Flies - carriers of dangerous diseases and microorganisms. In addition, they are just unpleasant neighbors who are very annoying with their buzzing. In our material we will tell you how to get rid of flies as quickly as possible, regardless of their type: onion, fruit flies, etc.
Why flies appear in the house and how dangerous they are
There are the following factors that provoke the appearance of this pest. These include:
- Insanity in the house, which is the main cause of flies. If you spill juice at home, the garbage can is not closed, on all surfaces of the crumbs - all this will cause the appearance of insects. In addition, they are attracted by the food, which is in the public domain.
- High humidity, because flies prefer to lay their eggs in humid and warm rooms, such as in the kitchen or bathroom.
- Heat. Flies, like any other insects, do not like frosts, and the apartments always have warm weather.
- Jamming, not enough light, lack of air - all this attracts flies
Moreover, insects can appear even in the event that the unsanitary conditions of your roommate.
Noticing the flies in the house, you should immediately begin to fight them, because they can cause serious harm. The problem is that the main place of their habitat is trash cans, of course, they carry a lot of germs on their paws and body.
If they are ingested, diseases such as:
- conjunctivitis;
- typhoid fever;
- dysentery;
- salmonellosis;
- diseases that are caused by parasites.
For a short lifespan (30-40 days), one fly lays about two thousand eggs.
We use folk remedies for pests
If you are not a fan of chemicals, you can use traditional methods that are also very effective. But before you start work, you should clean up the house: put all the food in the refrigerator, throw away the stale dishes. Do not forget to keep the garbage closed, to wash the dishes in a timely manner.
There are many ways to get rid of the pest. First of all, it is aromatherapy. It is worth remembering that flies do not like smells:
- indoor plants, including geraniums;
- eucalyptus;
- tomato leaves;
- tansy;
- fern;
- turpentine or kerosene;
- flaxseed (just buy at the pharmacy and make a decoction).
Ordinary table vinegar can also help you: take 2 spoons per 1 liter of water, wipe the main surfaces in the kitchen with this mixture.
Essential oil is a good folk remedy, but you can also use mint, cloves, citrus fruits. Just drop 2-3 drops in the oil burner or add to a container with water.
Traps
If there are no funds for the purchase of special traps, they can be made with their own hands, and in terms of quality, they will not be inferior to anything in industrial options. The recipe is as follows:
- Mix in equal proportions of castor oil, rosin.
- Heat them, add some honey or jam.
- The resulting sweet mass is applied to strips of paper.
- Stir the bait in places where insects accumulate.
There is one trap option: put honey, syrup, sugar solution in a small container. Make a cone out of a piece of paper, insert it into the jar with a spout and leave it like that. A fly, attracted by the sweet smell, cannot crawl out of the jar.
Take 100 ml of vinegar, add 5 drops of detergent there, pour the mixture into a glass container. From above, cover the can with a film, making one hole in it: after getting there, the insects will simply drown in the solution.
Poison
Also at home you can make a poison. After the insects eat it, they will live a maximum of a couple of hours. To cook it, follow the simple instructions:
- Make a solution in advance, taking for this 2 g of saccharin, 10 g of liquid honey.
- Saturate them with paper or cloth.
- After it dries, moisten a little and leave on a plate.
There is another recipe for the preparation of which will need ingredients such as:
- 5 tsp. baking soda;
- 3 tablespoons of milk;
- 0.5 tsp formalin.
Mix everything thoroughly, pour into a deep saucer, crumble cookies or bread into liquid.
There is another option: mix in equal proportions syrup, sugar and black pepper. Pour into a plate, place where there are most insects. After eating, insects will die after a couple of days.
What insecticides will help us
The maximum effect can be achieved only in the case of the use of modern industrial products, which differ in price and form of release. Let's look at the most popular tools.
Aerosols
Today on sale you can find a lot of aerosols to help you with this. Their main advantage is that insects die almost immediately after spraying. Such funds are best used in an apartment where there are no drafts. After processing the apartment, it is necessary to leave the room. The best known drugs are Dichlorvos and Chlorofos.
Powders
From such funds to make solutions.
Usually consist of pheromones that attract insects.
After preparation, the product can either be sprayed or applied to the surface with a brush.
An important point: use gloves while working so that the skin does not appear irritated.
The most famous powder is called "Agita 10 WG".
Granules
If you do not want to use aerosols, it is best to take the granules, as they are very easy to use. We need to scatter them in places where the flies. Be sure to remove from the apartment of animals and small children so that they do not eat them.
When eating poison kills the pest almost instantly. The most famous drug is Byte Mucha.
Crayons
Rather effective and at the same time cheap means. It affects the pest's nervous system - insects die in just a couple of hours. However, it should be remembered that such a tool is a danger to children, animals, they can not handle furniture. The most popular and inexpensive option is Masha.
Fumigators
These are special devices where the plates are impregnated with poison. During heating release a substance that repels pests. They should not be used in children's rooms.
The most popular options are:
- Raptor;
- Secret.
Mechanical ways to deal with flies
In addition, do not forget about the following common methods that can stop the music. These include:
Mosquito net. If it is not in the apartment, it is necessary to put a net in the spring and summer, as it reliably protects the house from insects. If you do not want to buy an expensive plastic version, you can simply purchase the product with velcro - it is attached to the inner surface.- Ribbon flies, this tool has been known for many years. Insects sit on the tape, which is saturated with poison, stick and die over time. It is worth remembering that such products can not be hung near the fire and in the open sun, so that they do not evaporate toxic substances into the air. To inexpensive tapes include Fumitoks and Fly Agaric.
Mosquito net. If it is not in the apartment, it is necessary to put a net in the spring and summer, as it reliably protects the house from insects. If you do not want to buy an expensive plastic version, you can simply purchase the product with velcro - it is attached to the inner surface.Reviews of selected funds
Here are some useful reviews that will help you choose a tool:
The most popular remedy in my family is mint. I just plant a plant at home and that's it — there have been no flies for many years. So I advise everyone to this option: it helps not only from pests, but you can also make useful teas. All the more completely harmless to health remedy.
Vera, 35 years old
Our balcony is decorated with expensive wood, so I didn’t want to use insecticides that could harm the material. However, in the spring, despite the presence of a mosquito net, flies still appeared. Choosing aroma oils, stopped on eucalyptus. And it smells good, and saves pests.
Kirill, 32 years
Fumigator helps best, we buy Moskitol. It helps not only from flies, but also from some other insects. Tried some aerosols, but over time returned to a proven tool.
As you can see, there are a variety of ways to get rid of flies. You just need to choose the right tool to forget about the pest forever.
