5 ways to get flies out of the house – expert-approved ways to banish these annoying visitors and maintain a fly-free home

Indoor basil plant growing in wooden planter on kitchen windowsill next to sink.

We wait for the warmer weather all year, dreaming of days spent with the windows wide open and evenings al fresco. But these summers can quickly be spoilt by flies that enter your home and just won't buzz off.

And while there are so many ways to stop flies from entering your home in the first place, what do you do if they've already arrived? Well, you'll be happy to know that it's not a lost cause, and you don't just have to grin and bear it.