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The Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Sun
The easy way to stop flies coming into your home and dying on your windowsill this summer using a £1 seasoning buy
FLIES are a common pest in the summer. And although they are harmless, they are annoying to deal with when all you want to do is sit down and relax in the summer heat. While we often open the windows or doors in the summer to keep us cool, flies also have the same idea. The reason we see an influx in the heat is because they too are trying to get out of the sun's rays. This can often lead to flies buzzing around the home before eventually falling dead and creating a mess on your windowsill. Thankfully, an expert has shared a simple way to keep them away for good. While commercial fly sprays are convenient, they contain toxic chemicals that can pollute your home and be poisonous to breathe in. This might lead you to try a more natural method to keep them away. Andre Kazimierski, a cleaning expert from Sophia's Cleaning, and has shared how you can easily keep flies away without spraying chemicals using a kitchen staple. He revealed some cayenne pepper, which many will already have in their seasoning drawer is all you need. He said: 'Mix cayenne pepper with a cup of water to make a simple spray that repels common fruit flies. "To be exact, mix one tablespoon of cayenne pepper in two cups of hot water.' 'These miracle bags should be in every home,' says mum who created a cheap hack to prevent flies from entering your home It may sound odd, but flies rely on their sense of smell to find food and to navigate their surroundings. However, cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which has an incredibly strong smell and is also spicy so will really irritate flies senses. Not only do flies find cayenne pepper uncomfortable, but it makes them less interested in lingering about as it will mask the smell of food that attracts them to homes. To keep flies away with the DIY solution, you will need to boil 475ml of water in a kettle, then pour the water into a bowl. Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. Add one or two tablespoons of cayenne pepper to the bowl and give it a good stir. Wait for the water to cool down before placing it into an empty spray bottle. You can usually buy spray bottles in the cleaning section of most supermarkets but pound shops, garden centres and hardware stores will also sell them. Spray the solution around windows, doorways, kitchen and anywhere else flies are known buzz about. Flies will naturally stay far away from the spicy scent so your home is more likely to stay insect free throughout the summer. Cayenne pepper can travel in the air after spraying and get into pets eyes so generally should not be used if you have a cat or dog. You can purchase a container of the seasoning for as little as £1 in Tesco.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Keep flies out of house this summer by spraying 1 natural kitchen ingredient
This natural product is said to work better than any chemical spray. As summer is fast approaching, many Scots will be hoping last month's glorious weather will return. The past 31 days saw this year's first mini-heatwave and even made history by becoming the sunniest spring on record. However, despite last month's blissful weather, June has been much wetter so far. The problem with the sunshine is that it tends to attract insects - including pesky flies - into our home. This is down to the fact windows and doors are left open for longer periods. And there's nothing worse than trying to get some fresh air only to be met with constant buzzing in your house. But experts believe there is a simple hack to keep the annoying insects out. Commercial fly sprays can be effective in treating the problem but they contain toxic chemicals which can pollute your home and be poisonous to breathe in so. Experts recommend using a more natural alternative and the likelihood is you probably already have it in your home, according to the Express. Andre Kazimierski, a cleaning expert from Sophia's Cleaning, has shared you can easily keep flies away without spraying chemicals if you have cayenne pepper in your kitchen cupboard. He said: 'Mix cayenne pepper with a cup of water to make a simple spray that repels common fruit flies. To be exact, mix one tablespoon of cayenne pepper in two cups of hot water.' It may sound bizarre, but flies rely heavily on their sense of smell to find food to feast on and also navigate an area. However, cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which has an incredibly strong smell and is also spicy so will really irritate flies senses. Not only do flies find cayenne pepper uncomfortable, but it makes them less interested in lingering about as it will mask the smell of food that attracts them to homes. How to keep flies out of your home this summer All you need to do is boil 475ml of water in a kettle, then the water into a bowl. Add one or two tablespoons of cayenne pepper to the bowl and give it a good stir. Wait for the water to completely cool down, then place in a empty spray bottle. You can usually buy spray bottles in the cleaning section of most supermarkets but pounds shops, garden centres and hardware stores will also sell them. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Spray the solution around windows, doorways, kitchen and anywhere else flies are known buzz about. Flies will naturally stay far away from the spicy scent so your home is more likely to stay insect free throughout the summer. It should be noted that the spices in cayenne pepper can travel in the air after spraying and get into pets eyes so generally should not be used if you have a cat or dog. However, do not worry as you can swap cayenne pepper for apple cider vinegar or even use cucumbers as a pet friendly alternative to keep pesky flies out of your home for good. Pest expert Jordan Foster from Fantastic Pest Control also shared another hack that involves cotton balls and a scent that the insects dislike. Jordan said: "The strong scent of essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, and citronella repels flies. Using these oils in diffusers, sprays, or soaking cotton balls and placing them in areas where flies are a nuisance will help eliminate them. "Using vinegar as a repellent for flies can be effective. Spraying a mixture of water and white vinegar around the house or using it to clean surfaces will discourage flies from lingering. "Some herbs and spices, including basil, mint, rosemary, and cloves, repel flies with their strong aromas."
