Despite appearing harmless, flies can be a source of numerous microorganisms and bacteria, causing fever and diarrhea.
The best way to eliminate insects is to use natural fly repellents, made from organic compounds, which do not harm nature.
Knowing this, we have put together a list of 6 very easy recipes for you to protect your home in a natural and non-abrasive way.
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Check out 6 recipes for natural fly repellents
1 – Clove and Alcohol
For this recipe you will need:
Glass/Empty spray bottle;
150 ml of alcohol;
50 ml of water;
5 g of cloves.
Add the alcohol along with the water and cloves into the container of your choice.
Mix well and store for two days before using.
Use the product on a piece of cloth every time after you finish washing the dishes, and wipe the tables and sinks with the cloth.
The aroma is delicious and the flies will not be present!
However, keep in mind that the flies will return after a while, so simply replace the cloves with pink pepper or cinnamon.
Alternate the products, that is: When one bottle runs out, create another with one of the substitutes mentioned above (based on the same recipe).
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2 – Leaves and Flowers
Among the recipes for natural fly repellents, this one is the most practical.
You will only need to rub the leaves/flowers mentioned below all over your body, and the flies will no longer come close.
Lavender flowers (or oil): Apply to hot areas of the body such as the neck, behind the ears, armpits, etc.
Dried/fresh leaves: Try to find leaves from the mint family, such as pennyroyal, citronella, basil, peppermint, among others.
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3 – Intake of Foods Rich in Vitamin B1
Did you know that if you eat the foods mentioned below, your own skin and fragrance will become natural fly repellents?
The diet will only work after 10 days of consumption.
After this time, you will be protected from mosquitoes, flies and mosquitoes.
Food must contain B vitamins to work against flies, such as:
Integral rice;
Oat;
Dark green leafy vegetables;
Peanuts and Brazil nuts;
Egg yolk;
Liver;
Whole grains.
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4 – Sugar Trap
This recipe consists of creating a fly trap.
You will only need:
1 plastic bottle;
Two tablespoons of brown sugar;
200 ml of water;
One gram of fresh organic yeast.
Cut the bottle in half and paint it with black paint.
Boil the water with the brown sugar and, when the mixture is cold, add the fresh yeast.
Pour the substance into the bottle and leave it hanging in the center of your home, where flies tend to appear the most.
They will be attracted to the candy and won’t be able to get out of the dark bottle.
Change the contents of the bottle every three months.
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5 – Paper and Corn Syrup
You will only need:
Two wide rectangles from a paper bag;
¼ cup corn syrup;
A tablespoon of brown sugar;
A tablespoon of granulated sugar.
To prepare, you will have to pour the corn syrup into the paper rectangles you cut.
Place the sugars on top of the syrup and mix them very well.
Hang the pieces of paper in the places that flies most often, and they will stick!
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6 – Cinnamon and White Vinegar
White vinegar is one of the best natural repellents for flies, as it is composed of acetic acid – a substance that reduces insect movement.
You will need:
A bottle with a spray bottle;
White vinegar;
10 drops of detergent;
A cinnamon stick;
Water.
Combine the ingredients inside the spray bottle and shake everything well.
When you find the flies, spray the contents on them.
The flies will fall to the ground because they are unable to fly.
Be careful with your home furniture, as the product may discolor and ruin it.
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