In the scorching summer, flies seem to have become "uninvited guests" in many families. They fly around the food and make an unpleasant buzzing sound that not only affects our mood but can also spread disease. In the face of these little flying insects, how can we effectively "invite" them out of the house? Below, let's take a few scientific and practical methods together.
1. The natural enemies of flies: using the laws of nature
Flies have many natural predators, and we can use this law of nature against them. For example, you can place some fly stickers or fly cages with some food that attracts flies, such as fruit peels or sugar water. These traps are effective in catching flies and reducing their number in the home.
2. Environmental regulation: create a home that flies don't love
Flies prefer a moist, dirty environment, so keeping your home clean and dry is key to preventing fly invasions. In addition, regular removal of garbage to avoid food debris can also reduce food for flies**. At the same time, closing doors and windows, using protective measures such as window screens and mosquito nets can effectively prevent flies from entering the room.
3. Utilization of light source: use light to trap flies
Flies are very sensitive to light sources, and we can use this property to trap them. There are many phototraps on the market that use ultraviolet light to attract flies and then catch them through a grid or adhesive. Placing such a device indoors or near doors and windows can effectively reduce the number of flies.
Fourth, plant assistance: take advantage of the smell that flies don't like
Some plants have a special smell that repels flies. For example, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, etc., whose scents keep flies away. Placing these plants in your home not only beautify the environment, but also help keep flies away.
5. Manual eviction: use your hands and brains
In addition to the above methods, we can also use some simple artificial means to repel flies. For example, the use of a fly swatter can both kill flies immediately and act as a deterrent to fly from approaching easily. In addition, using fly sprays or repellents that contain natural ingredients is also an effective method.
6. Dietary adjustment: reduce the food that attracts flies
Flies mainly feed on sweets and scavengers, so adjusting your diet can also reduce the number of flies. Avoiding sweets and fruits indoors and cleaning up food scraps and garbage can effectively reduce the attractiveness of flies.
To sum up, it is not difficult to get rid of indoor flies. As long as we master the right methods and techniques, we can easily deal with the infestation of these small flying insects. Let's take action to create a fly-free home environment!