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FEATURED · 6 MIN READ

Fly Strips vs. Zappers vs. Sprays: What Actually Works

We compared the four most common ways people fight flies at home — here's where each one earns its place, and where it falls short.

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Yes — though the most valuable thing they do might surprise you.

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How Long Do Fly Strips Last?

A strip is finished when its surface is covered, not when the calendar says so.

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How to Get Rid of Drain Flies

They breed in the film inside your pipes — killing the adults won't help until it's gone.

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