So i followed her directions and filled up three glasses with water and a few pennies about 4 5 placed them around the food and watched.
How to get flies out of your backyard.
We watched the flies come in to land see the water and turn around and zoom away.
Or on each table where your family eats set out an apple with cloves in it.
The scent of the apple and cloves deters flies and also keeps cats out of your yard btw.
If you save kitchen waste for your compost heap add some sawdust to your scrap bin to help absorb moisture and odors that might attract flies.
Vanilla mint cups this simple solution involves cotton balls vanilla extract fresh mint and cheesecloth.
Besides these fly traps you can also plant basil around your yard.
If your compost pile does not heat up sufficiently those kitchen scraps may attract breeding flies.
Turn your compost pile regularly and don t put meats or animal waste in your compost bin.
The strong breeze will blow away any flies that buzz by.
To make your own fly trap mix cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a jar.
Glass water pennies crazy fly repelling abilities.
Insecticide fly baits can be put out in small bait stations to attract and kill flies.
Plant some of these around your patio or garden and keep flies from ever entering your garden.
It s not just an urban legend.
You can also light a citronella candle which flies hate the smell of.
To get rid of pesky flies outside set up an oscillating fan near where you ll be hanging out.
Though aerosol fly sprays will have little to no lasting effect outdoors they can provide quick knockdown and kill flies on contact so can be used just prior to picnics and outings.
If you are hosting an outdoor party then you may be worried about pesky flies bothering your well prepared food and your guests.
The scent is pleasant for your guests but flies hate it and will steer clear.
It s a natural fly repellent as well as how to keep roaches away.
Keep these unappetizing pests away from your party by taking a few precautions that will shoo flies away and keep your guests happy and comfortable.
Plug in a fan.