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jeanb
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Jean
Tollhouse
CA
USA
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 Posted - May 10 2012 : 11:32:33 AM
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| Thanks Denise. Now I know I will have to use other methods for getting rid of other flies. |
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2012 : 08:41:18 AM
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I just wanted to chime in and say that ACV and dish soap worked very well for me. I just learned about it on a different website a couple of weeks ago and tried it and they were gone in a couple of days. I love to find ideas that are not chemical based and really work.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2012 : 08:10:23 AM
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| Jeana, I like the idea of non chemical based sprays or whatever for fly prevention as well. |
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maryk
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Mary
Barrington
RI
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2012 : 10:52:16 AM
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| Its sad that we have to use different measures for fly control on different flies. Too bad one thing didn't work on all. |
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wandaj
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Wanda
Buffalo
NY
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 11:07:56 AM
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| Knowing how to get rid of flys is half the battle. Thanks for all your wonderful inputs. |
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shauna
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Shauna
San Diego
CA
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2012 : 07:55:28 AM
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| This is wonderful to see all the post on how to get rid of flies. I'm sure when we come up with new things people will post them too. |
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jeanb
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Jean
Tollhouse
CA
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2012 : 12:27:28 PM
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| Did you know that you can make your own fly strips for getting rid of flies? |
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dreamingofmygardens
Farmgirl in Training
48 Posts
mn
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Posted - May 26 2012 : 04:38:18 AM
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| I used apple cider vinegar in a tiny jar. Nothing else and its worked several times fr me. |
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2012 : 09:42:31 AM
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| Wow, the world of fly prevention has taken a new road. Good luck in all the new ways to prevent flies this year ladies. |
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maryk
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Mary
Barrington
RI
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2012 : 08:37:20 AM
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| Dreaminofmygardens, you didn't put any dish soap in the jar? That would be the first I've heard that used ACV and no dish soap for fly control. |
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jeanb
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Jean
Tollhouse
CA
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2012 : 5:27:12 PM
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| Boy getting rid of flies this summer is going to be easy with all these great tips. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 05:23:49 AM
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I have been so vexed with these pests lately and I found this idea yesterday and put up two jar systems to test it out. drumroll please*****immediate success!!!!*********** Oh my, I had NO idea there were that many of these flies in my kitchen! I used the apple cider, one drop of dish detergent added, plus a small piece of ripe watermelon, and the paper cone method. There are so many dead flies in the two jelly jars that I am going to clean them out and put fresh ingredients in both jars today and see what happens. This system is amazingly simple and effective. And this farmgirl is so HAPPY!!!
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garyw965
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Gary
Hemet
CA
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 10:35:04 AM
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| So glad to hear Winnie that you have had success in fly prevention in your home. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 11:29:17 AM
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Thanks for the tips, I will try them.
Darlene
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
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maryk
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Mary
Barrington
RI
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 2:27:58 PM
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| Sorry to hear you had a big problem with the flies, glad you got a handle on them. NO you know what works for you as far as fly control goes for the house. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 5:14:49 PM
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I am going to try the wine vinegar I have that I hope it works.Thanks
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
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wandaj
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Wanda
Buffalo
NY
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 08:31:33 AM
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| Sure is nice to see all these ways on how to get rid of flys. I will have to try some of these new ways myself. Thanks girls. |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 9:38:28 PM
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My friend tried white vinegar and found it didn't work, but brandy did. She caught 27 flies in 10 minutes. Expensive, but effective.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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MiaBella
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Michelle
New Caney
TX
USA
100 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 06:07:51 AM
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I put out a small cup with apple cider vinegar yesterday, have not caught anything yet but I still have them buzzing around...how long does this take?
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #4097
MiaBella Farm
New Caney, TX
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shauna
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Shauna
San Diego
CA
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 06:53:17 AM
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| Michele, you need to put a drop of dish soap in the apple cider vinegar. Once they hit that mixture they can't get out and soon you will now how to get rid of flies. |
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MiaBella
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Michelle
New Caney
TX
USA
100 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 11:40:42 AM
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I did that, still nothing...
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #4097
MiaBella Farm
New Caney, TX
www.miabellafarm.com |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 7:58:40 PM
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I tried the Wine vinegar and nothing happened.
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
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maryk
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Mary
Barrington
RI
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2012 : 07:39:10 AM
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| Okay, then try what a heard on another forum for fly control. Put out a cup of coffee with sugar in it see if that works. I know sounds silly but it worked for someone. |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2012 : 1:05:51 PM
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Well I will give it a try can't hurt anything.
Thanks Mary
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
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shauna
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Shauna
San Diego
CA
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2012 : 07:02:21 AM
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| Darlene, if that coffee method doesn't work, have you tried any kind of fly strips for how to get rid of flies? There is a recipe for homemade ones. |
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