There are numerous plants on the market that repel indoor flies and mosquitoes. Your personal preference may steer you toward an outdoor garden, though, or a specific intention. If your goal is to keep mosquitoes out of your home or away from an outdoor area, fly repellent plants can be a simple solution. Here are some of the top options when it comes to natural, safe, and effective fly repellent plants for your yard. Natural plant fly repellent recipes can be used in the house, at the office and even on your patio. Aromatic plants and herbs that repel flies naturally will deter flies such as gnats and mosquitoes too. These natural fly repellent plants are safe around people and pets.

Natural Plant Fly Repellent

1 Take 8-10 sprigs of rosemary and 10-15 sprigs of mint.

Take 8-10 sprigs of rosemary and 10-15 sprigs of mint. You should not use a full bag in case it doesn’t work, but you can try the method with one or two different types of herb. I wouldn’t recommend using black or white vinegar as they are too harsh on flies, use white vinegar with 5% acidity instead.

2 Put the herbs in your hands and crush them up (or roll them between your palms).

The next step is to crush the herbs. You can use your hands or a mortar and pestle to do this. If using your hands, make sure to wear gloves so that you don’t get any plant oils on your skin.

Crushing the herbs releases their active ingredients and makes them easier for flies to smell.

3 Drop the herbs into a jar or bottle, then cover them with vinegar.

• Use a clean, dry jar or bottle.
• Place the herbs into the jar and cover with vinegar.
• The herbs must be completely covered by vinegar to prevent mold from forming on them and ruining your spray.

4 Allow the mixture to steep overnight in a cool, dark place (like the back of a cupboard).

After mixing up your homemade fly repellent, allow the mixture to steep overnight in a cool, dark place (like the back of a cupboard). Don’t put it in the refrigerator or on your countertop. If you have pets or small children who might accidentally ingest it, keep it out of reach!

5 The next day, strain out the herbs by pouring the vinegar through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.

5 The next day, strain out the herbs by pouring the vinegar through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.

You can use a funnel to pour the vinegar into your spray bottle or tea strainer or coffee filter if you don’t have cheesecloth.

6 Store your homemade vinegar spray in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

• Store your homemade vinegar spray in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. This will help keep the mixture fresh and prevent any unwanted bacteria from contaminating it. Additionally, it will also preserve the aroma of your herbs.

Try this fly repellent for yourself!

We have created this website to share our findings with you, and we’re looking forward to hearing your feedback. So please try out our recipe, experiment with different herbs if you like, and let us know what you think!