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Flies have been driving me crazy this summer, and whatever I do, they plague me in my kitchen. Swooping around my countertop after food scraps and diving towards my trash can.Pesky flies are a constant nuisance in the summer months. The warmer temperatures speed up their life cycles, multiplying their numbers quickly. What’s more, food waste decays faster, providing the enticing stench they adore.Our habits also change. To cool down our homes, we leave our doors and windows open more often, giving them easy access indoors.If your trash can is left even slightly ajar, they will find a way inside and lay their eggs. So, if you notice that flies are swarming around your kitchen waste, there’s an easy hack to stop them in their tracks.Outsmart flies with a fragrant culinary staple
(Image credit: Shutterstock)Cleaning enthusiast and social content creator Anna Louisa, known as Anna Louisa at Home, shares her clever hack on TikTok.I can’t wait to try it, as it uses one of my favorite culinary kitchen staples that I use to add a punch to my bakes and a fresh scent to my home. It turns out flies love the smell of garbage, but they detest the scent of cinnamon.Anna Louise’s cinnamon hack is simple to follow and involves scattering ground cinnamon into your bin and onto its lid. It’s a strong scent that comes from the natural compounds cinnamaldehyde and eugenol, which overwhelm a fly’s senses and irritate their taste and smell receptors.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.3 more DIY repellent hacks to banish flies
