There are flies inside your home.You may want to kill the flies if you can't remove them cleanly.A flyswatter can be used to kill a few flies.Use sprays to get rid of flies.You can kill flies with bait and traps.Whether you have a single fly or dozens to remove, Eliminating flies can be done quickly and easily.
Step 1: You should wait for the fly to land.
Once it lands, get ready to make your move.The fly doesn't fly away if you approach it silently and slowly.You can use other objects with a flat surface if you don't have a flyswatter.
Step 2: The fly can be swatted with a quick downward motion.
Bring your flyswatter down over the fly by raising it above your head.You are crushing the fly with your flyswatter.Wait for the fly to land and swat again if you missed it the first time.
Step 3: Clean off your flyswatter by wiping it up.
Use a tissue or paper towel to wipe up the mess after you rinse the flyswatter.Make sure you wash your hands.If you want to prevent spreading germs, you can use a cleaning solution.
Step 4: Try using an electric flyswatter.
Electric flyswatters kill flies with a light and lure them in.Stand near the fly and use your electric flyswatter.Before use, be sure to read the instructions carefully.Don't touch the racket area and let the flyswatter cool down before storing it.
Step 5: There are either chemical sprays or household cleaners to choose from.
Chemical sprays kill flies very quickly.You can spray the flies with household cleaners like Windex or Formula 409.You can kill a fly with these sprays.Purchase fly sprays from home supply stores.Hot Shot and Raid are brands to look for.If you want to remove flies quickly, use spray.They will be killed by chemical sprays the fastest.If you already have household cleaners at home, they are a cheaper alternative.
Step 6: It's a good idea to spray the air near a fly.
When the fly lands, spray it while it is in the air.The spray can be sprayed directly into the air around the fly.You want to saturate the fly.The fly will die instantly if you use chemical sprays.The spray on the fly's wings will make it impossible to fly, if you are using household cleaners.The fly won't die as quickly as with chemicals.
Step 7: You have to leave the room after spraying a hazardous chemical.
Most fly sprays have toxic chemicals in them.Chemicals are used by household cleaners, though not as toxic.Immediately after spraying, leave the room and avoid inhaling the chemicals.Leave the room for cleaning products.Pets and children should stay out of the room until the chemicals have dissipated.You can wait about an hour before reentering the room.The amount of chemical you spray will have an effect on this.You can come back into the room when you no longer smell the chemicals.
Step 8: Remove the dead flies and wash your hands.
Put the dead flies in the trash can.You need to wash your hands with soap and water.Before you wash your hands, throw all the flies away.
Step 9: Fly paper can be hung in areas with a lot of flies.
Fly ribbons are strips of paper coated in a sticky attractant.The flies approach the paper because they are attracted to the smell and die.Fly paper can be hung near your entrances, above your windows, or next to your trash can.Fly paper can be hung indoors or outside.Pick up a few dead flies and replace your fly paper.
Step 10: Make your own trap.
You can use sugar water, a jar, and a paper cone.The paper cone has a small hole around it.Place the cone upside down in the jar by pouring 1 part sugar and 2 parts water into it.The flies will be attracted to the smell and will drown in the liquid once inside.A piece of fruit can be added to the jar.Try a piece of apple or banana for fruit flies, raw potato for fungus gnats, or anything stinky for house flies.A mix of sugar and water can be put in a plastic bottle.
Step 11: For a hands-off option, set out a Venus flytrap.
Venus flytraps are plants that feed on insects.The flytrap has a sweet smell and insects mistake it for a flower.The flytrap will snap shut when a fly lands inside.The fly cannot escape the trap.You can put your flytrap near your door or in your kitchen.Most home supply stores and garden centers have Venus flytraps.