Are you tired of pesky mosquitoes and flies invading your home during the warmer months? If you’re looking for environmentally-friendly and cost-effective solutions, we have some simple DIY traps that you can create using everyday household items and organic substances. These traps are not only efficient but also easy to make. Let’s dive in!

1. Plastic Bottle Trap

To create this trap, you’ll need a plastic bottle, tape, a saucepan, water, and sugar. Here’s how you can do it:

• Cut the plastic bottle just below the neck to create two parts. Place one part inside the other to form a funnel shape.
• Secure the parts with tape to keep them in place.
• Dissolve 5 tablespoons of sugar in water, boil it, and let it cool. Pour the solution into the bottle.
• For optimal effectiveness, leave the trap in the sun or warm it with your hands. You can also add a slice of apple to the bottle for a different attractant.

2. Glass Jar and Beer

For this trap, gather a large glass jar, some beer, sugar, scrap paper, and tape. Follow these steps:

• Pour beer into the glass jar and add a teaspoon of sugar.
• Create a cone using scrap paper and tape, placing it at the mouth of the jar. Make sure the cone is not immersed in beer.
• Keep the trap near a fruit bowl, windowsill, or outdoor dining area.

3. Outdoor Fly Trap

Create an outdoor fly trap using an empty plastic bottle (milk or detergent bottle), sugar, vinegar, and a banana peel. Here’s how:

• Rinse the bottle thoroughly and pour half a glass of sugar into it.
• Add vinegar using a funnel and insert a whole banana peel.
• Shake the bottle well and place it in your desired location, whether it’s in the garden or on the balcony. For added effectiveness, you can hang the trap as the scent of the mixture inside attracts insects effectively.

4. Tea Tree Oil Jar Trap

To make this trap, you’ll need a glass jar, red wine vinegar, eco-friendly dish soap, tea tree oil, a bag, and honey, sugar, or molasses. Here’s what to do:

• Combine red wine vinegar, dish soap, and 5 drops of tea tree oil in the glass jar.
• Cover the jar with a bag and pierce it in the center.
• For added effectiveness, include a teaspoon of honey, sugar, or molasses.

These handy DIY traps offer eco-friendly alternatives to store-bought products and provide effective solutions to keep mosquitoes and flies at bay. So, roll up your sleeves and give them a try. Enjoy a pest-free home without causing harm to yourself or the environment!