Planting a hedge is one of the friendliest ways to put a border around a property.Unlike fences, shrubs take time to grow
23.06.2023 - 12:46 / hometalk.com
We shared this on Chemistry Cachet several weeks ago, and we are already having readers write in saying they love it!
When I first tested out this home remedy, I was skeptical how well it might work. I researched the science behind bar soap for insects many years ago, but I have never tried it for flies. Flies are really hard to deter this time of year especially depending on your environment (around water, animals, farms, pets, etc).
Remember, this home remedy is specifically for a porch area.
Also, make sure you always check out our blog posts because we discuss the science and purpose behind each ingredient. We also go into detail on reasons why something didn't work for you and FAQS!!
More about the mesh bags and other ingredients found here in the blog post.
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Does This REALLY Work 100%
It does for us on our porch and many readers too, but don't forget there are dozens of factors for flies. We have other proven tips to try for flies you can read in our blog post here!
Why Irish Spring Soap?
This is thoroughly discussed in the blog post, but using bar soap to deter bugs is a very long time home remedy. Some of our research dates back to the early 1900s. You can view this and other details on the blog :)
Remember, you can hang these outside, set them around your tables or chairs. They work best if set directly near the area to deter the flies!
Planting a hedge is one of the friendliest ways to put a border around a property.Unlike fences, shrubs take time to grow
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