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Vinegar repels and traps flies by disrupting their scent-based navigation. Use it fresh and warm, mixed with soap, oil, or mint, and spray in problem areas. Pair with cleaning; call a pro if flies ...

There’s nothing more annoying than the persistent buzz of a fly indoors, not to mention the fact that some flies can transmit pathogens that cause serious illnesses such as food poisoning, cholera, ...

It's happened to all of us—the bunch of bananas meant to be used in smoothies or enjoyed as a healthy snack is now sitting on the kitchen counter, turning a not-so-appetizing shade of brown. Besides ...

“For ants, it’s just a general hygiene thing – keeping your things cleaned up and tidy. It’s a similar sort of thing with ...

It's a simple homemade remedy that not only repels flies but can kill them. Houseflies, fruit flies, and drain flies are notorious for spreading bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and typhoid. They ...