How to Repel Houseflies with Cloves and Clove Oil (Science-Backed)

Yes—you can repel houseflies effectively with whole cloves and clove oil—but only when applied correctly, at verified concentrations, and in conjunction with integrated pest management (IPM) practices. Clove oil’s primary active compound, eugenol (70–90% by weight), disrupts insect olfactory receptors…
