Q&A for How to Swat a Fly Without a Fly Swatter

You can create a simple homemade fly trap by filling a shallow dish with a mixture of sugar and vinegar or fruit juice. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and poke small holes in it. Flies will be attracted to the sweet smell and get trapped in the liquid.

It's not a question of repellants—it's all about eliminating the fly's food source (such as old fruit or unwashed juice, soda, or beer bottles).

They are attracted to light. You could put a light outside of your house and turn off all of the lights inside and wait, then close the door once they are all outside. You could also buy a bug zapper and move it from room to room.

That is unlikely. Most cats don't eat flies. If you are concerned, put it somewhere the cat can't access.

If you eat flies, they won't harm you digestive-wise. However, you may feel a bit disgusted for a moment and maybe even throw up if the imagery in your mind gets too overwhelming.