Nothing is more bothersome than the common house fly. We’ve all experienced that moment while sitting down to relax after a long day and.. BZZZ! A fly zips right past your ear. You can’t see it and you don’t know where it came from, but it’s here and you want it out! The heat and humidity of the summer months will have flies out in full force in no time, buzzing in your home and invading your family barbecues. Prepare for the summer with these 3 DIY tricks to rid your home of these nuisances once and for all.

  1. Homemade Fruit Fly Traps: Fruit flies are most commonly found in the kitchen hovering around your fruits and vegetables. To combat a fruit fly problem, create a trap using a few items around the house: First, you’ll need to cut the top of a plastic bottle off evenly, flip it, and place it inverted into the bottle’s base, grabbing some tape to hold it in place. Fill ⅕ of the bottle with water, add 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of dish soap – then swish! The sweet smell of the vinegar will draw the flies in, and the soap will prevent them from being able to fly out.
  2. Cloves Deter House Flies: The best way to repel the pesky house fly is with some cloves. Using cotton, cloth or paper towels, fabricate and hang a small bag of cloves near any door or window where you suspect flies might be entering. Sticking 20-30 cloves into a whole apple will also work to keep the flies at bay, since the juices will strengthen the odor emitted by the cloves.
  3. Outdoor Fly Lure: Since outdoor flies are drawn to the smell of meat and food, they can be a particular nuisance during family barbecues. The best way to prevent flies from buzzing around the barbecue and landing on your plate is by creating a diversion. Mixing molasses, maple syrup and cornmeal in a small bowl and placing it far away from the festivities will lure the flies away. That way, you can enjoy the great outdoors without being pestered.

At Pest Control Unlimited, we take pride in our successful pest prevention methods and knowledgeable professional staff. If you live in Massachusetts, New Hampshire or the surrounding areas, and have a pest problem that’s threatening to ruin your summer fun, call us at 888-649-9919 immediately. We’ll set you up with a free on-site estimate, and figure out a solution to help your family live comfortably both in and outside of your home this season.