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How can you keep flies away from food
(24 Aug 2006)

House flies along with fruit flies and other flies are known as filth flies and carry germs with them. These flies feed on organic wastes, animal feces, garbage and so on and then contaminate food items. It is therefore essential to get rid of flies from one’s house as food that gets contaminated can lead to diseases like typhoid, cholera, dysentery and so on.

You can use commercial products and insecticides but these are chemicals. There are also some natural remedies for flies’ removal. Given below are some well known home remedies to get rid of flies.

Cleanliness is the first and most effective way of keeping flies away. Clean your house and surrounding areas regularly. Half your battle will be won if you keep a clean house. Another good remedy to get rid of flies is to seal the entry points to the house. Naturally close the entry points with a screen patch or wire mesh. Seal doors and windows to limit the entry of flies as well. One of the most effective home remedies to get rid of flies is to hang clear plastic bags, filled with water near the doorways. Use citronella torches or candles around the house as these repel flies as well.

answered by G R on 6 Feb 2012, 10:36:31

Is there any way of preventing flies from getting into your house?

Yes, there are several ways of preventing flies from entering your house. You can choose from either home remedies for flies’ removal or by using insecticides. It is important to keep flies away from your house as they carry germs and spread disease as well. It is a well known fact that flies feed on garbage, organic waste and so on and then contaminate food. This leads to various illnesses like typhoid, cholera, polio, dysentery and so on spreading among the family members. Preventing the entry of flies is necessary as flies will continue to accumulate around the house unless steps are taken to stop them from entering. One effective home remedies for flies is to install screens outside windows as well as seal any cracks in doorways or windows from which flies could enter. Another way of preventing flies is to make a mixture out of sugar, ground sugar and milk. Take small quantities of each of the above mentioned items and simmer the mixture for about 5-10 minutes. Then pour the mixture into a shallow dish. The flies will get attracted to it and eventually suffocate and die with it.

answered by M W on 1 Feb 2012, 12:14:12

How to stop flies from entering my home?

Flies are known to be one of the worst kinds of insects you may have to encounter both in your homes as also otherwise. Flies carry germs and spread illnesses like cholera, typhoid and dysentery. It is therefore vital that you stop the entry of flies into your home. Stopping flies entering from your home is possible. Read on to find out how to get rid of flies naturally. One of the foremost things you must do is throw away any food crumbs or scraps that are lying around. These scraps or food crumbs are known to be major causes of flies entering houses. Taking them away will keep them from infesting your home. One very effective remedy of stopping flies is by spraying lavender mist. Flies detest the smell of lavender and this is one way of stopping flies from entering the house. Make up this lavender mist by mixing a few drops of this oil with some of water. Put this mixture in a misting bottle and spray your home, the doorways and even the curtains. Flies also dislike the smell of pines or ground cloves. Try hanging some branches of pine around the house or putting a few ground cloves in small bags. This will also help to get rid of flies naturally.

answered by A S on 26 Jan 2012, 10:37:23

Do house flies bite?

No, a house fly bite is not likely to occur but a house fly can still make you sick. House flies carry pathogens and therefore are responsible for the spread of diseases. House flies feed off garbage, excrement and then carry the viruses to other surfaces; mainly food. Food poisoning, diarrhea, dysentery and even eye infections can occur due to the pathogens carried by the common house fly. It is therefore essential to stop and prevent flies from entering your home so as to prevent the spread of disease. One way of getting rid of flies is to fill a few small plastic bags with water and keep them near entry points. It is believed that flies get scared upon seeing their reflections and this will prevent them from entering your house.

However, there are some flies that do bite and treatment should be started immediately in such cases. Fly bites itch and hurt at the same time so treatment should not be delayed. Here are some points to keep in mind for fly bite treatment. Disinfect the fly bite area first by washing with an antibacterial soap and water. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply on the affected area. This will reduce the itching. Seek medical assistance if the bite area has pus or red lines running away from it.

answered by G R on 24 Jan 2012, 3:58:15

Home remedies for flies

How can you keep flies away from food (24 Aug 2006)

How can you keep flies away from food
(24 Aug 2006)