It's one heatwave down but more could be on the way this summer. And while that's good news for sun-lovers, it can be bad news if your house is plagued by flies.
In these environmentally-aware times, people are keen to find ways to protect their homes from the dirty little invaders that don't use chemicals and which are natural. And one way involves the use of the herbs basil or mint that can easily be put near doors and windows.
You can buy basil or mint plants for as little as 65p from Asda, or £1.30 from Ocado, or for around £1 at most good garden centres, YorkshireLive reports. The top tip comes from experts at Tap Warehouse who have revealed how to prevent flies from lingering around your kitchen this summer.
