Deny them entry. Check your windows and doors. A fly can squeeze through a gap the width of a paperclip. Yes, really.
Install a screen. Patch it if it’s torn. Even a tiny hole is like a VIP entrance for flies.
Take out the trash. Do it daily. Tie the bag tight. Flies love a warm, leaky bin more than you love your couch.
Clean your sink. Leftover food scraps in the drain are a fly’s five-star buffet. Pour boiling water down the drain once a week.
The Weirdest DIY Traps
Make a simple trap: a jar with apple cider vinegar and a drop of dish soap. Cover it with plastic wrap and poke a few holes. Flies fly in, but they cannot fly out. It’s like a fly jail.
Another weird one: a shallow dish of red wine. Flies adore the smell. They’ll dive in and drown drunk. Party foul for them, victory for you.
Want a gross but effective lure? Put a piece of raw meat in a jar with a paper cone funnel. Flies lay eggs on the meat. Then you just throw the whole jar away. Boom.
The Ultimate Guide on How to Get Rid of Flies