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Many homeowners find that their biggest challenge in keeping their homes pest free is controlling flies. A fly is a particularly bothersome pest that is quite difficult to control if you don't know what you are doing. Flies swarm your food at dinnertime and land on your head as you nap in the afternoon. Some types of these pests can even carry bacteria that can cause sickness. Flies are especially common to warmer climates in the United States. Here are some of the best ways to combat these pests and keep them under control throughout the year without spending a lot of time or money.

First, it makes a big difference if you have screens installed over all of the windows in your home. That will allow the natural air into your home without giving these pests a chance to enter. Also, you can purchase pest control against flies in the form of fly strips. The flies are attracted to the container and get stuck inside and die. If you don't mind changing the unit every so often, then a fly strip can be an effective form of pest control. Finally, the good old fashioned fly swatter is still and effective pest control method that is about as cheap as you can get.