refill it with fresh apple cider vinegar. A few well-placed vinegar traps, along with good housekeeping practices to discourage fruit flies, should get your infestation under control quickly. Combine equal parts of the two in a small bowl and add a pinch of sugar to the mix. “The fermented smell from the vinegar can attract flies,” Pereira says. “But the soap is really what will kill them.” The detergent in soap will destroy the flies’ digestive tract and can also break down their cell walls, he says. While many sites will claim essential oils and herbs will keep flies away, the scents of these products do little to keep them away. When to call a pro about your fly problem On average, adult flies live just two to four weeks but can reproduce rapidly. In addit...