Simple Ways to Get Rid of Flies The sight of fruit flies hovering over your fruit bowl or trashcan is the last thing that you want to see when you walk into your kitchen. However, you can get rid of these unwanted guests by taking a few simple steps. To begin with, you should always keep your fruit bowl covered or store your fruits in the refrigerator. In addition to that, you should check your fruit bowl regularly and discard overripe fruits. It is also important to clean opened containers of fruit juices and sauces if you want to keep your home fly free. Furthermore, you need to put an end to the habit of tossing leftover food and meat scraps in an open dustbin in your kitchen. Washing dirty dishes promptly and clearing the drain in your sink with household bleach can also prevent a fly problem in your home. Do not forget to launder your dishrags as well as dirty dishrags sitting in the sink are certain to attract flies. Reusing plastic liner garbage bags and leaving your kitchen counter dirty can also cause a fly problem in your home. A lesser-known way to get rid of these unwanted guests is lighting a lavender-scented candle. The scent of lavender repels these insects and keeps them away. The stronger the fragrance of the candle, the better results you are likely to get. You can get a three-wick candle that has a high concentration of lavender oil and light it in your kitchen to keep it fly free. If this does not work, you can use the oldest trick in the book to trap these insects - using flypapers that are available in the market. You can make this trap even more effective by sprinkling some sugar on it. Follow these tips to get rid of these insects without using a swatter.