How to Repel Flies Naturally with Herbs
Whether you are entertaining in your backyard or just enjoying the afternoon in your porch, flies can be very annoying. If they enter your home, it can be even more frustrating. While there are many chemical products that can repel flies and other insects, herbs are not only better for the environment but also safe for children and pets. Herbs can give a pleasant smell to your home and backyard while keeping annoying insects away. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place dry basil in a small container and put it on the table you are using outside or somewhere close to where you are at. Plant basil in a few containers and place them in different parts of your home and backyard. Decorate your table or picnic blanket with basil leaves or dry basil.
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Hang a bundle of lavender flowers in the doors and windows of your home. Decorate your table with another bundle. Grow lavender and place the pots in different areas of your home and garden. Grind to a powder and spread it in areas prone to flies.
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Plant mint around the foundation of your home. Place dry mint in containers and spread them throughout your home and garden. Use mint in your dishes and to decorate your table. Different types of mint can be used to repel flies.
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Plant rosemary in your garden or in small pots to place around your home. Make meals using rosemary. Use rosemary leaves to decorate tables. Place a bunch of rosemary in the outside areas you use the most.
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Plant bay leaves in containers to decorate your home and patio. Place a bay leaf in a container with flour, rice, oatmeal or quinoa and set in areas prone to fleas. Cook meals with bay leaves. Place bay leaves on countertops and pantry shelves.
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Tips & Warnings
Make arrangements with these herbs and use them as centerpieces and to decorate your home.
Avoid using large amounts of Pennyroyal mint because it can be toxic to children and pets.
References
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