Overview

• House flies and fruit flies live about 30 days but females can lay over 1,000 eggs, driving swift population growth during the April–October peak
• TAG24, Chip.de and Merkur.de emphasize live-capture paper-funnel traps baited with overripe fruit for humane fly removal
• A simple bowl of vinegar and dish soap attracts flies and reduces surface tension so insects drown effectively
• Essential oils such as eucalyptus, lavender and lemon and potted repellent plants like basil help deter flies naturally indoors
• Strict hygiene practices—covering food, emptying compost and trash regularly and cleaning surfaces—disrupt breeding sites and prevent infestations