One thing fruit flies can’t stand is cloves. It’s another toxic plant for both cats and dogs though, so avoid it if you have furry family members. An example of this would be Majestic Pure Lavender Essential Oil ( $16.95, Amazon). Alternatively the oil can be purchased separately, and combined with water to spritz around the home. If you’re growing it outside and want to take advantage of its fruit-fly repelling qualities, you can hang cuttings indoors. As a hardy plant, lavender prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Lavender is more often grown outdoors rather than inside, but these plants can be brought in over the winter.

In fact, they will steer clear at every opportunity, as will spiders, rodents and even deer. Fruit flies would disagree though - such a scent does not appeal to this insect. We can't get enough of this light and refreshingly floral scent. It’s found anywhere and everywhere around the home, from bathroom soaps, to laundry detergents, to sweet cake recipes. Lavender features one of the most distinctive scents out there. A sunny spot with warm temperatures (65-75☏) and high humidity are best for this plant.īear in mind it’s toxic for cats and dogs though, so keep pets away. Although, you may be better off growing a smaller variety in the case of the latter. So, should you choose to grow eucalyptus in your home, the oil contained within will work its magic soon enough.Įucalyptus trees can be grown outside, or raised indoors as houseplants. Its minty and woody essence has a similar effect as peppermint.

The scent of eucalyptus oil is abhorrent to fruit flies. While we humans can see no end of benefits to this plant, it’s not a favorite for fruit flies. On top of this, it can help reduce symptoms of pain and prompt relaxation, so it’s a useful oil to say the least. Regularly found in cough syrups and lozenges, it’s a well-known treatment for a sore throat and can relieve cold and flu symptoms accordingly.

The oil produced by eucalyptus leaves is often used for medicinal purposes.

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