When people see a problem, their first reaction is to seek a solution. Well, mosquitoes are definitely a problem, and people have been trying different methods to keep them away for centuries. Let’s take a look at some of the best DIY methods we have seen to date.
2 Liter Bottle Trap
Items Needed:
- 1 cup of water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 gram of yeast
- 1 2-liter bottle
What to Do:
- Cut the bottle in half.
- Mix brown sugar and water and pour it in the bottom half of the bottle.
- Add yeast to the solution. This will cause it to bubble and that carbon dioxide will help attract mosquitoes.
- Place the top half of the bottle into the lower half facing upside down. You can tape them together if you choose.
- Leave the top uncovered, place the trap outside in a mosquito hotspot and watch the results!
Shrimp Bait Trap
Items Needed:
- Paper Cone
- Mason Jar
- Shrimp
- Wire Hanger
What to Do:
- Take the shrimp and let it sit in the sun for a day or so.
- Fill the mason jar halfway with water and place the paper cone in the top.
- Drop your now rotted shrimp in the mason jar and make sure it is submerged in the water.
- Hang the mosquito catching trap above nose level. You don’t want to smell your bait!
Beer Trap
Items Needed:
- Beer Glass
- Beer
- Funnel
What To Do:
- Mosquitoes love people who drink beer, but this trap tests out how much they really like the beer itself.
- Fill the beer glass halfway with beer and then place the funnel into the top of the glass.
- Coat the rim of your glass with some sugar if you want to see better results.
These solutions are good for quick fixes, but if you want to solve the larger problem, you will need to call in the professionals at Pest Control Unlimited. If you want to learn more about our 95% effective mosquito removal solution, give us a call at 888-649-9919 or visit us on the web.
