Cloves – Flies detest the smell of cloves. ... Cinnamon – use cinnamon as an air freshner, as flies hate the smell! Lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint and lemongrass essential oils – Not only will spraying these oils around the house create a beautiful aroma, but they will also deter those pesky flies too.
What is the best way to keep flies away?
Here are some tips for how to keep flies away.
- Hang Bags of Water From Porches to Repel Flies. ...
- Smoke Flies Out With Citronella Candles. ...
- Use Fly traps. ...
- Install Yellow Light Bulbs to Keep Flies Away. ...
- The BEST way to REPEL Flies is by Not Attracting Them in the First Place. ...
- Clean Garbage Cans Thoroughly and Frequently.
What home remedy keeps flies away?
Potential methods include:
- Herbs and flowers. Herbs and flowers can be planted both in your garden and outside to keep flies away from your house. ...
- Vinegar and dish soap. A mixture of vinegar and dish soap can help you trap flies. ...
- Cayenne pepper and water. ...
- Venus flytrap. ...
- Natural trap bait.
