House flies will stay away from your home if you have 5 flowers that 'repulse' them

There's nothing more annoying than relaxing at home on a spring or summer's day when there's a house fly buzzing around. These pesky love to enter our homes, even when then window is only open a crack, and they're hard to get rid of too.

They can be very irritating, not to mention disease-carrying. But thankfully there's a natural, easy way to repel them from your home and garden - through the power of . Alex Biggart of 123 Flowers has recommended five beautiful varieties that are 'repulsive' to flies and will ensure they steer clear of your this summer.

Lavender

Alex said: "Flies tend to be repulsed by powerful aromatic smells, so this can be a wonderful way to keep our homes free from the irritating pests.

"Lavender does an excellent job at repelling flies, while also adding a touch of fragrance and colour to outdoor spaces."

Eucalyptus

This green plant, with its distinctive bubble-shaped leaves, is used in plenty of medicines and beauty products, but it can also drive away flies. Alex said: "Eucalyptus, which is found in many flower bouquets, does a wonderful job of repelling pests with its fragrant scent."

Marigolds

These vibrant blooms don't just look beautiful - they act as a powerful yet natural repellent for houseflies.

Alex said: "Marigolds are also a potent insect-repeller with its strong scent, while they are also a popular flower for many of us with their vibrant colours."

Basil

If you don't have a lot of space in your home or garden to plant lots of flowers, then ones that sit on the windowsill are key - and basil is a great example. This potent herb will help to keep house flies away from your kitchen, and it's great for cooking too.

Mint

Similarly, mint is also a great example of a herb that flies hate the smell of. Simply place a pot from the supermarket on your kitchen windowsill and flies will be less likely to stick around.

Other tips for keeping flies at bay include ensuring keeping on top of food waste disposal, as this provides them with a rich source of sustenance.

Cleaning out dirty drains is also important as they can provide moist spaces for the pests to lay eggs, while drains can also contain morsels of food.