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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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Take a sweet and ripe apple (any kind). -
Take 20 –30 cloves. [1] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Poke the cloves randomly into the apple. [2] X Research source -
Place the newly clove-decorated apple on a plate and place it in the middle of the picnic table. -
Watch. 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] X Research source 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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QuestionCan I use an orange instead of apple?Community AnswerOrange has citric acid, but an apple is something different. Therefore, the result would be something different.
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- Clove oil can be used when cleaning as another source of repelling houseflies indoors. [4] X Research sourceThanks
- 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.Thanks
- 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.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Cloves (available from the spice section in supermarkets, grocery stores, etc.(Myrtaceae, Syzygium)
- Apple
References
- ↑ https://www.fliesonly.com/using-cloves-to-repel-flies/
- ↑ https://fliesonly.com/using-cloves-to-repel-flies/
- ↑ The Frugal Life, Getting Rid of House Flies, http://www.thefrugallife.com/flies.html
- ↑ http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-get-rid-of-houseflies.htm
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"I get fruit flies when the weather gets hot, I always have fruit and now the garden vegetables are coming in. So far I've been using vinegar or apple cider vinegar in yogurt cups with clear lids with holes, works good but wanted to see what else would work. Fly spray didn't kill at all. I also have hanging fly strip by the sink it also helps. Will try some of the oils and some of the others."
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"It took a couple of hours, but not only did the houseflies leave, there are no more "drain" flies. Wonderful organic way to be rid of pests for this asthmatic. It was truly worth buying the miniature bottle of wine."
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"Apple with cloves put it with your Christmas things it will keep bugs away all year and your Christmas things will have a beautiful smell make sure that the apple is dry So start it in the begin of November!"
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"I use Lemongrass to repel bugs as well. Clove oil is great for a toothache also. I use clove oil in a simmering pot with Patchouli and Oregano. These three oils make a wonderful combination."
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