How to make a trap for mosquitoes

How to make a trap for mosquitoes
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Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insects in the home, as their bites affect many people causing itching, discomfort or even pain. There are a lot of products and traps on the market to try and eliminate these annoying animals, but they are not always very effective. It is also possible to ward off mosquitoes with natural products and following these OneHowTo steps, you can also learn how to make a trap for mosquitoes with things you definitely have at home.

You'll need:
  • 1g of yeast
  • 200ml of warm water
  • 50g of sugar
  • 2 litre plastic bottle litre
Steps to follow:
1

The first thing you must do to build this mosquito trap is to cut a plastic bottle in half. Do not pull it apart.

2

Next, mix sugar and water at the bottom of the bottle.

3

Next, add pastry yeast, i.e., not powder.

4

The next step is to insert the top part of the bottle upside down , the neck and the thread, into the bottom part of the bottle.

5

Finally, cover your mosquito trap with a dark cloth.

6

Now you just have to wait for the mosquitoes to fall in it due to the carbon dioxide the mixture gives off and that they will be drawn to.

7

You can see here other techniques to kill mosquitoes in your home:

  • How to make natural mosquito repellants
  • How to ward off mosquitoes with citronella
  • How to make a homemade mosquito insecticide
  • How to relieve itchy mosquito bites naturally

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