How to Eliminate Flies and Mosquitoes from Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 2: Clean Your Home Thoroughly

1. Remove Attractants:
   • Dispose of rotting food and keep trash bins tightly sealed.
   • Wash dishes immediately after use and wipe down countertops.
2. Eliminate Breeding Grounds:
   • Pour boiling water or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar down drains to remove organic buildup.
   • Empty and clean containers that hold water, including vases and plant trays.

Step 3: Use Natural Repellents

1. For Flies:
   • Vinegar Trap:
     • Fill a jar with apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap.
     • Cover the jar with plastic wrap and poke small holes. Flies will enter and be unable to escape.
   • Clove and Lemon:
     • Insert whole cloves into half a lemon and place it in areas where flies are common.
2. For Mosquitoes:
   • Essential Oil Spray:
     • Mix 10-15 drops of citronella, eucalyptus, or lavender oil with water in a spray bottle.
     • Spray the mixture around windows, doors, and other mosquito-prone areas.
   • Garlic Spray:
     • Boil crushed garlic in water, strain, and use the liquid to spray around your home. The scent repels mosquitoes.

Step 4: Install Barriers

1. Screen Doors and Windows:
   • Repair holes in screens to prevent mosquitoes and flies from entering.
   • Use magnetic or velcro screen doors for added protection.
2. Door Seals:
   • Install door sweeps and seal cracks around windows to block entry points.

Step 5: Use Effective Pest Control Methods

1. Fly Control:
   • Sticky Traps: Hang flypaper in areas with high fly activity.
   • UV Light Traps: Use UV light traps that attract and zap flies.
2. Mosquito Control:
   • Mosquito Nets: Use mosquito nets over beds to protect yourself at night.
   • Larvicides: For outdoor areas, apply larvicides to standing water sources to prevent mosquito breeding.

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