Tip of the Day: Protect Your Picnic From Flies

You can make your own flypaper to get rid of flies inside and outside your home.

Recipe:

Mix 1/4 cup syrup, 1 tbsp. granulated sugar and 1 tbsp. brown sugar in a small bowl. Cut strips of brown craft paper and soak in this mixture. Let dry overnight. To hang, poke a small hole at the top of each strip and hang with string or thread.

Check out these additional tips to help protect yourself form pests this summer:

Ants, flies and other insects are an accepted part of eating outdoors, particularly in the summertime, but they are not innocuous. CLICK HERE for more.

Get tips on how to treat any bug bites you might get while enjoying time outdoors. CLICK HERE for expert advice.

Think you might have fleas but aren't sure? CLICK HERE to learn more about the little critters and the tracks they might leave behind.