How to Protect Your House from Flies
Flies are a common problem in most areas of Pakistan, but here in Karachi, the issue has become worst. Everyone in the city is asking why there are so many flies in Karachi. People are really disturbed, especially after swarms of files have invaded in their homes, cars and all the streets.
By visiting physically, you will see thick blankets of flies hover on meat, fruits, and other eatables. But still, the shopkeepers and vendors have taken no precautionary measures on it. Most of the people are blaming the government for not removing the garbage. The situation has become worse after the recent heavy rains and sacrificial animals.
But the good news is that finally the government is set to take action on it. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah instructed the local authorities to fumigation for fly in Karachi.
Moreover, Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar has also launched a fumigation campaign in Karachi. He has instructed that spray should be done twice at the breading places of flies in Karachi. According to the schedule of recently launched fumigation campaign, insecticide spray is already done in all zones of District Malir on 24 August. It is sprayed in District East on August 25, while the same process will continue in the District Council, and Districts Central and West Malir on August 26, 27, 28 and 29 respectively.
It is good that the government is taking actions and considering these flies in Karachi a major problem. But at the same time, we are also needed to keep our houses neat and clean to get rid of these flies. Many ways will do this for you. Here we are going to share some best, quick and effective ways to get rid and protect your house from flies.
To Keep Flies Away from the House
Use a Fly Zapper
You can use UV light traps that always do an excellent job of luring in flies and other insects. Once the flies enter inside the grid, they are quickly killed by an electric shock. These insect traps are available in the markets at the low prices.
Get Rid of Flies with Smoke
Flies don’t like any smoke. That’s why smoke is an effective way to keep flies away. You can use citronella smoke and camphor smoke to get rid of flies.
Light a piece of camphor or a citronella candle and place it in the strategic areas. It will work effectively.
Get Rid of Flies with Plants
If you’re looking to remove flies from the outdoors of your house, then these gardens plants will surprise you. These plants work amazingly and do wonders when it comes to repelling flies.
Grow Basil, Bay Leaf, Lavender, Nasturtiums, and Mints. All these plants don’t require much work to maintain and can easily survive in the climate of Karachi. Growing these plants near the windows and other openings of the house will keep the flies away from your dream place.
Natural Way to Get Rid of Flies
Let’s discuss some environment-friendly solutions to keep flies away:
First of all, fill a glass jar with apple cider vinegar and place a paper funnel in the pot. The aroma of this vinegar will attract flies, and the placement of paper funnel will avert them from flying out.
You can also place 20-25 cloves in lemon halves. Or just put a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on cloth strips or ribbon and hang them near doors or windows of your house.
Use Fly Paper
Fly tapes and flypaper contains an attractant to lure the flies in. It also has the glue that traps the flies when they land over it. Hang flypapers in the areas where these flies gather. But avoid hanging these directly above the dining and food preparing areas.
Use Insecticides to Kill Them
It is one of the effective methods to kill the flies inside the house. You can easily use a pyrethrin-based insecticide to kill them instantly. Using these sprays is relatively safe but still requires cautions. So do follow the label instructions carefully while using.
Hopes you will use these practical ways to get rid of irritating flies and will make your house protect and free from them.