4 Ingeniously Crafted Strategies to Outsmart Flies: The Power of Everyday Items Like Cooking Oil, Laundry Detergent, and a Coin to Declare Victory

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The fly-catching bowl. (Image: Sohu)

Prepare a bowl and add 2-3 spoons of sugar. Then, add detergent at a 1:1 ratio and finally, pour in some warm water. Stir the mixture until the detergent and sugar dissolve. Place the bowl in areas where flies tend to gather, such as the kitchen or near trash cans. The sweetness of the sugar will attract flies, while the detergent creates a soapy solution that traps them. After a few days, you’ll notice a significant reduction in the fly population.

Repel Flies with Vinegar

Flies detest the smell of vinegar. (Image: Sohu)

White vinegar is a common kitchen ingredient with multiple uses. Apart from cooking, it can also be used to repel flies. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and spritz it on windowsills, doorways, and other areas where flies tend to gather. Flies are highly sensitive to acetic acid, so they will actively avoid these areas after you’ve sprayed the vinegar.

Get Rid of Flies with Cooking Oil and Detergent

Using plastic wrap to create a fly trap. (Image: Sohu)

For this method, you’ll need a bowl, brown sugar, detergent, and a small amount of cooking oil. Put the brown sugar in the bowl and add detergent at a 2:1 ratio. Next, add a little cooking oil (this helps to thicken the mixture and trap the flies), along with some water, and stir well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a small hole in the center for flies to enter.

Place these traps on window sills, kitchen counters, and other fly-infested areas. Flies are attracted to the sweetness of the brown sugar and will find it difficult to escape once they enter the bowl.

Repel Flies with Water and Coins

These water-filled bags will help keep flies away from your home. (Image: Sohu)

This method is relatively simple yet highly effective. Prepare a clear, thick plastic bag and put 5-6 coins inside. Fill the bag halfway with water and tie it shut. Hang this bag outside your window or balcony. Flies are averse to light, and the reflection from the water and coins will drive them away from your home.

Note: To minimize the presence of flies in your home, maintain a clean living space. Dispose of leftover food promptly, and wash dishes immediately after use. Avoid leaving dirty dishes overnight, as they can attract flies.

Additionally, use trash cans with lids to prevent flies from accessing your garbage, and avoid keeping trash indoors overnight.

According to VTC News