Ingredients for Your DIY Mosquito Trap:
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
An empty 2-liter plastic bottle
Easy-to-Follow Directions:
Prepare the Bottle: Begin by cutting the plastic bottle in half.
Create the Attractant: Dissolve the brown sugar in a cup of hot water. After the mixture has cooled, pour it into the bottom half of the bottle.
Activate the Trap: Add the yeast to the sugar-water solution. This step is crucial as the yeast produces carbon dioxide, irresistibly luring mosquitoes.
Assemble the Trap: Invert the top half of the bottle (the funnel part) and place it into the bottom half, forming a funnel. You can secure it with tape for extra stability.
Optimize the Attraction: Cover the bottle in black material or paint it black, leaving the top open. Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so this step enhances the trap’s effectiveness.
Strategic Placement: Position the trap outdoors, ideally away from your usual gathering areas.
Maintenance: Refresh the solution every two weeks for continuous control of mosquitoes.
Enjoy your mosquito-free space!