55p plants sold in ASDA, Aldi and Tesco will make sure no flies enter your house or flat during summer

A 55p item sold in supermarkets like Aldi, ASDA and Tesco can make sure no flies enter your home during the summer, experts say. With temperatures rising, more of us have our windows open.

As such, there has been an increase in the number of flies you'll find inside your home. It goes without saying that this can be incredibly annoying, and you might feel inclined to want to squash them with a rolled up magazine.

Now experts have issued a guide on how to keep flies out just by using natural plants. No chemicals, no coins, and nothing harmful to anyone. Flies hate this one natural plant trick.

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It turns out, flies don't like basil or mint, and they will be repelled by the pungent herbs, so you could try grabbing a few little plants and putting them on windowsills and near doors. You can buy a basil or mint plant for as little as 65p from Asda, 55p in Aldi and £1.30 in Tesco.

The cleaning experts at Tap Warehouse have revealed how to prevent flies from lingering around your kitchen this summer. Polly Shearer, cleaning expert explains “The UK is predicted to experience a heatwave this week, with some places expected to see temperatures reaching 34°C.

"The heat causes an increase in flies and means that house flies are more likely to multiply in hot weather! This could see tens of thousands of flies buzzing around BBQs and kitchens in the UK this week. We recommend using preventative measures to stop flies and insects breeding in your kitchen this summer."

1. Make your own natural fly deterrent spray

The smell of essential oils like mint, lemongrass and lavender are hated by flies. You can create your own natural fly deterrent