How to Prevent Flies From Approaching People and Flying into Rooms

Close windows and doors. If you want to keep flies from coming near you and entering your room, you should close windows and doors that are places where flies can enter. You can open the door if the door is fitted with an insect net provided that the net is not punctured or torn.

• If flies have entered the room and are buzzing, open a window or door to let them out, then close the door.

Do not allow flies to access food. If you keep food in the room or in the kitchen, you should cover it to prevent flies – flies love the smell of sweet and hearty meals, and will try to get as close to the food as possible. Here are some ways to cover up food: ^[4]

• When you’re done cooking, put away any leftovers or uneaten portions before you sit down to eat, or else the flies will be attracted to them.
• When you’re done eating, wash your dishes immediately to avoid food debris that attracts flies.
• When storing food, you need to make sure food containers are tightly closed.
• Everyone knows that fruit flies love fruit. You should not leave the fruit outside, but should be in a cloth bag.

Take special care not to let flies get to the meat. Flies love the smell of cooked meat. When cooking meat, be sure to store leftovers and wash dishes after eating. ^[5]

• If you need to open the door while cooking meat, place the fan towards the open door to keep the flies away.
• If you are grilling outside, be sure to close all windows and doors.

Clean up pet waste. If you have a cat and keep the litter tray in your room, be sure to remove the cat litter at least once a day and dispose of the rest in a landfill or outdoor trash can to prevent flies from entering the house. If you have a dog, be sure to dispose of the poop in an airtight container, preferably outside the house. If the house has a yard, you should try not to let the dog defecate in the yard, otherwise the flies will be attracted to fly more.

Close the trash can. Make sure to close the lid of the trash can in the room, and be sure to line the trash bag so food doesn’t get inside the trash can. This can help prevent flies from entering the room.

Remove water in the room. Flies love to be wet, so make sure you don’t leave puddles in your room after a shower or pile wet sports clothes on the floor. Do not leave water containers open and try not to let water stand in the room; otherwise, you and your room will attract more flies.

Check for openings. You can save energy and prevent flies by sealing the room. Check the protective strips and spray sealant around the windows and doors to make sure there are no gaps, and remember to replace as necessary. Check every inlet to the pipes, such as the air conditioner. Seal all openings with expansion foam. ^[6]

Replace all screens on windows and doors. Check the net for holes or tears – even small holes can be large enough for flies to pass through. Replace the mesh or reattach it temporarily with tape to see if that improves. Make sure the edges of the net are tight and leave no holes for flies to pass through.

Use plants and herbs to repel flies. There are many plants and herbs that repel flies, so consider creating a mini garden in your room to see if you can keep these pesky bugs away. Here are some plants and herbs that can keep flies away: ^[7]

• Basil. Plant an outdoor basil plant near your room to test its fly-repelling effect. Basil not only repels flies but also repels mosquitoes, in addition to being a great spice for dishes.
• Laurel leaves. You can grow laurel plants outdoors during the summer, but should be brought indoors during the winter months to keep flies away. You can also simply place a bowl of dried bay leaves in the room to keep flies away.
• Lavender. Not only has a charming scent, lavender also has the effect of repelling flies. You can grind lavender into a powder and sprinkle it on furniture, grow lavender in a pot, or grow it in the kitchen garden.
• Mint. Place a pot of mint in the room to prevent fleas, ants, and flies.
• Wormwood. Wormwood is another herb that repels flies, ants, fleas, and moths.

Breeding dogs. Dogs are not only cute and adorable animals, but they also love to catch flies. Consider getting a dog to make life both more fun and to get rid of these annoying flies.