How far away can a fly smell a dead body?


How far away can a fly smell a dead body? Even fewer likely know that the flies can smell decaying flesh 8 to 10 miles away and migrate fast enough to reach the body within a few hours. They feed. They lay eggs. And they fascinate.


What smell do flies hate?

Cinnamon – use cinnamon as an air freshner, as flies hate the smell! Lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint and lemongrass essential oils – Not only will spraying these oils around the house create a beautiful aroma, but they will also deter those pesky flies too.