How Do You Kill House Flies (Without Using Chemicals)?
The common house fly is a small pest that can be a large nuisance. Additionally, flies carry E-coli and other diseases. Follow these steps to eliminate your unwanted house guests within 24 hours using common, safe household ingredients. If you have a fly infestation, you need to find the source before you even get out the fly swatter. Flies lay their eggs in animal feces, old food, and stagnant water. Clean out your cat’s litter box, wash any unclean dishes, take out your garbage, and clean your house thoroughly. Once you have reduced or eliminated the attractive hatching spots, it is time to build your fly traps. Heat 2 cups of water on the stove. Do not boil. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and 1/3 cup white vinegar. Continue to heat until ingredients have dissolved. Pour the mixture evenly into a couple 8 ounce glass jars, filling each of them half full. Do this in your sink in case you spill. DO NOT SPILL MIXTURE! Spillage will create a sticky mess for you t
