There are several different types of homemade mosquito traps, including the sugar trap, yeast trap, vinegar trap, and soap trap.
The combination of yeast and brown sugar creates carbon dioxide, which mosquitos love! This simple project takes about 15 minutes to make and can be used all season long.
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Get rid of those pesky mosquitos with a box fan and insect screens. This nifty DIY uses stagnant water to attract mosquitoes, then sucks them in through the box fan as they get close.
It’s no secret that mosquitoes love sugar. By adding a sugar source to the bottom of a soda bottle, you can trap those bloodsuckers once and for all!
The dry ice puts off carbon dioxide to attract the mosquitos, then they are sucked in by a mosquito-zapping light source.
Using a 2-liter bottle, combine baking soda and vinegar. When the vinegar and baking soda meet, the mixture releases carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
While it doesn’t repel mosquitos, dish soap creates a thin film on top of the water. As the mosquitos land on the water, they will sink and drown instead of flying away.