Scrub down the inside of the coop with white vinegar. If you’re a fan of using Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, sprinkle it around on the floor of the coop and run. The DE will help to dehydrate droppings and kill fly larva at the same time.

Flies are attracted to moisture, poop and feed. All things that can be found in a chicken keeping yard….What you will need:

1. 1 Spray Bottle (Mine is 12 ounces)
2. 2/3 Cup of White Vinegar.
3. 1 3/4 Cup of Water.
4. 10 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil (Melaleuca)
5. 10 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil.

Don’t use Frontline or Sevin Dust on your chickens! Commercial bug sprays and pesticides aren’t good for your family, chickens, your pets or the environment.

How to get rid of houseflies naturally

1. Herbs and flowers. Herbs and flowers can be planted both in your garden and outside to keep flies away from your house.
2. Vinegar and dish soap. A mixture of vinegar and dish soap can help you trap flies.
3. Cayenne pepper and water.
4. Venus flytrap.
5. Natural trap bait.

Cayenne pepper is an excellent natural fly repellent and also deters many other insects. Mix one cup of water and one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a misting bottle and spray it near entryways and wherever you see flies. Other natural fly repellents include lemongrass, peppermint, eucalyptus, camphor, and cinnamon.

Further tips and tricks for keeping pests out of your chicken’s coop

1. Ensure chickens have access to a dust-bathing area.
2. Scatter diatomaceous earth around your coop.
3. Set up some rodent traps.
4. Keep your coop clean.
5. Quarantine new birds.

Yes, cinnamon repel flies and fruit flies, both. The cinnamon spray works best to deter flies from cinnamon powder. For making a cinnamon spray, mix the cold-pressed cinnamon essential oil with water and spray it in your home. Cinnamon essential oil is toxic to both flies and fruit flies.

Chemical methods of fly control

1. Insecticides are an effective method of reducing initial fly burden and are a key component of a good biosecurity program.
2. Larvicides are also an effective method of chemical fly control.
3. Use insecticide products in rotation.
4. Paint on fly attractants.

While no fly repellent is 100% effective against bugs, going all natural is a great choice if you’re looking for an effective alternative to chemical-based products. Maat van Uitert is a backyard chicken and sustainable living expert.

The adult predators feast on the pupa of the annoying flies, and you get a fly relief program that doesn’t require pesticides. One caveat: chickens like to eat the predator pupae, so try to deposit them in an area where your chickens don’t have easy access. 2. Diatomaceous Earth Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is just handy to have around, period.

The other herb I chose to formulate a natural fly repellent is peppermint. The strong scent is reported to get rid of even the most stubborn fly. I sell it in my online store right here.

Just pour it into a spray bottle, and it’s ready to use immediately. Spray it on yourself before heading outside – it’s safe for children too, since the herbs’ natural oils have been diluted in the water and witch hazel. Oh, yeah, and it doesn’t contain any chemicals, which is great for kids too.