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    What is the best homemade fly repellent?
    Joshua Bloom
    Pest Control Specialist
    Joshua Bloom is a Pest Control Specialist and the Vice President of Operations of Standard Pest Management, a pest control company based in New York City. He has over 20 years of experience in the pest control industry and specializes in commercial and large facility pest control management. Standard Pest Control also specializes in ant, bed bug, cockroach, fly, and rodent control. Joshua is licensed by the NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) for termite control.
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    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).
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    What if I want to trap flies without having to swat them?
    Wilson Christner
    Pest Management Professional
    Wilson Christner is a Pest Management Professional and Co-Owner of Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control. With over 14 years of experience, Wilson offers comprehensive services to address immediate pest issues, while also providing valuable recommendations and solutions for habitat improvements and exclusion techniques, particularly for wildlife and rodent-related problems. Wilson holds a wood-destroying organism, outdoor vertebrate, and residential/commercial pest control Qualified Supervisor certification from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Wilson is also a red card certified wildland firefighter and was honored as the firefighter of the year in 2017.
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    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.
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    How do I kill moths? They are in every room in my house.
    Brady Cohen
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    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.
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    Will my cats try to eat a trap?
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    That is unlikely. Most cats don't eat flies. If you are concerned, put it somewhere the cat can't access.
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    What if someone eats a fly?
    Sebastian Onofrei
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    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.
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