How do i get rid of the tons of flies inside my compost bin?

Question

I have mint and sage growing near the bin, I have tried spraying the bin and outside porch area with soapy Dr Bonner's peppermint water, I even found an Amish trick with a plastic bottle filled with sugar and vinegar to trap them. I am going crazy as the flies are in the house(at least 12 at a time), all over the awning outside, and swarm out when I open my bin.

I do not put meat, or greasy stuff in the composter, so I don't know what else to do!

Please, can anyone help?

p.s. i do have dogs, but I pick up their p**p and throw it in the garbage can which is near the street in the front of the house, then i spray the rest of the p**p away with water.

Answer 1

That makes no sense, its useless to you, yet you still want it perfect. The stuff is rotting and no good to you, but the flies are happy with it.

Answer 2

I have a pelagonium shrub planted next to my compost and it is a natural fly repellant. In summer, i break off a big branch and put it in the kitchen which helps with the flies. also, maybe placing some sticky fly tape near the bin will help. good luck with this.