Here are natural, effective ways to say goodbye to flies and bugs without using harsh chemicals:
🪰 1. Apple Cider Vinegar Trap (for fruit flies)
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How: Fill a small bowl with apple cider vinegar, add a few drops of dish soap. Cover with plastic wrap and poke small holes.
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Why it works: Flies are attracted to the vinegar, and the dish soap breaks the surface tension so they drown.
🌿 2. Essential Oils as Repellents
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Oils that work: Peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, citronella, tea tree, and lemongrass.
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How to use: Mix 10–15 drops of oil with water in a spray bottle. Spray near windows, doors, and surfaces.
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Also: Place cotton balls soaked in essential oil in corners, drawers, or near entry points.
🍋 3. Clove-Studded Lemons (for flies and ants)
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How: Cut a lemon in half and stick cloves into the flesh.
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Place: On the counter, windowsills, or near garbage bins.
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Bonus: Smells great to humans but repels flies.
🚪 4. Keep Bugs Out Naturally
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Seal cracks and fix screens.
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Use natural door draft stoppers.
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Keep food covered and garbage tightly sealed.
🌿 5. DIY Bug-Repelling Spray (General Use)
Mix in a spray bottle:
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1 cup distilled water
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½ cup witch hazel or vodka
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20 drops of essential oils (e.g., peppermint + citronella)
Spray around baseboards, windows, and patio areas.
🕯️ 6. Burn Natural Candles
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Use soy or beeswax candles with essential oils like citronella or lavender outdoors.
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Great for patios and evening bug defense.
🧅 7. Natural Repelling Plants
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Repel flies: Basil, lavender, mint, bay leaf
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Repel mosquitoes: Citronella grass, marigolds, catnip
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Repel ants: Peppermint and tansy
Plant near windows or entrances.