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.