Armed with a swatter, hunting flies and mosquitoes is an improvised physical activity that we know well when the sunny days return! After a night of trying various tricks to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, such as hiding under the sheets or practicing to improve your backhand with your tap dance at four in the morning, you continue with a long tiring day where This time you will have to fight the flies. Being experienced in hunting flies, we have already presented some preventive actions and several techniques to repel them, including repellent plants (geranium, etc.) or an apple and cloves. However, the good old repellent spray still remains the most practical technique! So, here is a homemade recipe to try for essential oil spray against flies.
The ingredients of spray with essential oils against flies :
1 liter of white vinegar or cider vinegar
20 drops of basil essential oil
20 drops of peppermint essential oil
And 20 drops of rosemary essential oil or lemongrass essential oil
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid
A spray bottle (glass if possible)
The steps:
Grandma reassures you: this product is not very complicated to make!
1) Have your ingredients ready. Then pour the white vinegar or cider vinegar into the spray bottle. Then add the essential oils one by one (lavender essential oil, lemongrass essential oil, basil, etc.) as well as the other ingredients.
2) Mix your natural repellent well before each use. It’s ready to fight flies and prevent an infestation!
Flies don’t like strong smells. As a result, the very aromatic odors of these essential oils will help drive away flying insects very effectively and dissuade them from staying or entering your home. You can therefore spray it around the room to keep flies away or spray it on your clothes.
However, do not apply it to your skin. If you have pets, especially cats, also be careful when spraying! In fact, it can be toxic to felines. Spray the mixture in the roombut also around windows, doors and other areas where flies tend to enter.
Other tips with essential oils against flies
Essential oils are a natural and effective method of repelling flies. The repellent spray not only repels flies, but they also leave a pleasant smell in your home. To achieve the same effect, however, you can use them in different ways. For example, use a diffuser to disperse your essential oils into the air. In addition to those mentioned earlier (basil, mint, lemongrass and rosemary), other essential oils are effective in repelling flies and can be used diffused without risk. This is the case of lavender essential oil and lemon eucalyptus essential oilvery powerful against these unwanted insects.
Of course you can also use scented candles with essential oils. You can make your own candles by adding essential oils to melted wax or simply purchase store-bought ones. Alternatively, you can prepare a mixture of water, white vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (like lavender or peppermint) to clean the surfaces of your home. This will leave a fly-repelling odor.
Finally, fill small cloth bags with dried herbs like lavender, basil or mint, and add a few drops of the corresponding essential oil. Place these bags near windows, doors, or other areas where flies often enter.
Plants to replace oils
Are you looking for an even more economical solution against these unwanted people? Some plants, such as basil, lavender, mint and geranium, naturally release essential oils that repel flies. For example, use fresh mint and lavender from the garden infused in a spray bottle. More simply, having these potted plants in your home or on your window sills can help deter flies.
Whether you opt for this recipe or the one with essential oils, it remains very effective against flies. And what’s more, both allowavoid using chemical-based insecticide or unsightly fly tape to get rid of flies. For a country house, also consider installing a mosquito net against both mosquitoes and flies. These harmful insects simply will not be able to enter your interior.