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Homeowners Turn to Natural DIY Regimen to Combat Summer Fly Surge

Householders can fend off summer flies without toxic chemicals by combining kitchen-based sprays, airflow barriers, sticky traps, repellent plants.

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Overview

  • Rising temperatures in UK homes this season have accelerated fly breeding, with eggs hatching in as little as eight hours.
  • A cayenne pepper spray made with one tablespoon per two cups of hot water masks food odors and irritates flies’ senses to keep them at bay.
  • Simple vinegar traps using apple cider vinegar in a film-covered jar lure flies into confinement, making frequent catches in kitchens and near bins.
  • Directing household fans to blow air out of open windows creates a physical barrier that deters flies from entering living spaces.
  • Supplementing sprays and traps with potted herbs such as basil, mint and lavender or essential oil solutions adds passive, pet-safe fly repellence.