How to get rid of circling flies?

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How do I discourage/get rid of small circling flies in the middle of my small patio?

I have tried citron candles, draped netting and sticky paper. Netting works but

I can't use my patio. Sticky tapes work some but I caught a bee last year so don't

want to use it. They don't bite & very small (6 to 12 circle) but feel like in a garbage dump. Fly spray works for a few minutes but don't want pesticide on

my patio.

thanks

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Put a fan out there, they do not like any breeze and will move on. I have two, works great!

Lina Splichal · Answer

Place a small bowl (old tuna cans work well) of sugar water near the edges and corners of your patio. The flies will be drawn to the sweet water and stay off your patio. Be sure to clean and refill the containers daily.

Cindy · Answer

I recently read a post where someone used a 2-liter bottle of pop (regular, not diet), to attract flies. Just leave a little pop in the bottle and place it on your patio. The flies will be drawn to the sugary pop and cannot find their way back out. I read that campers use this method.

Erin Hugar Chavez · Answer

As odd as it sounds, people around Texas staple half full ziplock baggies of water to the upper parts of their outdoor seating area (above doors, beams, etc.) I don't know how it works, but it does! Must be magic. :)

Mary kramer · Answer

Thanks so much--will give it a try!

Mary kramer · Answer

THANKS! will try everything!

Mary kramer · Answer

THANKS! will try this.

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's a post that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/irish-spring-soap-and-flies/

Mogie · Answer

The 7 Best Fly Traps of 2023

https://www.thespruce.com/best-fly-traps-4589209

Mogie · Answer

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