mosquito traps-homemade
A friend of mine posted this on her facebook page and I thought I'd give it a try. It's easy to make, does not use harsh or poisonous chemicals, recycle your plastic bottles and kill mosquitoes all in one! That's a win win in my book! I have no pics as I haven't tried this yet. But will be making them shortly. Just wanted to share this with all of you so you can start conquering your mosquitoes!!
prep time
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 gram yeast
- 1 - empty 2-liter bottle
- - black electrical tape
How To Make mosquito traps-homemade
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Step 1Cut plastic bottle in half.
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Step 2Microwave or heat water on stove so it's hot - not boiling. Mix brown sugar with the hot water and let cool. When cool, pour it in the bottom half of the plastic bottle.
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Step 3Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
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Step 4Place the funnel part of the plastic bottle upside down into the bottom half of the plastic bottle. Tape them together with BLACK electrical tape. Wraping black tape will help attract more mosquitoes as they are attracted to dark colors.
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Step 5Leave the top of the plastic bottle uncovered and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering areas.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Other Non-Edibles
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#homemade
Keyword:
#bugs
Keyword:
#recycle
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#Safe
Keyword:
#non-poisonous
Keyword:
#mosquitoes
Keyword:
#chemical free pesticide
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
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