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Do Fruit Flies Hate Cinnamon?

David Miller • • 7 min read
Do Fruit Flies Hate Cinnamon?
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.

Does cinnamon get rid of fruit flies?

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You bet. As one of the best fly-repelling scents, cinnamon is a natural way to deter flies from hanging out in your home. The smell is overpowering, and some of its components can be toxic to flies.

How do you use cinnamon to keep flies away?

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  1. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on the ground, on windowsills, and around any areas where you don't want flies. ...
  2. Mix some cinnamon oil with cayenne extract and/or peppermint oil in warm water. ...
  3. Burn cinnamon essential oil in a burner whenever you see flies buzzing around or to keep them away in the first place.
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David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.