What Attracts Flies to a House?
Flies can be attracted to a house for several reasons.
This will ensure that any pesky flies lurking outside don’t manage to get into your space.
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If your screens are damaged, it’s probably a good idea torepair or replace them.
When trying to identify flies, start by looking around your windows.
It may seem gross, but these samples will be very helpful for identifying the flies.
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Remove Rotting Organic Material
Flies like bottle flies like stinky, smelly, nasty things.
Things like spoiled food waste, rotting yard debris, and, of course, dog poop.
Place fans throughout your home, especially in areas where you see flies hanging out.
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Not only is this method cost-effective, but it also requires little effort to maintain.
With the proper positioning and configs, you have an all-natural solution for keeping flies away.
These fans are handy but expensive.
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you could place a fan at the entrance of your home, pointing outward.
This will discourage flies from entering the same way an air curtain does.
Remove debris from your drains and disposal by thoroughly scrubbing with a stiff brush and drain cleaner.
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It’s therefore an easy and effective way to keep them away.
Create an indoor windowsill herb garden or place fly-repelling flowers near windows to keep flies out of your home.
Don’t be afraid to call a pest professional if you’re stumped.
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Chemical treatments for flies are not typically necessary.
In other words, something is attracting them.
Once this source is addressed, the fly issue often resolves.
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MostDIY pest control solutionsadvise the use of essential oils.
Flies in the Home.
Colorado State University Extension.
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How Far Can a House Flies Fly?Entomology at the University of Kentucky.
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