I’ve recently moved apartments and the architecture is such that lots of flies get trapped in a loop near my back sliding door. It’s sometimes dozens or more just spinning in a circle.

I was fortunate to get a unit with ample growing space and was hoping there’s some kind of flower or plant that flies will avoid before getting trapped in the doom spiral.

I can catch one of them in a safe bug net and take a picture if needed.

Thanks in advance

  • WilsonWilson [comrade/them, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    18 days ago

    Neem oil mixed with water and spritzed on any plant that can handle it will help deter flies. You could even get a fake plant and occasionally spray the leaves to leave a light residue on it. Some people don’t like the smell but I use it on house plants and got used to it. Citronella oil spray would probably have a similar effect.