How are you supposed to enjoy a piece of cake when a fly is constantly trying to steal a piece of cake from you? You certainly know this situation all too well. But while in the past you probably retreated annoyed, on this page you will learn how you can effectively drive flies off the terrace.
Cloves not only keep flies away but also mosquitoes
Appropriate means
- Lure flies away
- Fragrant plants
- alcohol
- predators
Lure flies away
Of course, flies don't come to your patio for the socializing, but are attracted to certain scents and objects. These are of course to be avoided:
- Mow tall grass and trim your surrounding hedges regularly.
- Do not leave dried fruit under fruit trees…
- Store the meat immediately when grilling or use food bells.
- Remove open water spots such as puddles or overflowing buckets.
- Sprinkle gravel in your plant saucers to avoid standing water.
- Do not place your compost heap or rain barrel in the immediate vicinity of the patio.
- In the case of pets, you should make sure to regularly remove the droppings from the garden.
You can also take advantage of the fact that sweet scents attract flies:
- Mix honey, molasses, peanut butter, or other sticky spread with cornmeal in a bowl and set far away. The flies remain stuck in the trap.
Fragrant plants
Many plants give off an aroma that flies can't stand. These include
- cloves (not the flower but the spice)
- basil
- lavender
- elder
- mint
- and lead bush
alcohol
Flies also dislike the smell of alcohol. If you don't mind the smell yourself, fill a plastic bag with vodka and hang it over the patio.
predators
Although spiders are usually also uninvited guests on the terrace, they are very effective at fighting flies. The insects get caught in the sticky webs and serve as food for the spiders. Therefore, do not remove all spider webs in the outdoor area.
More methods
Many people claim that shiny objects are also effective at repelling flies. The effectiveness has not been proven, but due to the simple application, where you simply hang a bit of silver foil in the garden, it is definitely worth a try.