The Garage is the gateway to your home and most likely the most frequently used access to your home as well. The problem is it’s also one of the best ways for Flies to get into your home. That’s why we have 8 proven ways to get rid of flies in your garage which then prevents them from making it into your home.
1. Clean Your Garage Thoroughly: Start by removing any old clutter that can be either sold or given away.
Keeping your garage free from clutter eliminates crucial breeding grounds for flies. We suggest wiping down your walls window wells seals and make sure to Clorox any spills that might be attracting flies. Vacuum up the entire garage with shop vac and make sure that storage shelves or cabinets are all wiped down and dust free. While cleaning patch any holes or dents in the drywall where flies can easily land and lay eggs.
2. Go On Killing Spree: Take your favorite fly swatter and spend a few minutes killing as many flies as you can. This is a way to get a good jump start on eliminating flies in your garage. Make sure to dispose of all of the dead flies outside of your garage and clean up any bug guts that will attract more flies.
3. Upgrade Your Trash Cans: It is really common to keep a trash can or two in your garage so that the can in your house doesn’t fill up to quickly.
It’s also very common for families to put their beat up or outdated cans in the garage because they do not care how they look. However due to summer heat and open containers the trash can in your garage can end up being the number one issue when it comes to controlling flies in your home. Make sure you clean your cans once a month during the hot summer months when flies are at their worst. Additionally it’s crucial that you choose a can that has a closing lid that way flies have a hard time getting inside your can and if they do they get trapped and disposed of. We highly recommend self closing cans that are close to air tight. If that isn’t in the budget pickup simple cans that have lids that can be securely placed on top of your trash cans.
4. Check For Leaks: Check around window seals, refrigerator sand chest freezers to make sure there are not any leaks. Flies thrive in moist damp areas where they can reproduce and lay eggs. If you find any moisture it is important that you figure out the source and stop it.
5. Place Fly Traps In Strategic Areas: Utilizing high quality fly traps can help catch those flies that prevention just can’t keep away.
Spend a few minutes watching the flies in your garage and taking note to see where they are landing and spending their time. Depending on the surface you can utilize hanging fly traps or flat surface traps to attract flies catch and then kill them. Once a week or so get rid of the old trap and setup a new one. Catching lies inside your garage is not only easier than inside your home but a lot less gross.
6. Light Traps: If you have an open air garage or carport utilize a Light Fly Trap to attract and eliminate flies. There are dozens of high quality models on the market that are fantastic at helping control flies around your home or yard. Keeping an open air garage fly free is harder than a traditional garage but not impossible with the right tools. Follow the steps above and add a light focused fly trap to your setup and you are sure to have solid results.
7. Residential Pesticides If you are open to utilizing pesticides around your home there are a host of residential safe pesticides that can be sprayed on surfaces where flies congregate. These pesticides when used properly can be a powerful deterrent for flies long term. Many home owners have success spraying just once a year as the weather starts to warm up.
8. Homemade Fly Traps: Looking for natural ways to capture flies in your garage and get rid of them using safe materials you have on hand? There are dozens of homemade fly traps that are excellent for using inside your garage. We are huge fans of Soda Bottle Fly traps.
Simply empty and clean out a plastic two liter bottle of soda or juice. Cut the top 25% of the bottle and fill the bottom portion of the bottle with some water and a little bit of sugar or a piece of fruit. Place the top portion of the bottle inside the bottom portion utilizing the spout as a funnel to trap flies inside the opening. Once full or when all of the flies are gone you can simply toss the bottle in the garbage. While a little to unsightly for use inside the home they are excellent for outdoor and garage use. Compared to most commercial traps they are just as effective and they can be a fun way to get your kids involved in the project.
The reality is combating flies inside the garage can take a little bit of effort especially if your garage could use a good deep cleaning. However stopping flies before they get into your home is crucial to keeping the pests at bay. Because you go in and out of your garage multiple times a day it’s one of the easiest ways for flies to get into your home. Luckily employing all or a combination of the tasks above will allow you to keep flies at bay in the garage and keep them out of your home. Have a tip for getting rid of flies in your garage? Let us know by sharing it in the comments!