The household fly is a nuisance that Arkansans have to deal with seemingly year-round, but the summer months are definitely the worst. In addition to being annoying, flies can carry several communicable diseases, including typhoid, salmonella, and anthrax.
One of the most inexpensive (and often most satisfying) ways to deal with them is the good ol’ fashioned fly swatter, but there are a number of other remedies that you can use at home for the prevention of flies: