How to get rid of flies using folk remedies

Basic requirements for the construction of a pigsty

Building a pigsty is not as easy as it seems; this business has its own characteristics and difficulties.
There are a number of requirements, the fulfillment of which is mandatory for the successful development of the economy. Among them: Large area

• The building should be located on a hill - this will avoid excess dampness. You should not choose a place that can be ventilated - this way you can reduce heating costs;
• Big square. The pigsty provides both a place for living and for walking. Pigs require a lot of space. If you do not have enough space to contain the desired number of animals, you should not try to cram in as many as possible, this will greatly spoil the condition of your charges;
• Maintain a distance between the pigsty and residential buildings - at least 15 meters!
• Presence of all necessary communications. The proposed building must have water, electricity, gas if necessary;
• Resolution of the transport issue. You will have to deal with a large amount of waste that requires proper and timely disposal.

Failure to comply with these basic rules will primarily affect the farmer’s business, so this issue should be treated with due attention.

Folk recipes

Folk remedies are mainly used as preventive measures. Natural preparations are absolutely harmless to people and barn inhabitants. They have a repellent effect on flies due to their pungent aroma. Bouquets of wormwood, mint, tansy, garlic, lemongrass, as well as other plants and fragrant herbs are placed near windows, doors and other places inaccessible to animals and birds.

Regular ventilation of outbuildings and drafts in the warm season do not contribute to the long stay of flies in them.

You can treat a cow at home or another animal against annoying pests with a solution that contains one of the essential oils of such strong-smelling plants as lavender, peppermint, laurel, thyme, and citrus fruits. The product effectively protects livestock for 2 hours. There are many different recommendations in the collection of folk recipes to protect animals from flies. For processing livestock use:

• tar-based aqueous and oil solutions;
• diesel fuel;
• a mixture of vegetable oil and shampoo in a ratio of 2:1;
• aqueous solution of ASD 3 fractions.

Folk recipes for flies
To prevent flies from landing on cows and other barn inhabitants, any safe means are good. Their choice depends on the preferences of the owners of livestock, as well as the effectiveness of the technique.

Manure removal process

Manure removal in a pigsty is an important point that directly affects the health of pigs. It can be performed with special equipment or hired personnel. If pig waste is not removed promptly, various problems may arise.

Devices for collecting manure work quite quickly and efficiently, so it is worth paying special attention to them. The equipment is divided into:

1. Self-alloying system. Such equipment requires the installation of special pipes, containers and plugs. In addition, sections with animals should be at a slight slope. With the help of plugs and pipes, manure is transferred into the container. This equipment is the most popular and simple.
2. Hydroflush. Suitable for small households, which is not very convenient. This device is durable, but very expensive both in price and in terms of resource costs. Cleaning is carried out using water. This type of equipment is not particularly popular.
3. Delta scraper system. This equipment scrapes off manure with special shovels. It is very effective and popular in the market. It is worth giving your preference to this particular invention.

Self-alloying system

A room cleaning system must be present at any enterprise, because it will save effort and thoroughly clean the room. In addition, bacteria can be used for bedding in a pig barn. This is something akin to a dry closet. Bacteria trap odor and moisture, so the room remains clean and dry for a long time. This will help save money and make your work easier.

Essential oils

Good home remedies for flies are essential oils. Their use does not harm children, animals and does not have a negative impact on the environment.

Houseflies hate the smell:

• bay leaf;
• anise;
• cedar;
• carnations;
• juniper;
• tangerine

Use oils separately, adding 5 drops per liter of water, or combine with each other, mixing in the same proportion. Wipe window frames, doors, tables, kitchen cabinets with fragrant water daily and use floor cleaning liquid.

To drive flies out of your home, add 2 drops each of laurel, lavender and eucalyptus oils into a half-liter pan filled with water. Boil the liquid for a quarter of an hour. During this time, the apartment will be filled with a specific aroma that repels insects. Open the window, the flies will quickly fly out into the fresh air.

Description of the pest

Almost everyone knows what most types of flies look like. This is a small insect, about 8 mm long, with a hairy body, usually gray or black, and one pair of transparent membranous wings. The paws have sharp claws and sticky pads, which allows them to move on any surface. The organ of smell is the antennae, with the help of which they sense odors many meters around.

The eyes of these pests have a special structure. There are five of them in total: three eyes are located on the midline of the forehead and two large eyes on the sides of the head. The large eyes are made up of thousands of hexagonal facets. This arrangement of the organs of vision allows you to see everything around at 360 degrees, so it is almost impossible to catch it simply with your hands.

Fly

The mouth has a licking-sucking structure, a kind of proboscis acts as a mouth, therefore flies feed mainly on liquid food, solid food must first dissolve in saliva.

These pests multiply very quickly. A female can lay more than 6 clutches over the summer, and each clutch can contain more than 1800 eggs. Life expectancy is approximately 2-4 weeks, depending on climatic conditions, so up to 20 generations can change over the summer!

Why are flies dangerous?

Favorable conditions for living are places where garbage, dirt and various waste accumulate. They feed on the products of decomposition of organic waste. Since there are many different pathogens in the garbage, pests on their legs transfer them to the food on which they crawl.

Flies on food

Thus, food may contain pathogens of intestinal infections, tuberculosis, cholera, dysentery, helminthiasis, salmonellosis, ascariasis, and sometimes more dangerous infections - for example, anthrax. Some species may bite humans when the risk of infection increases.

In addition, flying parasites can lay eggs on bread, which, when eaten, enter the human body and cause intestinal myiasis, the consequences of which can be very dire.

Why do flies appear?

For insect control to be successful, it is important to determine where they are coming from and block entry routes.

As soon as the spring sun warms up, pests begin to multiply and increase the population. Clouds of flies easily fly into open windows, doors, and through ventilation holes.

Sometimes individuals appear in an apartment when it is still cold outside. This suggests that in the fall they hid and hibernated, but the warmth in the room woke them up ahead of time.

Flies can smell food waste and dirt from afar, so if hygiene rules are not followed in the house, they seep in through the smallest cracks, multiply and feel at ease in favorable conditions.

Types of flies

The most familiar to us and often found in our area is the housefly, it comes from Asia. Its body is dark gray with a brown tint and black longitudinal stripes.

We also see the green fly (“meat fly”). She has a large body of emerald color. This is a very annoying species of insects that are attracted to meat waste and sewage.

In nature you can find hover flies; their small bodies are similar in color to that of a wasp. They are quite harmless, do not bite and make gurgling sounds.

Flies that besiege plants are flower flies. Depending on the “favorite” objects, they are called differently: toffee, cherry, onion, beet, etc.

Flower flies look like regular flies, but their bodies are more graceful. The body of the flower fly is dark gray with yellowish spots. They pierce a young flower bud and lay eggs in it.

The larvae, hatching from the egg, eat the flower. As a result of this, it rots. The larvae themselves fall to the ground and, turning into pupae, overwinter in the soil. The next year, the pupa turns into a fly and this cycle begins again.

First actions

If flies appear in the house, act immediately.

1. Conduct an audit in the kitchen.
2. Throw away food waste, pack food in sealed bags, hide it in a closet or refrigerator.
3. Wash work surfaces, trash cans, and floors with a mild rinse of table vinegar.
4. Install a mosquito net on the windows and vents. A durable product with small cells is a reliable barrier not only for flies, but also for mosquitoes.

Clean regularly, do not allow food to spoil, and take out the trash can every day. Such actions significantly reduce the number of flies in the apartment.

In a private house and country house, a breeding ground for insects is a cesspool and a toilet. To neutralize sewage, use bioactivators that process waste, feces into liquid, reducing their volume, and call a sewer truck more often.

Specific features of disinfestation

It is very difficult to exterminate annoying buzzing insects in a chicken coop and other outbuildings. After all, it is necessary not only to expel them from the premises, but also to restore the necessary sanitary and hygienic conditions that are comfortable for keeping pets. Effective fly control requires compliance with certain rules, the essence of which is as follows:

• in detecting and eliminating probable insect breeding sites;
• thorough cleaning of premises, especially in spring and summer;
• in the arrangement of manure storage facilities at the greatest possible distance from barns and other outbuildings;
• in maintaining a high level of hygiene of the complexes and surrounding areas.

On a note!

It is best to start fighting flies in rooms where animals are kept in winter. During this period, it is easier to destroy the existing population, especially in unheated buildings. The success of disinsection directly depends on the sanitary condition of the pigsty, stables and other outbuildings, as well as feed storage areas, cesspools, and bathrooms.

Mice in the barn

The big problem in how to get rid of flies in a barn or other room is the need to remove its inhabitants from the building. This precaution will not allow poisoning of livestock or birds if potent insecticides are used. A full range of measures to kill insects involves replacing food, bedding and cleaning feeders. Cattle can be returned to the stall no earlier than 3 hours after disinfestation work. Almost all fly repellents remain effective for 3-3.5 weeks. Therefore, in order to prevent the pest population from increasing in a goat barn, cow barn, or pig barn, the premises should be treated at strictly established intervals. Proper use of effective fly repellents at various stages of their growth will allow you to avoid animal diseases and other negative consequences of contact with dangerous and annoying insects.

Important!

Flies are most active during the daytime, especially in the hot season. Open windows and doors allow them to freely enter rooms with comfortable conditions for active life.

It should be borne in mind that pests are very tenacious and prolific, and prefer hard-to-reach places to lay eggs. To achieve the desired result from disinsection, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work. It should include the following activities:

• clearing the premises of household equipment, feeders and accumulated garbage;
• thorough cleaning of walls and floors.

If you have a wooden floor, remove the top layer of soil from underneath it. After this, you can begin to get rid of flies in a pig farm, barn, poultry house or any other utility room where animals are kept. Good results can be achieved using the following methods:

• mechanical;
• folk;
• chemical;
• direct processing of poultry or livestock.

Mechanical methods of fighting flies

You can poison flies either independently or by involving SES specialists in disinfestation work.

On a note!

An integrated approach, as well as the combined use of several techniques, guarantee the achievement of the desired result.

Features of wrestling

Rules for processing the premises:

• During disinfestation, animals are removed from the barn;
• the time after neutralizing the insects before the pigs return to the pen is at least 2-3 hours;
• After treatment, be sure to wash the feeders, change the bedding, and provide fresh food.

The insecticide, on average, lasts 3 weeks, then pest control manipulations are repeated. In the spring-summer period, up to 5 such operations to treat the pigsty are carried out per season, because it is quite difficult to prevent the appearance of flies. But insect activity can be controlled by timely implementation of effective preventive measures.

The main thing is to use fly killing products correctly, do not neglect the dosage and frequency of pest control, and place repellent substances in places that are safe for animals. It should be remembered that violation of rules and regulations leads to disastrous results: deterioration in the well-being of pigs, and sometimes even death.

Effective chemicals

Preparations for treating barns against flies

On pig farms and farms, animals are processed en masse in the open air. The premises are sprayed in the absence of legal “residents”. When used correctly, the drugs do not affect the well-being of animals and do not harm humans.

Bayofly Pur

An effective fly repellent for cows. It is allowed to process dairy cows and calves weighing over 100 kg. The active ingredient is cyfluthrin, its share in the composition of the drug is 1%. A broad-spectrum insecticide kills flies after contact with treated wool while feeding. Apply along the ridge. It begins to act after 4 hours and is completely absorbed within 24 hours. Continues to fight pests for about a month.

The production is carried out by the well-known company Bayer. The price of the drug in a 500 ml bottle is 1,700 rubles. Bottles of 100 and 200 ml are available. Birds and other livestock are also treated.

Review

A wonderful tool. No side effects. Easy to apply and lasts for almost a month. One drawback is the high cost.

Andrey, Moscow

Neostomozan

The insectoacaricidal drug is used to treat pigs, sheep, horses, goats, cows, and birds. Dilute with cold water. Animals are treated by immersion in a bath or spraying. The same drug is used to disinfest the premises and get rid of any blood-sucking pests. Apply with a brush or use a household spray bottle. A bottle with a capacity of 1 liter costs around 3,200 rubles.

Review

They processed the pigs and the barn. Disinsection was carried out all day. Preliminary cleaning, then final cleaning. The pigs were sprayed with a spray bottle. The effect was noticeable on the same day. It lasted for almost a month.

Irina, St. Petersburg

Perol

Preparation Perol for treating barns against flies

Released in finished form. The product is intended for treating animals, birds and premises. The active ingredient is permethrin. Animals are sprayed in the fresh air. Use cans of solution or droppers. It is recommended to use during the period of mass reproduction of flies. Retains toxic properties for about a month. It can kill flies in a few days. The price of a bottle with a capacity of 500 ml is 215 rubles. The production is carried out by a domestic company. Stables, cow barns, pigsties, goat pens and other utility rooms are treated.

Review

An affordable product that is effective and safe when used correctly. We have been using it on our farm for about 5 years. No side effects were observed.

Elena, Voronezh

Animal handling

To prevent insects from bothering pigs, they are treated with folk remedies with a persistent “aroma” or with special chemicals. If the dilution rules and application technology are followed, no side effects are observed. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the safety measures provided for when working with insecticides.

It is prohibited to handle pigs with infectious diseases or malnourished animals.

In premises where pigs are kept, it is impossible to completely get rid of flies. But compliance with basic preventive measures helps to significantly reduce their population: they monitor the proper ventilation in the pigsty, remove manure twice a day, and take care of the cleanliness of drinking bowls and feeders. In addition, they use various means (chemicals, folk remedies and mechanical techniques) to combat annoying insects.

Solutions

Effective folk remedies for fighting flies are poisonous solutions.

1. Stir 100 g of sugar in half a liter of water.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon of formaldehyde into a separate container, add 5 tablespoons of sweetened water and 3 tablespoons of warm milk.
3. Place the solution in a saucer, soak pieces of bread in it and place on the windowsill. Flies that taste the poison die within 2-3 minutes.
4. Penetrating into the body of humans and animals, the product causes poisoning, so protect children and pets from it.

Buy chlorophos powder. Measure half a teaspoon, mix with a spoon of granulated sugar and dissolve in 200 ml of water. Pour into deep plates and place on the balcony, closet, windowsill. Make sure that children and animals do not try the liquid. The poison retains its properties for 2 weeks. It is useful to use it not only in the apartment, but also in the country, placing the plates on the veranda.

How to get rid of flies in a poultry house without harming the chickens

Methods and means of control are selected based on the number of insects. If the population is small, it is better to use plant repellers or special traps prepared according to folk recipes. Chemical treatments are carried out only in cases where there are too many flies.

Before using any method, you need to remove the source of the problem, if possible (old logs, household and household waste). When getting rid of adults, do not forget about eggs and larvae; it is impossible to kill them without the use of potent drugs; use long-acting products.

Folk remedies (traps and repellers)

To make the chicken coop as unattractive to flies as possible, you can plant plants around it that they don't like the smell of. For example, chamomile or feverfew, wormwood, tansy, basil, garlic, mint and lemongrass. If it is not possible to sow herbs, they are collected in bunches and hung throughout the area where the bird is located. Planted or hung grass should be kept out of reach of chickens.

Wormwood can be used in another way - dry a bunch of herbs, set fire and fumigate the room, leave the remains of the still burning herb in a metal bucket, let them smoke, leave the room for an hour. Before the procedure, the chickens need to be kicked out of the house and all windows and doors closed. To protect yourself, wear goggles and a mask to prevent smoke from entering your respiratory system.

Attention!

Flies are attracted to bright sweets; bright food colorings can be used when making bait liquids.

We will not describe all possible types of fly baits; they are based on the same principle. Let's highlight the most interesting, tried and tested options.

Essential oils can be used as deterrents. Extracts from plants such as cloves, lavender, eucalyptus, lemongrass and mint are suitable. Oils can be poured into bottle caps and placed in places inaccessible to birds, or you can mix them with water and spray them on the walls around windows and doors, above perches and feeders.

Homemade traps

How to get rid of flies in the house using improvised means? You can make your own traps. Cut the top of the plastic bottle, turn it upside down and insert it back into the bottle. At the bottom of the bottle you need to pour liquids that are attractive to insects, such as beer, syrup, water sweetened with honey or sugar. Flocking to scents that are pleasant to them, the pests end up in the bottle and can no longer get out of it.

Homemade fly trap

Using the same principle, you can make a trap from a bottle or jar and a paper funnel - roll up a funnel out of paper, insert the narrow neck into the jar towards the bottom, pour sweetened or fermented liquid into the bottom.

You can wrap the top of the jar in cling film, make a small hole in the film, and pour a mixture of vinegar and dishwashing liquid into the bottom. Having flown inside the jar, the pest will not be able to fly out of it and will drown in the liquid.

Poisonous mixtures

You can prepare special poisonous mixtures disguised as treats.

• Dilute syrup, sugar or honey in water, add black pepper. Having tasted such a treat, the insects will die in a couple of days, because... cannot tolerate black pepper.

• Dilute 1 tablespoon of soda in a quarter glass of milk, add half a teaspoon of formaldehyde. This mixture can be used to treat door jambs, corners, shelves, or simply wet a piece of bread and leave it in a visible place.
• Dilute 15 grams of saccharin in a glass of water and leave. Flies cannot tolerate sugar substitute; it is harmful to them.

Aroma oils

Essential oils can be a great help in fighting insects. Pests cannot tolerate the smells of bay leaves, citrus fruits, cloves, lavender, eucalyptus, and mint. Bay oil can be used to wipe surfaces in the house.

Planting

Various plants that emit a strong aroma that many insects cannot tolerate are beneficial.

• Basil. In addition to aroma in the house, it can be eaten. Basil is also not tolerated by other types of blood-sucking insects, such as mosquitoes. You can use it in dried form - lay out dry bunches of basil indoors.
• Lavender. The aroma of lavender also repels mosquitoes and moths. Pots with plants need to be placed around the kitchen and rooms.
• Mint. Not only mint oil works against pests, but also growing mint. A nice bonus is that it can also be eaten and made tea.

Mint

• Geranium. A very popular plant that is often grown at home. Repels flies, midges and others. It can also be planted in open ground.
• Sagebrush. A very aromatic herb, it is usually used in the house in dried form (bunches of wormwood are laid out in rooms), and can be planted in open ground.

Mechanical methods of struggle

In the case of a chicken coop, when we talk about a small number of flies, this means one or a couple of dozen insects. Of course, catching them with your hands and destroying them with a fly swatter is extremely inconvenient, but there is no need to use chemicals either. A simple solution to the problem would be special adhesive tapes. When hanging them in the chicken coop, try to choose places that are difficult for chickens to reach and where there is plenty of light.

You can make your own sticky tapes. Baking paper (parchment) is cut into ribbons 2 cm wide, the length can be adjusted at your discretion. Make a hole in each strip and thread a thread through it for hanging. For this method, it is advisable to prepare the following solution:

• take 1 part sugar and 2 parts maple syrup;
• mix the ingredients in a bowl, heat, but do not bring to a boil;
• stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and cool.

The strips are placed in a container with the prepared mixture, covered with a lid and left for 10 or 12 hours to soak. After that, the ribbons are dried a little in the sun and hung in the chicken coop.

Attention!

It is not advisable to install mosquito nets in the chicken coop; chickens should be able to enter and exit the premises without hindrance.

You can find special insecticidal lamps on sale. Their work is based on the fact that insects fly to the light, fall on the internal metal grid, and die from an electric current. The device is safe for birds.

Adhesive tapes

Quite a budget option. Pests fly towards a scent that is attractive to them and stick tightly to the tape. It doesn’t look very aesthetically pleasing, but it allows you to catch a large number of parasites, especially if you hang several ribbons. It is worth remembering that after insects get on the tape, it is better not to throw away the tape, but to burn it.

Duct tape

Electrical traps

The principle of operation of the traps is as follows: in the center of the trap there is a powerful ultraviolet lamp, around which there is a metal mesh. Parasites flock to bright light, fall on a metal mesh, which shocks them, and die. Such traps destroy not only flies, but also other flying insects.

Light traps

The principle of operation of a light trap is similar to electric traps, but instead of electric current, a sticky layer is used, to which parasites stick.

Ultrasonic repellers

As the name implies, the device acts on parasites using ultrasound. It is unpleasant for insects, so they simply disappear from the range of the device.

Proven chemicals

Before using any chemicals, chickens are taken out of the room, containers with food and water are taken out, as well as “bathing baths” with special mixtures. It is also advisable to remove bedding from the floor and perches. Let's highlight the best drugs recommended by experienced poultry farmers:

1. Agita - the product is sprayed on walls that are exposed to sunlight or light from a lamp; the substance acts when heated. Granules can be scattered in places inaccessible to birds. The working solution is prepared from 25 grams of the drug per 200 ml of warm water. The liquid is thoroughly mixed, poured into a sprayer and the room is treated. The effect lasts for 2 months.
2. Byte granules are scattered on substrates in places where insects accumulate. The insecticide affects pests 15–30 minutes after eating. Byte contains a sex pheromone and sugar that attracts flies, the product is effective within a radius of 1 meter. It also contains a bitter substance that prevents birds from eating the pellets. The bait is valid for 3 months.
3. Delta Zone - the result of using the product is noticeable immediately after treatment, the effect lasts for 2 months. Delta Zone does not have a strong chemical odor and does not harm the bird. To combat imagoes, prepare a solution of 15 ml of the substance per liter of water, and with larvae, take 15 ml of the product for the same amount of water. The solution is used to treat areas of greatest concentration of flies or the entire room.
4. Dobrokhim Micro - the product is effective for 6 months after treatment, effectively kills flies and is not dangerous for chickens. The substance harms not only adult insects, but also larvae. You will need 7 ml of the substance per liter of water; you need to treat walls, window frames, door frames, and places where flies are most concentrated.
5. Medicil Cyper - after the first treatment, up to 97% of insects die, the effect lasts up to 2 months. The product destroys pests even in open areas. To prepare a solution, take 4 ml of the substance per liter of water, treat the places where flies most often fly, walls and openings (doors, windows).

When dealing with flies in a chicken coop, do not try to save money. Some cheap products, despite a beautiful description, may not be cleared from the room for a long time. After treating the chicken coop with any of the described preparations, the chickens are allowed into the room no earlier than 2 hours later. When working with chemicals, use personal protective equipment - rubber gloves, goggles, mask.

Popular methods of controlling flies in an apartment and house

Fly traps are very popular and effective in controlling insects. They can be made from available materials. The most common types of traps among the population are:

1. You need to place bait in a glass jar, which can be honey, syrup, or sugar-sweetened water. A paper cone is inserted into the jar so that the wide part is located on top, and the narrow part is located from the bottom of the jar, but not close to it. Insects attracted by the bait will fly into the jar through the hole in the cone, but will not be able to get out.
2. The most basic trap is an open bottle of beer with some drink left in it. The flies will flock to the smell, penetrate the bottle and will not be able to fly out.
3. The following trap is also effective: pour a little vinegar with a few drops of dishwashing liquid into a glass jar. Wrap the top of the jar with cling film and make a hole in it to fit an adult fly. A fly that has flown into a jar will not be able to escape and will drown in the prepared mixture.

Ready-made devices and instruments for controlling flies

To combat hated insects, you can use a special device for killing flies. Manufacturers offer various models that make life easier.

Insecticidal lamps come in different shapes and sizes: as sconces, floor-standing or tabletop units. They operate on electricity, are absolutely harmless to people and can be used indoors around the clock. How is flies controlled? The devices emit ultraviolet rays of a certain spectrum that attract flies. Insects that fly close to them die from electric shock. Many models are equipped with adhesive sheets or a special design that prevent dead insects from falling onto the floor or table, ensuring high hygiene.

• There are devices that attract flies using UV radiation, and then suck in the flying insects. Silent operation, hygiene and safety make it possible to use the devices in the house and apartment.
• Insect killer is an effective and unique device against flies. They are very easy to install and their operating radius ranges from 4000 m2. It cannot be installed indoors, so this is one of the popular models for private homes. By installing it in the yard, you can enjoy your holiday without being distracted by annoying insects. The likelihood of flies entering the house through windows and doors is also greatly reduced. How does this device work? It produces carbon dioxide, moisture and heat, which attract flies. Insects that fly up are sucked into the net and die there within 24 hours from dehydration.
• Sticky tape or tape destroyers are an effective trap. It consists of tape and a sticky sheet. It is enough to hang it in the room where there are the most flies. They will attract insects with a specific smell. A fly that lands on them will no longer be able to come unstuck and will die.

Prevention

Prevention has always been more convenient than the subsequent war for the title of “master of the house.”

Description of preventive measures:

1. Using mosquito nets on windows, vents, and ventilation openings. The house should not have any cracks/loopholes for uninvited guests.
2. Follow sanitary and hygienic rules in the house, clean regularly, do not leave various waste, and throw out garbage in a timely manner.
3. The trash can must have a tight-fitting lid.
4. Flies cannot tolerate drafts, so in the summer it is useful to ventilate the house as often as possible.
5. Do not leave crumbs or leftover food on tables; if necessary, cover food with a net or towel.
6. Flies like to breed their offspring in the soil of indoor flowers, so it would not be superfluous to clean or change the soil, at least its top.
7. When cold weather sets in, flies look for a suitable secluded place in basements and attics. These premises should be inspected, destroying sleeping individuals.
8. Make sure that vegetables or other products stored in cellars do not rot.
9. If the owners prefer to keep the front door open for ventilation in the summer, then it would be a good idea to hang sticky tapes in the corridor.

Why are flies dangerous?

A favorable environment for the breeding of flies is compost pits, containers with garbage, heaps of manure. They swarm there, breed, and eat food waste. The feet of insects are covered with tiny hairs. They easily retain bacteria and worm eggs. When pests fly into an apartment, they scurry around the table, sit on dishes and uncovered food, dropping dangerous microflora.

House flies do not bite people. Their mouthparts are not designed to pierce skin. This is done by another variety - zhigalka flour. The population increases towards the end of summer, so in August people complain of painful bites.

It is necessary to get rid of flies in the house urgently, because they are a potential threat to health. By eating food that a fly has sat on, you can get an upset stomach and become infected with a parasitic infection, salmonellosis, jaundice, and cholera.

Methods and remedies for Drosophila midges in the house

Fruit (wine) flies or fruit flies, unlike ordinary flies, are completely harmless creatures: they do not carry diseases dangerous to human health, do not bite and do not spoil food. Nevertheless, it is worth getting rid of the swarm of small nimble insects that appears in the house.

Sources of penetration.

Before you start removing the swarm, find out where fruit flies live in the apartment: check trash cans, spaces behind pipes and under furniture (this is where potato peelings or apple cores can fall), places where fruits and vegetables are stored, flower pots.

1. If you prefer natural repellents, place pots of geranium, myrtle, eucalyptus or tomato seedlings on the windowsills. Hang bunches of dried herbs (tansy, elderberry, fern) in the corners of the rooms or wipe the frames and window sills with a rag soaked in laurel essential oil.

2. The simplest version of the trap: put rotten fruits in a plastic bag, wait for the swarm to flock to the “treat”, tie the bag tightly. Alternatively, pour some sugar syrup, jam or beer into a saucer. Most of the individuals, coveted by the delicacy, will get stuck in the bait - all that remains is to destroy the insects.

3. Traps that are a little more complicated will also help get rid of fruit flies.

Place berries or a piece of apple in a plastic cup, wrap the top of the container with plastic or stretch film, and make several holes in the improvised lid.

Instead of a glass, you can use a jar or bottle with a paper “funnel” inserted into the neck. The swarm will climb into the trap, but will not get out again.

For greater effect, rub the inside of the container with soapy water: insects will stick to the walls.

4. Mix dishwashing gel and apple cider vinegar in equal proportions, pour the product into saucers (renew the composition once every seven days). In a couple of weeks there won't be a single fruit fly left in the house.

5. Drosophila do not like low temperatures. If possible, “smoke” the flies out of your apartment or house with frosty air, leaving the windows open for a couple of hours.

An elementary method of action, but not very aesthetically pleasing, that allows you to remove fruit flies is sticky tape for catching insects. Hang ribbons in places where insects are likely to accumulate: above window sills, next to trash cans.

Adhesive tape - not aesthetically pleasing, but simple and reliable

Any sprays against flying insects are effective against wine flies (for example, “Raptor”, “Chlorophos”, “Dichlorvos”, “Kombat”). Before using the product, put the dishes in cabinets and food in the refrigerator or airtight container.

Please note that there should be no people or pets (including aquarium fish) in the room. Wearing a respirator or gauze bandage, spray the drug in the room, close the room for 15-30 minutes (the exact duration of action is indicated in the instructions for each specific product).

Aquafumigator is a new product, the main thing is to strictly follow the instructions

The fight against fruit flies includes not only the use of baits and insecticides (poisons), but also preventive measures.

1. Store vegetables, berries and fruits in a dry, closed place. Get rid of spoiled and spoiled fruits in a timely manner.
2. Do not leave open jars of compote, jam and other products that attract fruit flies on the table.
3. Empty trash cans, vacuum and mop the floor regularly. Where it is clean, flies do not appear.
4. Monitor the condition of animal bowls and do not leave leftover food to sour.
5. Check the flower pots: do not allow the soil to become waterlogged, remove rotten or dried leaves and shoots. If necessary, disinfect the soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
6. Clean the sink drain in a timely manner and remove any remaining food from the mesh.
7. Ventilate the premises more often: any insects cannot tolerate drafts.

The simplest and most effective way is chemical insect traps. They are sold at any hardware store. The only caveat is that they need to be placed away from small children and pets.

You can also use aerosol sprays - just remember to ventilate the room afterward.