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Flies here in south Alabama are terrible. A friend told about a natural fly repellent. I decided to try it. It's basil! It actually works. I planted seeds in two flower pots, thinned them out, (three or four plants to a pot), also after the plants are six to eight inches tall, be sure to "head" the plants - pinch off the heads before they produce flowers. This also encourages the plants to bush out. Place out on your patio / deck or back door.
Before sitting the plants by the back door flies were continually coming in as the door opened. Problem solved! I will definitely use basil again next year. Flies do not like the strong odor / scent of basil. Even as small plants they did a very good job.
By roadgypsygranny from Atmore, Al
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RE: Basil Natural Fly Repellent
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Post By LaDixie (Guest Post)
(10/21/2008)
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I too live in South Alabama and that is a wonderful tip that I will be trying next summer. Does it matter which type of basil you use? Thanks for sharing!
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