Summer means more flies. And you know how annoying flies are. But did you know they can be dangerous too?
Common house flies carry diseases like cholera, E. coli, and typhoid fever! Even if you were okay with tolerating these pests before, now is the time to learn how to keep flies away.
Keep reading to find out how to get rid of flies in your home and commercial spaces this summer.
Make Your Building Unwelcoming to Flies
There are a few ways to make the space inside your building unwelcoming to flies.
One of the easiest ways is to use fly traps. These traps are devices that are designed to lure flies in, and once the fly lands in or on it, it can’t escape. There are loads of traps you can buy from the store, like fly tape or paper.
You can also make homemade traps, like soda bottle traps, or vinegar and dish soap traps. Both attract the flies with a fruity smell made of ingredients you have at home. Once the flies are close to the mixtures, they are trapped.
Make sure your garbage cans are sealed and emptied every day. Flies are looking for food and breeding grounds, garbage cans are one of their favorites. Make it difficult for them to find what they’re looking for, and they shouldn’t hang around.
You can also discourage flies from the space by lighting candles or burning oils that flies don’t like the scent of. Eucalyptus is a great example of this. Spraying fly repellent regularly should also reduce the number of flies inside.
Disturb Any Fly Breeding Grounds Nearby
Most of the time, the flies aren’t breeding inside the building. They usually have a breeding ground somewhere outside. Once they can fly, they come through windows and doors, looking for food.
If you have a dog at home, you might be struggling with flies. Dog feces is a breeding ground for flies. Cleaning it up every day rather than every few days can make a difference to the number of flies breeding near your space.
In both homes and commercial spaces, plants can help repel flies. Natural fly repellants include lavender, basil, and mint. Planting some of these can get flies to find other breeding grounds, and if they’re further away, they won’t come in.
Pest Control Services
If you’ve got a fly infestation, you may need some help. Traps and repellents aren’t enough to deal with an infestation, and infestations are when the flies become dangerous to your health.
Look into hiring professional pest control services. They know how to deal with infestations – it’s far simpler and more effective than trying to figure it out yourself.
Now You Know How to Get Rid of Flies
They’re annoying. They’re dangerous. But now that you know how to get rid of flies, and can enjoy your summer in peace.
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