How are you supposed to enjoy a piece of cake when a fly is constantly trying to fight you for the piece of cake? You probably know this situation all too well. But while in the past you probably retreated in annoyance, on this page you will learn how you can effectively get rid of flies from the terrace.
What helps against flies on the terrace?
To keep flies away from the terrace, you can take the following measures: lure flies away, plant fragrant plants such as basil or lavender, use the smell of alcohol and encourage the flies' natural predators (e.g. spiders).
Appropriate means
- Attracting flies
- Fragrant plants
- Alcohol
- Predators
Attracting flies
Of course, flies don't come to your patio to socialize, but are attracted to certain scents and objects. Of course, these should be avoided:
- Mow tall grass and trim your surrounding hedges regularly.
- Do not leave dried fruit under fruit trees..
- When grilling, store the meat immediately or use food bells.
- Remove open water areas such as puddles or overflowing buckets.
- Sprinkle gravel (€7.00 on Amazon) into your plant saucers to avoid standing water.
- Do not place your compost heap or rain barrel in the immediate vicinity of the terrace.
- In the case of pets, you should make sure to regularly remove the feces from the garden.
You can also take advantage of the fact that sweet scents attract flies:
Mix honey, molasses, peanut butter or other sticky spreads with cornmeal in a bowl and place it far away. The flies get stuck in the trap
Fragrant plants
Many plants give off an aroma that flies can't stand. These include
- Cloves (not the flower but the spice)
- Basil
- Lavender
- elderberry
- Mint
- and lead bush
Alcohol
Flies also don't like the smell of alcohol. If you don't mind the smell, fill a plastic bag with vodka and hang it over the terrace.
Predators
Spiders are usually uninvited guests on the terrace, but they are very effective at fighting flies. The insects get caught in the sticky webs and serve as food for the spiders. Therefore, do not remove all spider webs outside.
More methods
Many people claim that shiny objects are also effective at repelling flies. Its effectiveness hasn't been proven, but it's definitely worth a try because it's easy to use and simply hangs a bit of silver foil in the garden.
