To get rid of flies outside effectively, several natural and practical methods can be used:
- Fly Traps: Use cylindrical or bottle fly traps that attract flies with a putrid smell or sweet scents; flies are then trapped inside and can be disposed of when the trap is full. Homemade traps using sugar, yeast, or apple cider vinegar mixed with dish soap work well by attracting and drowning flies.
- Fly Paper: Sticky fly papers attract flies with a sweet scent and trap them on a sticky coating.
- Natural Repellents: Planting herbs such as lavender, mint, marigolds, or using essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, lemongrass, or citronella candles can keep flies away by their strong scents.
- DIY Sprays: Sprays made from cayenne pepper and water or mixes of essential oils and water can repel flies when sprayed around outdoor areas.
- Physical Barriers: Fans can create airflow that flies dislike, preventing them from lingering.
- Other Tricks: Placing glasses or bags of water with pennies around outdoor eating areas can reduce flies, as the light refraction confuses them.
- Venus Flytraps: Plant carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps to naturally catch and eat flies.
These methods are safe, eco-friendly, and effective for managing flies in outdoor areas such as gardens, patios, and yards.
