To enjoy your time outdoors more, it may be worth considering mosquito repellent for your yard. You can use spatial repellents, treatments for your lawn or landscaping, or a topical repellent that you apply before heading outside. Warding off mosquitoes means less bothersome bites and also reduces the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika, or dengue. When considering mosquito repellents for yards, there are two types to give attention to: spatial and topical repellents. Spatial repellents create a zone of protection, while topical repellents are applied to your skin or clothes and provide personal protection against biting insects. Fruit Flies are the flies you see around your foods, and they eat fermented foods, like bananas, pineapples, and mostly all fruits that we’d consider going bad, and even things like vinegar, sugary things, or candy may attract them. You can read more about what attracts fruit flies here.

Let us know in the comments – and if you have a top-secret natural mosquito repellentidea that works? Please share! Unfortunately, all the theory gets murky when we look at the (scarce) scientific research on the topic. Always make sure to dilute citronella oil with a carrier oil before applying it to your skin! The Benefits of Using Citronella to Repel Flies

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One of the most relaxing, feel-good aromas, is one of the most hated by flies. I mean they do prefer garbage, so it’s no wonder they’d hate something so light and clean smelling! Adding lavender in essential oil form or in plant form around your outside and inside landscapes will help keep flies and insects away. Peppermint If you’re having a fly problem, it would be best to try a natural method like citronella before any other route. Truly natural incense is an alternative – although natural still doesn’t mean entirely safe! In most cases, it means understudied!

Citronella oil is naturally occurring on the perennial plant, citronella grass. The oil on the plant is the essential ingredient used to repel flies and other insects. Read More – How to Keep Flies Away From Food – and Guests – During an Outdoor Party! The Risks of Using Incense at Home Flies just love all the worst smells out there, but honestly, it all comes down to their food source and the type of flies that they are! What Do Flies Eat? Another helpful tip, especially if you are currently having a fly issue – is to keep those windows, doors, and vents closed, as much as possible. It can be as simple as leaving the door open to carry in some groceries for a minute. Once there is an opening – it’s enough time for a fly-family to break in. U se FansIf you need to keep flies out of your trash, you can read our guide on keeping flies out of your garbage here. Keep Windows, Doors and Vents Closed