If the presence of flies bothers you, forget the classic insecticides commonly on sale, here are some DIY traps
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himIf the presence of flies annoys you, forget the classics insecticides commonly for sale. These are often polluting products, harmful both to the environment and to our health.
You build some traps for moschand with recycled materials and natural ingredients that you will easily find in your kitchens. Here are some examples that might help you.
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Plastic bottle
To accomplish this trap for flies you will need 1 plastic bottle, adhesive tape and 1 saucepan with water and sugar. Divide the bottle into two parts, cut with scissors just below the neck, where it begins to widen. Insert the two parts of the bottle one inside the other, with the mouth facing inwards, as if it were a funnel, and secure with adhesive tape. In a saucepan pour 5 tablespoons of sugar, sprinkle it evenly on the bottom and add some water until it is completely covered. Stir and bring to a boil until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it cool and pour the mixture into the bottle. The trap will work best if you heat it in the sun or rub it with your hands. Instead of water and sugar you can put it on the bottom of the bottle a small piece of food, for example a slice of apple. THU the complete tutorial.
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Glass jar and beer
Here is an option that will save you from using plastic. In fact, you just need to have a rather large glass jar available. Pour into the bottom of the jar of beer. It seems that flies are attracted by the presence of carbon dioxide and with not very pleasant smells. Sweet substances also attract them, so you could try adding a teaspoon or two of sugar to the beer. Then with some recycled cardboard and a piece of adhesive tape you will create a cone to be placed at the mouth of the jar. It will act as a funnel and should not be immersed in beer. Place the trap near a window or fruit basket, or on the table when dining outdoors.
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Outdoor trap
Here is a trap for flies designed for outdoor environments, for example for the garden or for balcony. You will need a plastic bottle, such as those of milk or detergent, which you will have to rinse very well. Fill the bottle with water halfway and pour half a glass of sugar into it, then shake. With a funnel add the vinegar, as you can see in the video. Then enter one whole banana peel. Just shake the bottle slightly and place it in the garden. You can also hang it up. Flies will be attracted by the smell of the liquid inside.
Vinegar Trap and Tea Tree Oil
Vinegar attracts flies mainly due to its rather strong smell, while the Tea Tree Oilthe Tea Tree essential oil, it's a natural insecticide, suitable for both mosquitoes and flies, which can replace the products commonly on sale. To prepare the fly trap, take a glass or glass jar. Pour on its bottom of thered wine vinegar, a teaspoon of ecological dish soap e 5 drops of Tea Tree Oil. Cover the jar with a bag, such as those for frozen food, secure it with an elastic and puncture it in the center, so that the fly approaching can enter the trap. To make it more effective, you can also add a teaspoon of honey, sugar or molasses.
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DIY fly paper
To prepare yours fly paper you will need to have wrapping paper, water, sugar and liquid honey or syrup (such as corn, rice or agave). In a saucepan pour a glass of water, a glass of sugar and a glass of syrup or honey. Stir by heating over low heat until you get a homogeneous and sticky mixture. Pour it into a tray or plate and dip one by one the strips obtained from the wrapping paper. You just have to hang up the fly paper as usual and wait for the flies to arrive.
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