Cloves are a natural insect repellent that can help keep flies at bay. One easy way to use cloves is to take a citrus fruit such as a lemon and stick 20 cloves into the flesh of the fruit.
2. Salt water spray
To make the spray, fill a spray bottle with a glass of water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Mix the solution thoroughly, and then spray it generously in areas where flies tend to gathe.
3. Mint and basil spray
To use these herbs as a fly repellent, simply make a paste by crushing a handful of leaves and mixing them with water. Use it to spray in areas where flies tend to gather.
4. Apple cider vinegar
To make a fly trap with apple cider vinegar, mix equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar in a container, and add a spoonful of dish soap to the mixture.
5. Milk and black pepper solution
To make this fly trap, pour a cup of milk into a bowl and add a teaspoon of black pepper and two spoons of sugar. Stir the mixture well and then place the bowl in an area where flies tend to gather.