House flies are a nuisance and unsanitary. Getting rid of house flies is easy if you use the proper methods. This is a guide about getting rid of house flies.
To keep flies out of the house, plant some basil plants in a pot and place it on the board of the window. Flies move away because of the aromatic scent of the basil plant.
By MaryJane from Lachine, QC
We just returned from a week's vacation to find flies all over the place! No one was in the house and I did not have them before we left, so we have no clue where they are coming from. They are so disgusting and dirty. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of them aside from a fly swatter or vacuuming them? I'd like to spray something, but I don't want to use chemicals that might hurt the kids. Thanks!
By MrsC
By frugalsunnie
08/04/2011
My husband uses a strip of duct tape to home make fly tape. He twists the strip, securing it to itself to maintain the twist, then sticks it up. It is beyond gross and works like a charm.
(But I'd rather be able to find the real fly tapes, lol! I haven't seen them here in the UK which is why I'm glad my husband knows how to turn a strip of duct tape into a fly tape:)
How do I deter or get rid of house flies naturally?
By Janet from Victoria, Australia
By Deeli
12/17/2010
There are lots of ideas in the ThriftyFun Archives below. Just scroll down towards the bottom.
My Auntie uses those long hanging sticky glue fly strips that are sold in most hardware stores, home improvement stores or the large stores that have a yard nursery section.
I can't get rid of all these house flies. I could get rid of them in the morning then later I have even more. I tried the wine in the pan with dishsoap, nothing happened. I have spent the last hour with a fly swatter, but I still have a good two dozen still flying around. I plan to buy fly paper in the morning. But what an I do now? Help.
By Debbie from Chicago, IL
By escnmck
07/25/2011
I haven't tried it, but I heard someone swear by using lavender scented candles to keep them away.
How can you get rid of house flies?
By Tony from Nigeria
By leekelly
09/04/2011
Just put everything away clean you sink, they will die in a day or two.
Flies, I hate those little pests. When I walk out my back door flies seem to be there waiting to come in. Maybe it's the air-conditioning. Is there any type preventative measure to keep them away?
By Julie
By dollyslaffn
05/29/2011
Reading the comments, I have to say, this is strange; this is the first time I have had a real problem with them, too....But I have gone to an outdoor fruit/ vegetable stand in the past, where flies are usually notorious and the man had the baggies of water hanging,and not the first fly!
What is a good way to get rid of flies in the house?
By Debbie from Terre Haute, IN
By adina72
07/26/2011
I know it's gross, but those sticky fly tapes that you hang from the ceiling work pretty well. Once the flies are gone, make sure you seal up any cracks in your screens and doors to keep them from coming in again and wash the window sills with soapy water in case they have layed any eggs.
I would love for anyone to give me any home remedies to get rid of house flies. I live in the country, and like to leave the door open, but can't always because of all the flies!
Does anyone know how to get rid of house flies? My house is 3 years old and every summer they are all over the windows.
Does anyone know why there are flies in a friend's house year round? What can she do to get rid of them? This is an old Victorian house.
How can I get rid of my millions of houseflies? I have cleaned my fingers to the bone.
I keep having hundreds (literally) of dead flies in the window sill of my bathroom. I can clean up 35 in an evening and the the next day there are 75 more.
How do I keep flies out of the house when doors are opened often?
I heard that a way to keep flies out of the house was with a bag of water. Does that work?
By Toni from Granite Bay, CA
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