As the days get warmer, I swear by this trick to get rid of all the flies, mosquitoes, and bugs.
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As the days get warmer, I swear by this trick to get rid of all the flies, mosquitoes, and bugs.
The warmer months are the best time to deal with insects like flies and mosquitoes, which can be annoying all year round. . Commercial traps and pesticides often contain harsh chemicals that pose risks to children and animals as well as the environment.
Making your own traps at home from common materials is an option for those looking for an efficient and environmentally friendly method. These DIY traps are easy to put together and made from common household materials that are safe for kids and pets. In this article, you will learn how to make a fly trap at home with three basic materials.
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Ingredients
vinegar, measure 1 cup olive oil
, 1/4 cup
1/4 cup shampoo, fragrance of your choice
Eggshell or shallow dish
Step 1: Combine ingredients: Mix shampoo and vinegar into a small mixture. Before mixing the vinegar and shampoo together, make sure they are mixed well.
Olive oil should be added. Slowly add the olive oil to the bowl. As the water rises to the surface, an oil layer should form on it.
Place a trap: Place a basin in a place where you see a lot of mosquitoes or flies. Any wet area, such as around a window or door, can be considered in this context.
Method:
Vinegar attracts flies and mosquitoes due to its sweet and pleasant smell and serves as bait for them. Apple cider vinegar is especially good because of its unique fermentation properties that these insects find attractive.
Introduction: Insects that try to live on the vinegar surface will drown more easily due to the shampoo in the mixture, which will reduce the potency of the vinegar. A slippery barrier is made from a mixture of
Olive Oil. If you trap flies or mosquitoes (especially by cutting a hole in the plastic bag) the oil will suffocate them and make them less likely to fly away.
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Use this trap anywhere around the house without worrying about hurting your kids or pets. However, if you are worried about spills, place it out of reach.
Replace mixed flush when full or check every few days.
Environment: Warm, shady places where flies and mosquitoes fly are the most suitable environments for setting traps.