9 DIY Homemade fly traps and remedies

These homemade fly traps can be very effective in combating houseflies, and they are easy to set up and cost-effective.

Vinegar and Dish soap Flytrap

Vinegar and dish soap fly traps are a great way to eliminate houseflies naturally. Like the one above, this trap is very easy to set up and can be very useful in avoiding a lot of hassle. Here's how to set up a homemade fly trap with vinegar and dish soap.

Fill a small bowl with apple cider vinegar, and add a tablespoon of sugar. The vinegar should not be more than one inch high. Next, add dish soap to the bowl. This hack is best suited for fruit-scented dish soap. To attract houseflies, place the dish unattended in the middle, and the bowl can be covered with plastic wrap. To attract the flies, poke a few holes into it.

Natural Oils Repellent

Essential oil sprays are another way to eliminate houseflies naturally. Natural oils like lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, and eucalyptus can be used to get rid of houseflies. Mix them with water or rubbing alcohol and put them in a spray can. These natural repellents can deter houseflies and create beautiful scents in your home.

Salt and Turmeric

To repel flies, sprinkle salt and turmeric onto your kitchen slab.

Salt and Turmeric

Salt and Pepper

Boil 2 cups water and add salt and pepper. Let it cool, and then spray it with a can. It repels mosquitoes and flies well.

Orange Peel

Hang orange peels on a muslin towel and tie them in a knot. This home remedy is a great way to eliminate flies.

Ginger

Combine one tablespoon of dried ginger powder with 1 cup of water. Mix well. It can be put in a spray bottle, and this liquid can be sprayed in areas with flies. It can also be used to repel mosquitoes and other insects.

Clove

You can cut a half-off apple, insert cloves, and leave it in an infested area of your home. Flies will be under control.

Basil

Basil can be planted in pots near your kitchen to repel flies.

Banana

Cut a banana into thin slices. These slices should be placed in a glass container and then covered in the jar with a plastic bag. Use a toothpick to make at least 4-5 holes in your cover.