Flies In The Kitchen? Ward Them Off With One Fresh Herb - Tasting Table
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The article discusses how to combat fly invasions in homes, particularly suggesting basil as a natural repellent. Given flies' hypersensitivity to strong smells, having basil plants in the kitchen can deter them from contaminating food. It also highlights alternative uses of basil, such as using essential oils in air fresheners and cleaning products. While basil alone doesn't kill flies, it's an effective measure to keep them at bay. The article encourages creative ways to incorporate this herb into your kitchen to enhance both cooking and pest control.
If you haven't experienced a fly invasion in your home at any point in your life, consider yourself one of the luckiest people alive.
Flies are hypersensitive to smells and find any herb with a remotely pungent aroma unappealing. Having a few basil plants in your kitchen will repel domestic flies.
Basil isn't toxic to flies, so if you're aiming to kill them, you'll need to come up with a second plan of attack.
Create your own air fresheners and fly fighters by soaking cotton pads with basil essential oils and stashing them throughout your kitchen.
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