Flies around the trash can disturb us and spreads diseases through maggot infestation. That is why getting rid of flies as soon as possible is vital. Even if you see one fly roaming around the trash can, kill it immediately to prevent new infestations.

Follow the below-mentioned methods to kill flies and make your house disease free.

Get Rid of Odors

The outdoor trash cans are filled with all types of garbage, from paper scraps to kitchen waste. Rotting meat and fish are the main attraction of flies. Odors from those elements give flies signals to swarm around your trash can.

So, you must clean the trash can to eliminate odors. Cleaning with normal dish soap will not remove the smell. You will need natural ingredients like vinegar and baking soda to make your trash can odor-free.

Follow the below steps to get rid of garbage odors-

• • Firstly, make a cleaning solution by mixing water and white vinegar.
  • Then, remove the garbage bag and ensure no food scraps are left inside.
  • Spray the solution you made and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
  • Once the solution is set properly, scrub the garbage bin thoroughly. Do not forget to scrub the garbage lid.
  • Rinse the trash can with soapy water.
  • Once you are done washing the trash can, dry it using paper towels.
  • Sprinkle one cup of baking soda (two cups for a large trash can) and keep it overnight.

The next morning you will see odors from your trash bin are gone. Now, to keep your trash cans fresh all day, you can sprinkle baking soda or add charcoal and dryer sheets whenever you take the trash out.

Use Homemade Non-Toxic Fly Killer

It is not mandatory to go through a whole garbage bin cleaning process to get rid of flies. If you do not have the time to clean your trash bins but are already fed up with the flies, do not worry because we have your back.

In such a case, you can make homemade non-toxic fly deterrents to deter flies from your home and surrounding area. These fly killers are totally safe and non-toxic to humans. You can also use them if flies are swarming around the trash cans inside your house.

You can make two types of Non-toxic fly killers. Check what ingredients you have in your house and choose any of them suitable for you. The process of making them is mentioned below-

Solution Made with Essential Oil

There is no doubt about how beneficial essential oil is for humans. However, they are enemies to flies. Flies cannot tolerate the presence of essential oils and always avoid areas with essential oils.

Take a spray bottle and pour ten drops of essential oil into it. Add 2 oz of warm water and mix it well. Spray the mixture around the area of your trash cans. It will kill the house flies and prevent new infestations.

Note: Try to use lemongrass essential oil. It works best on the flies.

Solution Made with apple cider vinegar.

If you run out of essential oils in your house, use apple cider vinegar instead. Mix water, dish soap, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Keep the bowl around the trash can.

This solution kills flies by making them drown in the bowl. How is it possible? 

Well, it is possible due to the strong sweet smell of apple cider vinegar. The smell attracts flies, and once they are attracted, they fall into the bowl as the soap breaks the surface tension.

Using A Garbage Guard

To kill insects and fruit flies and prevent them for a long time, there is no alternative to using a garbage guard. The garbage guard kills flies and maggots slowly by releasing insecticides through an odorless vapor. It releases deep penetrating vapor for at least four months, and with this inside the trash can, flies cannot lay eggs.

The installation method of garbage guard in trash bins are easy. All you have to do is open the adhesive strip of the garbage guard and attach it to the trash can lid. Remember, garbage guards, are only outdoor trash cans. They are not safe to install inside your house.

Use Bug Spray to Eliminate Flies

If the flies swarming gets out of hand, and you want to kill them instantly, using a chemical bug spray will save time and effort. Bug spray contains permethrin in it, which kills flies instantly.

However, ensure you do not inhale the spray because the chemicals inside the spray are not good for you either. You might face light breathing problems if you somehow inhale the spray. So, always use a mask or other protective gear before using bug spray.

Make Ginger Spray

Ginger is another great natural ingredient that helps to get rid of flies. Mix some ginger powder with water and give it a good shake. Once they are mixed well, spray the solution directly on the flies around the garbage disposal. The strong spicy flavor of the ginger will help you get rid of flies.

Use Fly Paper

Flypaper is a sticky paper that attracts pests and traps them. Take a fly paper and place it near the trash can. After a few hours, you will see that flies are stuck on the paper and unable to move.

Once you see all the flies stuck to the paper, throw out the paper in the trash can. So, using fly paper is an easy and inexpensive way to prevent flies from trash bins.