How to Get Rid of House Flies with Cloves

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While there are many deterrents used to get rid of pesky house flies from your home or other surroundings, cloves are among the most popular. To get rid of house flies with cloves, simply poke 20 to 30 whole cloves into an apple, place the apple in the middle of the area, and watch the flies disappear shortly thereafter. This fix should work both indoors and outdoors.

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    You will be amazed to see how all of a sudden all the flies disappear in a short time. They simply hate the subtle smell of the cloves [3] and will never come again to “share your meal" as long as you have this ornamental clove apple on the table. Enjoy your food.
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      • Whole cloves can also be wrapped in small squares of cheesecloth and tied up, then hung wherever the flies are entering the house or hovering, such as in doorways or windows. To release more of the scent, simply squeeze the package now and then.
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      • There is a fly in your house and you want it out! As the sun goes down, turn off all the lights in the house and turn on the bathroom light. The fly will go to the bathroom where you can swat it.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Cloves (available from the spice section in supermarkets, grocery stores, etc.(Myrtaceae, Syzygium)
      • Apple

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.fliesonly.com/using-cloves-to-repel-flies/
      2. ↑ https://fliesonly.com/using-cloves-to-repel-flies/
      3. ↑ The Frugal Life, Getting Rid of House Flies, http://www.thefrugallife.com/flies.html
      4. ↑ http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-get-rid-of-houseflies.htm

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