What Smell Do Flies Dislike? Science-Backed Eco-Repellents That Work
Flies dislike the sharp, pungent volatiles emitted by certain botanical compounds—specifically eugenol (from clove bud oil), citronellal (from lemongrass oil), and geraniol (from geranium oil)—which interfere with their olfactory receptor neurons and disrupt host-seeking behavior. These molecules are not merely…