The quickest way to get rid of flies in the house is to combine immediate elimination methods with longer-term prevention.
Quick Elimination:
- Use pyrethrin-based aerosol sprays for immediate knockdown of adult flies. These sprays act quickly but do not provide residual control, making them ideal for rapid reduction in fly numbers[1].
- Place sticky fly traps or fly paper in high-traffic areas where flies are most active. Flies become trapped upon contact, helping to decrease populations rapidly[5].
- Set up homemade vinegar and dish soap traps. Pour equal parts vinegar and water with a few drops of dish soap into a glass, cover with plastic wrap, poke small holes, and set it out—flies are attracted and then drown due to the soap[3].
Prevention and Continued Control:
- Remove sources of attraction by promptly cleaning up food, spills, pet waste, and securing garbage. Sanitation is the foundation of fly management[1].
- Seal windows, doors, and cracks to prevent further entry[1].
- Try natural repellents: Use essential oils like peppermint, lavender, or eucalyptus diluted in water as a spray in problem areas, or plant fly-repellent herbs (basil, lavender, marigold) near entrances[3][4][5].
- Set up sugar and yeast bottle traps outside entrances to lure and trap flies before they enter[5].
Combining these approaches will help you quickly reduce current fly numbers and limit future infestations.
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