Let’s talk about a tiny but mighty invader that can turn our home life upside down: flies. With a blink-and-you-miss-it life cycle of roughly 28 days, these pesky little creatures have mastered the art of invading our spaces, particularly our kitchens, bringing along not just annoyance but a risky cargo of bacteria and microorganisms onto our meals.
The fly fiasco tends to hit a peak during the sunnier, warmer months. Higher temperatures provide a perfect backdrop for these insects to multiply and throw an uninvited party at our homes.
Now, supermarket shelves are chock-full of various fly and mosquito repellents. But here’s the hitch – they’re packed with chemicals. While they might send the bugs packing, they’re not doing our health or our planet any favors with their harsh contents.
But wait, there’s good news for all of us trying to keep our kitchens a fly-free zone while also staying eco-friendly! The answer is simple, natural, and has been right under our noses (or rather, in our fruit bowls) all along.
The tried-and-true remedy we’re talking about involves just a lemon and a handful of cloves. All you have to do is slice that zesty lemon in half and pop about twelve cloves into the juicy pulp. Then, place this aromatic, natural repellent on your windowsill, balcony, or any other fly-frequented area.
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