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Rebecca Miller & Mya Bollan

Easy way to get rid of flies as pest expert explains how to 'repel them instantly'

Lots of us have been enjoying the warm weather recently, but with the sunshine comes some annoyances - including pesky flies.

Whether the flies buzz around food or around your face, getting rid of them can be difficult. But there may be a simple way to do so - and it is not expensive either. Pest expert Jordan Foster from Fantastic Pest Control explains that all you need is some cotton balls and a scent that the insects dislike.

The bugs are not keen on the smell of various essential oils including peppermint and lavender. Citronella is also a scent known to repel flies with vinegar also an option if you do not have any of these oils at hand.

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