Basil As A Natural Repellent For Flies by James Hall

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Basil As A Natural Repellent For Flies

Published on May 19, 2016

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Basil As A Natural Repellent For Flies

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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a leafy green herb which has been used as a food seasoning for well over 5000 years.

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There are many uses for this herb outside of the kitchen, including as a religious symbol, literary device, and as a pest control tool.

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Basil has been a folk remedy for keeping flies away for a very long time. While it has never been officially studied, mountains of anecdotal evidence suggest that it works wonders.

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How To Use Basil For Flies

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Place basil plant near doorways and windows are good places to keep live plants, as that it typically where flies will enter your home.

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The kitchen is another good place for a basil plant, since it is one of the favorite hangouts of flies

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If you have any other potted plants in the house (or even outside!), you might want to try crushing up some dried basil leaves and nixing it in with the dirt. It won’t negatively impact the plants, and will further deter flies from buzzing around.

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