9 Surprising, Strange, And Effective Ways To Keep Flies Away

Get Rid Of Flies Guide suggests sticking cloves into lemon halves to deter flies. They hate the smell of both the cloves and the lemons, so it’s a double whammy!

This works best on house flies, but will still be pretty effective on other varieties.

Flies, along with other pests such as mosquitos and ticks, cannot stand the sulfur compounds found in garlic. If you eat a lot of it, they won’t come near you. But what does “a lot” mean?

According to Long Lake Lodge, about two to four cloves a day should be good for adults. Finally, an excuse to load up on garlic bread!

Take a gallon of soft water and add 2.5 tablespoons of dish soap and vegetable oil. Mix together and use as a spray on plants to keep flies and other insects away.

SF Gate suggests doing a test patch on your plants, waiting 24 hours, and checking to make sure there is no damage before you move forward with a full treatment.

To make your own fly repellent spray, raw apple cider vinegar is a great base.

The Prairie Homestead suggests mixing four cups of vinegar with 20 drops rosemary essential oil, 20 drops basil essential oil, 20 drops peppermint essential oil, two tablespoons olive oil, and one tablespoon dish soap. Spray this concoction around your home to keep the flies away.