There are several ways to keep flies away, including:
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Cleanliness: Flies are attracted to food, so keeping your home clean and free of food scraps and garbage is important.
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Natural Repellents: Flies dislike the smell of certain herbs and oils, including basil, cloves, mint, lavender, marigold, cinnamon, eucalyptus, peppermint, lemongrass, and anise oil. You can use these as air fresheners, plant them in your garden, or place bowls of dried cloves around your home.
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Fly Traps: You can use fly traps to catch and kill flies, but be sure to place them far away from where you dont want the flies, as they can actually attract more flies.
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Yellow Light Bulbs: Flies are less attracted to yellow light bulbs, so consider using them in outdoor areas where you want to keep flies away.
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Water and Pennies: Some people swear by placing glasses of water with a few pennies in them around their outdoor eating areas. The theory is that the reflection of the water and pennies confuses the flies and keeps them away.
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Physical Barriers: You can use physical barriers like screens or mesh food covers to keep flies away from your food and outdoor areas.
Its important to note that DIY "repellents" like bars of soap, essential oils, and sonic repellant devices do not actually keep flies away.
