Summer brings with it sun, heat and… flies! These annoying visitors can transform a quiet day into a nightmare. However, there are natural and effective methods to keep them away from your home without resorting to chemicals. Here we tell you the best tricks to scare away flies and keep your space clean and fresh.

1. The trick with the glass of water and coriander

Although it may sound unusual, this method is simple and effective:

  • What you need: A glass of water and a few sprigs of fresh coriander.
  • How to do it: Fill a glass with water, add the cilantro, and place it on your table or near food. Flies can’t stand the smell of cilantro and will stay away.
  • Bonus Tip: If you don’t have cilantro, you can use basil or lavender, which also work as natural repellents.

2. Aromatic plants: natural repellents

In addition to cilantro, other aromatic herbs such as mint, rosemary, basil, eucalyptus, and lavender are great allies to repel insects.

  • Scatter leaves of these plants in strategic places in your home, such as windows, doors, and tables.
  • You can also use essential oils mixed with water in a spray bottle.
  • Quick tip: Place small pots with these plants in your kitchen or dining room for a double benefit: decoration and repellent.

3. Cider vinegar trap

  • What you need: A plastic bottle, cider vinegar and a knife.
  • How to do it: Cut off the top of the bottle, pour about 4 cm of cider vinegar into it and place the neck of the bottle upside down, forming a funnel. Flies will enter attracted by vinegar, but they will not be able to get out.
  • Extra tip: If you prefer, mix white vinegar with lavender essential oil to create a spray that acts as a barrier on doors and windows.

4. Lemon with cloves

  • How to do it: Cut a lemon in half and stick several cloves into the flesh. Place these halves on windows, tables, or entryways.
  • Why it works: Flies detest this combination of smells and will avoid getting close.
  • Complement: Add some minced garlic near the doors to reinforce the repellent effect.

5. Keep the house spotless

Cleanliness is key to avoiding flies:

  • Empty and disinfect trash cans regularly.
  • Clean up food scraps and crumbs in the kitchen and dining room.
  • Make sure there is no standing water in sinks or sinks.
  • Bonus Tip: Use lids for exposed foods, especially in summer.

6. Natural homemade repellent

Make your own fly repellent spray with simple ingredients:

  • Ingredients:
    • 1/2 cup of white vinegar.
    • 1/2 glass of water.
    • A vaporizer.
  • Preparation: Mix the ingredients in the steamer and spray when the flies are around. The vinegar on their paws is irritating to them and forces them to move away.
  • Additional tip: Add a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil to enhance its effectiveness.

7. Eucalyptus: An Effective and Pleasant Repellent

  • Boil eucalyptus leaves in water and let the steam scent your home.
  • This smell is pleasant for people, but unbearable for flies and mosquitoes.
  • Tip: Place small containers of eucalyptus water on windows and doors to keep insects at bay.

Conclusion: a home free of flies and with fresh aromas

With these natural and easy-to-apply tricks, you can not only enjoy a clean and fly-free home, but also a fresh and aromatic environment. Remember that consistency is key to keeping these pesky insects away. Go ahead and try these ideas and share your experience!