DIY Strategies For Ridding The Home Of Gross Flies

Fresh Orange Peel

An orange peel can be left under a window sill or near doorways to deter flies from entering. They can even be added to garbage as a way of stopping flies from being attracted to it or hung in a cloth sack near picnic and seating areas to keep flies from spoiling an afternoon outside. Citrus fragrances and acids have also been used in several commercial fly sprays because flies and other insects are not fond of the scent. Be sure to use a fresh orange peel and replenish it once it has dried out. Note although orange peels deter most flies, they do not have the same effect on fruit flies, which are attracted to oranges and orange peels.

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