A friend of mine was having problems with critters - flies, spiders, etc. She found this stuff called Hot Shot for different types of critters ONLY at Lowes in our area. Nobody else around here carries it. Anyway, she has had no further problem after her purchase trying this remedy. She stated that it lasts for up to three months before having to repurchase more. I've not tried it myself.
There very little you can do for either, I used a large fan when i am sitting outside to keep the flies away, this help some. My brother said, a large ziplock bag filled with water and hang around in the ceiling, make sure that the refection of the sun shine on the bag. He said this will keep flies away. as for mosquitoes, just spray yourself with the Deep Wood Off. You can also try burning citenol candles you can get them cheap at Family Dollar, General Dollar store or Dollar Tree. Mosquitoes are at there worst in the morning and late in the evening, so might want to avoid going outside this time of day. I read once where a man did spray his lawn with Listerine mouth wash and had no problem with insect!
I like that idea but have to find out where I can get dried tomato leaves from. But sure will try that. For the mosquitoes someone somewhere had said to use Listerine in a spray bottle, I found this great. But you have to remember to do it after it rains.
I read somewhere else that taking an empty gallon milk jug and filling it with 2 cups of water and 1 cup each of vinegar and sugar and hang it far from your place. I have mine about 100 ft on a fence post and haven't had flies on the deck, but the house needs those tomato leaves. Definitely will try this and thanks.
I don't know about flies, but mosquitoes can be controlled somewhat. Of course you know to keep all outside containers and any "spots" where water collects emptied out. We are creating our own rain barrels and keep buckets around the perimeter of the house to catch rain water. I just read where you can put a bit of olive oil in any containers and the oil will keep the mosquitoes from laying eggs. And the oil will stay on the sides of the containers as water is used or evaporates and "re-oil" when water fills back up. Try it!
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Tip: Getting Rid of Mosquitoes, Flies, and Bugs (07/14/2009)
To get rid of those mosquitoes, flies and bugs out of your home, try this; hang bunches of dried tomato leaves in all your rooms. They will leave fast.
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To get rid of those mosquitoes, flies and bugs out of your home, try this; hang bunches of dried tomato leaves in all your rooms. They will leave fast.
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RE: Getting Rid of Mosquitoes, Flies, and Bugs
I got this from my sister and although people laugh at first, try it...it works. Get a clear zip lock bag, we use the qt size, fill it with water and hang it up. I can't explain it but I started doing this last year and no flies.
(06/06/2005)
I have a lot of flies in my house. I open the door for my dogs to get out in the yard and then I have all these flies, where do I put the water bag, by the door? Inside or outside? (11/05/2005)
By mary
RE: Getting Rid of Mosquitoes, Flies, and Bugs
Hi Mary,
I've seen them put on the outside near the top of the door or window. I think that they see it as a threat (the light hitting it) so they don't come in.
Susan from ThriftyFun (11/05/2005)
Do you think that this would work for a barn? I have been raising baby chicks, ducks, and geese for about a month now. I keep them in a brooder in the barn, but their "waste" had brought so many flies. My husband and I tried this powder stuff from the store that was supposed to kill the flies but it did not work. Do you have any suggestions for this? (04/24/2007)
