How to Create a Pleasant Smelling Fly Repellent

One of the worst things about summer is having to deal with those pesky flies. Oh, there are plenty of ways to kill them. You can use your hand, a shoe, a fly swatter. If you really want to get a good workout without going to the gym, try fighting flies all day. It will seem like a lost cause because for every fly you kill, there are many more waiting to come into your home. Better than trying to kill flies, I think it would be much better to keep them from coming into your home in the first place. Two natural fly repellents will be used: water (refracts light) and basil. In this article you will find a great way to keep flies from entering your home while enjoying a great fragrance at the same time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A small size ziploc bag
• water
• a few basil leaves
• A hook

1. 
   Water

   First, take a plastic bag. Fill it 3/4 way up with water.

2. 
   Basil leaves

   Place basil leaves in the bag. Close the bag. Poke a few small holes near the top of the bag.

3. 
   Screw hooks

   Push the hook into the center of the bag. Affix the bag to the middle of the entryway of the door or in the window.

Tips & Warnings

• Use any kind of plastic bags as long as it holds water securely.
• You can also decorate the bag with stickers or rub-ons.
• Lavendar, which is also a natural fly repellent can also be used instead of basil
• Screw hooks can be used, glue hooks, or hooks that do not leave any glue residue can be used.
• Be careful not to fill the bag to the top with water. The water will leak out when you push in the hook.