How to Get Rid of Flies

1. Make a Fly Trap

Here's how to fight back by making a fly trap to lure flies away from your patio and deck while eating al fresco during the summer. This crafty project keeps annoying flies away from your outdoor meals using an everyday household product (an empty plastic bottle)

2. Make Fly Paper

Flypaper will never win a design competition, but it sure does the trick. Pick up some fly paper at the store, order online, or make your own fly paper at home. Simply hang it up, and watch the flies flock to it.

3. Use Plants to Keep Flies Away

If you want to go the natural route, some traditional remedies claim that flies have an adverse reaction to the smells from such herbs as lavender, mint, and basil. (It's worth noting that there's no real research supporting this solution, but some extra herbs never hurt anyone, either, if you still want to give this more organic fix a try.) You can use the herbs as foundation plantings around your house, or stick them in flower pots positioned by your front and back door. View more incredible plants that repel flies.