Instruction video on how to make a simple and effective DIY mosquito trap.
Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying pests every summer. Their bites cause itchy welts and they can carry diseases.
One can try to use repellents to keep mosquitoes away from but it is even better to get rid of them completely.
It’s best to trap mosquitoes and kill them so they don’t get a second chance to bite or have any offspring.
Commercial mosquito traps often contain chemicals which are not only harmful to mosquitoes but also to humans.
This is a natural and eco friendly mosquito trap everyone can make at home.
You will need:
One 68-ounce bottle
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
3-4 banana peels
Cut the top third part off the bottle. In the bottom part of the bottle pour water, white vinegar, and add sugar. Mix well until sugar dissolves in the mixture. Add banana peels.
Remove the cap from the top part of the bottle, turn the pointy part down and place it on the lower part of the bottle. Tape both parts together so there is no air coming out at the side of the bottle.
Cover the whole bottle with some paper or other dark material to make the trap more appealing and cozy to mosquitoes.
Place it on a shelf or hang it on a tree between 4 to 6 feet high.
The idea is to attract mosquitoes and other flying pests with this specific scent and once they enter the trap, prevent them from coming back out.
Tips for catching mosquitoes:
- They like humid, cool and shaded areas so don’t try to catch them in the hot sun.
- They are attracted to dark colors. That’s why it’s more effective to use bottles with dark colors and cover them with tape and paper.
- You have best shot at catching them between 4 to 6 feet above ground level because they are most active in this height range.
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