Did you know that with just three items from around your home, you can actually keep flies at bay? Those three magical items, my friends, are some glasses, some water, and some pennies. That’s truly all you need to keep flies from ruining your next cookout or outdoor party.

Here’s what you do. Just fill up a few glasses with some water, them drop in about 4 or 5 pennies per glass. Place these glasses strategically around the food. According to Home Talk, you’ll reduce the amount of flies that bother you by about 90%!

Have any of you tried this method before? Did it work for you?