Although tiny and swift, house flies are disease carriers as they are found everywhere like dirty surfaces, animal excreta , heaps of garbage and rotting food. And this is the reason why one should get rid of them to prevent falling sick. Try these natural and home remedies to shoo them away.

1. Apple cider vinegar and dish soap

House flies are attracted to fermented or rotten smells. That is why apple cider vinegar can come to your rescue. All you have to do is, pour some of it into a bowl and then add a few drops of dish soap. As you add the soap, it lubricates the surface of both the bowl and the vinegar, causing the flies to sink in.

2. Ginger

Ginger is an effective, all-natural, and powerful insect repellent and helps you get rid of house flies instantly. Add two tablespoons of ginger powder to a bowl filled with four cups of water. Mix it well. Now strain this mixture and pour it into a spray bottle and keep it handy Whenever you spot a fly, spray it away.

3. Cayenne Pepper 

Mix about one teaspoon of Cayenne pepper powder in a spray bottle and shake it well so that it combines properly. Spray it when you spot a fly or near the potential entryways like windows, kitchen slabs, water closets, gardens, etc. It also comes in handy to repel other insects.

4. Basil

Basil can also do wonders in shooing away annoying house flies. Take a few basil leaves and slightly crush them to form cuts on them. Now dunk them in hot water and let them steep for about 30 minutes. Strain the concoction and then use it as a spray.

5. Hot pepper

Flies avoid flying near hot peppers (different chillies which are very spicy) as their strong scent makes them go breathless. Get some hot pepper plants in your home and keep them at the entrance or windows from where the flies come in.

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