5 ways to get rid of flies in the house and at the cottage

In the old days they said that flies appear to wealth, and rich people live in a house where there are flies. The thing is that these insects love to feast on the remnants of food, and if there are any in the dwelling, then its owner is a rich man. The whole trouble is that flies not only represent wealth, but are also carriers of dangerous diseases, in addition, they cause irritation and cause a lot of inconvenience to the inhabitants of the house. This means that sooner or later the time comes to look for ways to get rid of flies in the house and in the country.

Before proceeding with the destruction of flies, it is necessary to understand where all the same, and why they appear in the house. Otherwise, fighting with them will be the same as fighting with windmills.

Where do the flies come from in the house

Spring is coming. The air temperature rises above 10 - 12 ° C, in the houses flies wake up from the winter hibernation, which hid during the onset of cold weather in crevices or other places in the house. With the onset of heat, they leave their shelter in search of food.

Due to the grid view, the flies do not see a transparent obstacle (window glass), so it’s hard enough for them to fly back out. Insects stay in the house and begin to multiply.

The fly can lay its eggs on food, animal excrement, in bins, etc. Thus, they become more and more. Their eggs enter human food, causing severe poisoning. In addition, deadly diseases such as typhoid, cholera, anthrax or tuberculosis can be carried on their legs. Flies cannot be controlled. Once they sit down on products, then pathogenic microbes immediately begin to spread. To avoid this, in no case should you leave open food, and after eating food, it is necessary to clean the leftovers in the refrigerator.

In addition, flies can be brought into the house along with spoiled foods. Most often this happens with summer residents. In the process of harvesting, a slightly spoiled fruit may be caught, where flies like to lay eggs. A person brings him into the house and in the warmth of the masonry, full-fledged representatives of this buzzing family very quickly appear.

Especially a lot of flies near large dumps, compost heaps and street toilets. If a person’s housing is located near these places, the presence of insects in the house is guaranteed. In this case, it is much more difficult to deal with them. The same inconvenience can bring and keeping animals in the yard.

Salvation from these insects in private homes and cottages are Mosquito nets. Moreover, they should be not only on the windows, but also on the front doors.

In the apartment, these insects can also penetrate through ventilation ducts and garbage chutes.

A real boom of the appearance of flies occurs in late August - early September. When it gets colder outside, insects flock in search of heat to a person’s dwelling, where they also lay eggs and fall into suspended animation until spring. This is repeated year after year.

In order to facilitate the fight against them, it is necessary first of all to take all the necessary preventive measures so that the representatives of these insects are as small as possible and getting rid of them is not difficult.

Prevention of flies in the house

So that to avoid appearances in the house flies is necessary adhere to preventive measures:

• keep clean especially in the kitchen (crumbs and leftovers on the table, garbage, dirty dishes, spoiled foods, high humidity - all this attracts flies and contributes to an increase in their numbers);
• food waste necessarily send to trash bucketwhich must be closed and often empty;
• storage products should be organized in closed containers and / or in the refrigerator;
• regular cleaning in home,dry and wet;
• drains of bathrooms and sinks after use should be clean and wiped dry.

For owners summer cottages and private houses there are additional preventive measures:

• keep track of clean street toilets;
• particular Attention to devote corrals and shed for livestock and poultry (if any);
• to avoid location landfill and compost heaps near the house;
• particular Attention must be given placeswhere can stagnate water.

One of the effective means of preventing insects from entering the house is a variety of mosquito nets. They should not be neglected, especially in the warm season.

It is noted that flies do not tolerate the pungent smell and presence of some plants. So, if you plant wormwood, elderberry or bird cherry under your windows in a private house, you can forget about insects. These plants repel flies.

Geranium, tomato leaves and wormwood have the same properties. The first can be planted as a preventive measure on windowsill, and the leaves of tomato and wormwood in the form of a bouquet can be put in a vase. Such plants, even when dried, have deterrent properties.

If insects nevertheless entered the home, there are a huge number of ways to get rid of flies in the house. And it is worth starting a fight with them as early as possible in order to avoid their reproduction.

Folk methods of getting rid of flies

Folk methods of fighting flies have long been established and, despite the huge variety of modern chemicals, they are perceived as safer for humans, so they do not lose their popularity.

There are several ways to influence these insects:

• odor control of flies;
• poison;
• traps.

No. 1. Repellent odors

Flies do not tolerate pungent odors. They have a very delicate and well-developed scent. Therefore, even if you use the product with an unpleasant odor, but in a small concentration, a person will not hear it, and it will scare away the flies. You can pick up pleasant smells and at the same time repel flies aromas:

1. Widespread essential oils pungent (mint, citrus fruits, laurel, eucalyptus, cloves, lavender, peppermint, etc..). Most commonly used aroma lamp with their application. The smell dissipates throughout the room, embracing even the most inaccessible corners and evict of these annoying guests. Also possible grease window and door frames these oils.
2. Clove, in itself, like its essential oil, has a strong smell. Therefore, just enough to pour her in a small capacity and leave it on the table.
3. Act carnations enhances lemon. Therefore it is possible stick a few buds carnations in half lemon and such an improvised flavor will protect the room from insects.
4. Kerosene and turpentine. Despite the fact that for a person these smells are also unpleasant, but in small quantities people don’t catch him, but he will scare away the flies. It is recommended to add a small amount of these products to the water when washing windows and floors to prevent the appearance of insects and create additional protection.
5. Bow in large quantities, it can irritate a person. But if there is a small problem with flies, then you can use it, also lubricating the window and doorways.
6. Alcohol and Vodka scare away the flies. It is enough to spray them in the room.
7. Bay leafboth dry and fresh insects cannot tolerate.Therefore, to get rid of flies, lay out the leaves of this seasoning in several places. By the way, it will help get rid of rodents and small midges.
8. Lavenderin pots will not only scare away flies, but also serve as a wonderful decoration for your home.
9. Mintperfectly copes not only with flies and other insects, but also with rodents. Fresh or dry plants are laid out around the apartment.
10. Basilcan be planted on a personal plot or used in dried form, after having previously laid it out in a sachet.
11. The original way to control insects is to use small bundles.tansy.
12. Sagebrush They don’t like not only flies, but also other insects.
13. Paradoxically, but tomatoes - One of the most effective weapons in the war against flies. However, it is necessary to use not the fruits, but the tops of this plant. You can spread the shredded plant around the house, or plant seedlings and place it on the windowsills.
14. Another home defender is considered geranium.

It is worth noting that some smells (for example, apple cider vinegar) attract insects, so they are best used to create traps.

Remember that odors can cause severe allergic reactions. Therefore, before using any tool, be sure to check it so as not to harm yourself and your loved ones.

No. 2. Fly traps

This method insect control most favoritebecause clearly it is seen, how much flies caught online". Them the essence is that flies fly on a certain bait and fall into in the so-called trap, from which they cannot get out.

Can distinguish three core types traps:

• trap can or bottle;
• Velcro trap
• electric shock trap.

All traps easy to do independently.

Trap can

Exist several species this trap but principle one and the same: on bottom cans or bottles placed bait, a neck decreases in diameter. So when fly reacts to bait and flies into the containerfly out her from there not under the force.

Consider a few constructions:

1. IN glass container (can or bottle) is inserted paper funnel cone down. On the bottom poured bait.
2. From plastic bottle cut off top, flips over and placed back neck down.
3. On the neck cans with bait is pulled food film, wherein is being done some holes. The principle of operation is the same as with cones: once inside,fly get out not can.

Concerning lures, then there are a lot of them:

1. Sugar Syrup with Vinegar. This is one of the most popular bait. The insect flies on syrup, and if it vinegar doesn't kill in place then causes the strongest poisoning, and fly dies even if she manages to get out.
2. Mixture water from sugar, honey and yeast.
3. Spoiled Products (e.g. meat). This bait is convenient in that when tipping the trap nothing spills.
4. Jam.

Velcro traps

Very popular Velcro tape easy to do it yourself of improvised materials. For its foundation you will need thick paperwhich does not soak. From her are cut out strips necessary size are covered sticky composition and are suspended in places of accumulation of insects.

As sticky component can be used:

• thick sugar syrup. It is great both as a bait and as a viscous substance for holding flies;
• double sided tape. It is good only for small midges, but it cannot hold large insects;
• adhesive mixture (Castor oil (2 tbsp.) Andliquid rosinol(1 tablespoon). These ingredients are mixed in a steam bath and a few drops of jam are added to attract flies. Such composition highly effectivebut castor oil and liquid rosin may not always be at hand.

If for some reason tape hang indoors inappropriatecan take glasson the outside to smear his sticky composition, and in inward put flashlight for the bait. Not only flies will fly into the light, but also mosquitoes, small midges, other insects and stick. The only thing inconvenience in that if you leave such a bait on the table, you can easily stick it yourself.

Electroshock Trap

Yet one method struggle with fliesfounded on the attracting insects on a source Sveta.

Light bulb wound aluminum wire, connected to source of electricity. Thus, flies fly on shine and falling into the electric current zone,die.

In order to make such a trap would need:

• energy saving light bulb;
• finger battery;
• aluminum wire;
• high voltage module;
• insulating tape;
• hot glue.

When choosing a light bulb for a trap, opt for a twisted bulb design. It will be easier to work with. So, we disassemble the light bulb so that we have a case and luminescent tubes on a plastic base. In plastic we make 2 holes and thread the wire there, wrap the bulb on both sides.

Inside the base of the lamp there are 2 wires. We take one of them and wind it with the end of the wire. Thus, we have 2 contacts left. We connect the high-voltage module to the battery through a switch. We make a hole in the case and insert the button-switch into it. Hide the wires and the high-voltage module. Modular wires are soldered to the battery and secured with electrical tape. The module, in turn, is also fastened in the body with hot melt adhesive.

Now you can insert the light bulb into the housing so that the lamp contacts coincide with the modular contacts. We screw in the light and that’s it - the trap is ready. It is enough to turn on the switch and use it.

This way getting rid of flies is very effectivebut possesses some disadvantages: firstly, the shocker must be kept out of the reach of children and pets; secondly, its life depends on the battery. As soon as it fails, you have to disassemble the design and solder the wiring to a new battery.

No. 3. Flycatcher plants

Nowadays, it has become popular to start in your homes exotic plants and animals. Some of these plants predatory. They can also be considered as traps for flies. An example of this is succulent. Pinguicula gigantea. This type of plant catches small flies on its sticky leaves.

Another flower from the genus Dionea - venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). This flower came to us from the Atlantic coast of the USA. Its brightly colored leaves serve as a bait for insects. As soon as her the victim concerns sensitive hairs on the surface of the plant leaves instantly slam shut and the digestion process begins.

Such plants excellent will cope from flies in the house, but when the insects run out, you have to feed with meat pieces.

Number 4. Poison

Enough effective poison for flies from improvised means easy can to do at home. For this will need simple ingredients. Consider a few recipes:

1. A mixture is prepared (1 g of saccharin per 10 g of honey). This composition is impregnated with paper, which is then dried and laid out on the windowsill and in places where flies accumulate. After laying, the paper is soaked in a small amount of water.
2. Pieces of bread are dipped in small containers with a specially prepared composition: milk (3 tbsp), formalin (0.5 tsp) and soda (5 tsp) and placed near the windows.
3. Black pepper is famous for its destructive property for flies. The following recipe is based on this: black pepper is added to the milk, and paper is soaked in this composition. Such traps are placed throughout the house. Instead of milk, you can use sweet water.

No. 5. Professional methods of dealing with flies

If you think that folk methods in the fight against flies are not effective enough, or there are so many insects that you can’t do without professional intervention, use trusted chemical preparations:

1. Aerosols("Dichlorvos Neo", "Raptor", etc.) - the most common method in the war with flies, especially if they are divorced quite a large number. In order for the aerosols to be effective, it is necessary to use them 2 times with a two-week interval.
2. Granules and powders - used when aerosols are not appropriate and impossible to apply. Dry matter is diluted with water in the required proportions, the mixture obtained is processed in the room. Most often these are large volumes.
3. Sticky tapes - The same harmless as their homemade counterparts. They can be used in children's rooms and in dining rooms.
4. Fumigator - As safe as adhesive tapes. For greater efficiency, it is necessary to monitor and change the plates in time.

It is impossible to avoid flies, because they are not only beyond the Arctic Circle. But we can avoid the reproduction of insects in and around our dwelling - you just have to adhere to basic sanitary norms, observe cleanliness and order, carry out preventive measures, and you do not have to look for the best way to deal with these pests.