It's been a while since I posted anything on here and I just came across a great idea on Facebook, which I hope really works. Summer will be upon us soon (I hope) and as we all know, mosquitoes are as pesky as ever and hard to get away from them. So I hope this tip will work for everyone.
Modern technology has brought us many benefits, including mosquito traps that cost hundreds of dollars, but sometimes we overlook simple solutions to difficult challenges such as mosquito control. When it comes to controlling pests, research tends to focus on chemicals or concepts that can be patented. Unless someone can make a profit from an idea, the public may never become aware of it.
HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP:
Items needed:
200 ml water
50 grams of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
2-liter plastic bottle
Or US conversion:
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar
For the yeast, the exact US mesasurement is a hard one to figure as it turns out to be 1/32 oz
As for the 2 liter bottle, that equals to 67 US fl. oz. or 70 Imperial oz.
HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP:
Items needed:
200 ml water
50 grams of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
2-liter plastic bottle
Or US conversion:
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar
For the yeast, the exact US mesasurement is a hard one to figure as it turns out to be 1/32 oz
As for the 2 liter bottle, that equals to 67 US fl. oz. or 70 Imperial oz.
HOW:
1. Cut the plastic bottle in half.
2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.
3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.
5. Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.)
Change the solution every 2 weeks for continuous control.
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