I’m a vet – why your cat’s favourite £1.60 treats are key to banishing flies from your home
A VET has revealed why your cat’s favourite £1.60 treats are key to banishing flies from your home.
As the warmer months roll in, insects invade many British homes as doors and windows are left open.
And one animal expert has said that it is possible to get rid of pesky flies naturally and “without pesticides”.
Herbs and flowers can be planted both in your garden and outside to keep flies away from your house.
The vet adds that one plant – which is well-known as a common cat treat – is also an excellent way to get rid of the insects.
Catnip treats are available from just £1.60 on popular sites such as Amazon and can be a cheap and simple way to keep your house fly-free.
Despite being best-known for its calming effects on our feline friends, catnip also has mosquito and fly-repellent properties according to Preventive Vet.
Planting catnip in your garden and yard can help to keep the area clear of annoying buzzing throughout the summer months.
Other common household items including basil, mint, rosemary, and cloves, which can also repel flies with their strong aromas, says the expert.
Planting lavender, marigolds and even strong scented herbs in your garden can also act as a permanent solution to batting flies away from your home.
A mixture of vinegar, honey and dish soap can help you trap flies.
To set the trap, fill a bowl halfway with vinegar before adding a few drops of honey and washing-up liquid.
Mix the concoction and wrap the bowl in cling film pulled taut over the top of the bowl.
Use a fork to pierce holes in the cling film large enough for flies to enter – so they get stuck in the sticky liquid.
Another trap you can set for flies involves cutting off the top third of a plastic bottle with scissors before coating the base with sugar water or honey.
As well cheap natural hacks, one TikTokker claims you can even fend off the winged pests with a disco ball.
Nicola Lewis said flies hate reflective light and stay away from the glitter ball.
Conventional deterrents such as fly nets, sticky pads and bug zappers also work wonders when you’re flying high with anger at the little nuisances.