How To Get Rid Of House Flies

Do you need to know how to get rid of house flies? House flies are quick to breed making it more difficult to control their population.  To get rid of house flies, you not only need to remove the flies you see, but keep them from entering your home.  Nothing is more annoying than when you close your eyes to go to sleep, only to hear that constant buzzing sound around your ear.  Start now by learning ways to keep flies out of your home and knowing how to get rid of the house flies that you have. 

1. Remove their food source. House flies are attracted to many foods, but can only ingest liquids. They will feed off of liquids or decaying organic matter. Keep garbage in sealed bags and store in cans as far away from the entrance of your home as possible.  Remove any animal feces which may accumulate in your yard. Clean up crumbs and store food properly in your kitchen.
2. Find their point of entry into your home. House flies are very small and can get into your home in many ways. Calk holes around windows and doors. Replace or patch screens if you enjoy having your windows open. 
3. Use fly traps to get rid of house flies. Fly paper works well if you can handle the sight of the flies stuck to the glue. It is not a favorite method, but will work when needed. Another great trap is the fly zappers that attract house flies with UV rays. 
4. Purchase flytraps or make your own. A simple homemade flytrap is made with a jar that has a lid with two to three small holes punched in the top. Add ¼ cup vinegar and ¼ cup of white sugar. Add water to the mixture to fill the jar halfway to the top. Flies will crawl through the holes to get to the sugar and vinegar, but will not be able to find their way back out. If you do not have any jars, use a plastic cup with a lid.
5. Use organic remedies in areas where you eat. One method to repel flies near food is to place cloves in a bowl on the table. Try poking twenty to thirty cloves into apples and placing them in a bowl for an effective, but attractive fly repellent.

Warning:  Avoid using pesticides in your home.  If you absolutely feel the need to pull them out, use them and then leave for a few hours.