The appearance of flying insects is a common problem, especially in summer. Mosquitoes, for example, are attracted to food, withered plants or detritus. Fortunately, there is a safe and easy-to-implement way to easily capture them. Then we give you in this article the steps to make a formidable trap.

There are several solutions to get rid of mosquitoes that invade the house. The use of insecticides can solve the problem but it will not be without consequences on your well-being. So instead of using chemicals, opt for a simple and foolproof method.

How to easily make a mosquito trap?

Mosquitoes can  be very annoying on a daily basis. Although not dangerous, these can be annoying, especially when they invade the kitchen and get into the food.

• Make a mosquito trap with a simple plastic cup

All you will need to create a mosquito trap is a plastic cup (you can also use a glass). Pour in a sweet solution made of cider vinegar and sugar. Then wrap the glass with transparent film. Using a fork or pencil tip, pierce the surface to make small holes while holding the film in place with a rubber band. Then place your trap near a window or a location preferred by mosquitoes. Attracted to the mixture, mosquitoes will sneak into the cup and drown there.

Other ways to make a mosquito trap at home

You can also create other mosquito traps  by adopting simple and practical techniques. Like the previous one, these must be accompanied by an appropriate mixture to effectively attract these little beasts.

• Make a mosquito trap with a plastic bottle

It is possible to make a fly trap with a simple plastic bottle. Before you begin, rinse the bottle with hot water and remove the cap. Then, using a knife or scissors, cut the bottle in half. Then turn the top part over to form a kind of funnel and attach it to the second part of the bottle, which should be larger.  Secure everything with waterproof tape. Pour red wine or balsamic vinegar into the bottom of the bottle to attract mosquitoes. They will be attracted to the smell and get trapped inside.

• Create a mosquito trap with an open glass bottle

This other trick is easy to set up and will only take you a few minutes.  Simply pour into a  glass bottle,  syrup (make sure to coat the sides of the bottle). Then place it in a strategic place in the house. By doing so, mosquitoes will also be attracted to the smell and will have difficulty escaping once inside the container. This simple and ecological trick makes it easy to capture these flying insects.

• Hang ribbons attached to trap mosquitoes.

There are many solutions on the market to catch flying insects such as gnats and flies. Among them, fly tapes which are effective but can be harmful to humans. Therefore, it is preferable to create your own ribbons naturally. To do this,  pour a sufficient amount of sugar and honey into a saucepan and mix the two ingredients until you obtain a sticky texture.  Next, drill wide holes on both sides of a sheet  so you can pass ropes through them. Dip the strip into the mixture once it has cooled and then hang the trap in the correct locations making sure it is dry.

Now you can try these tricks by making your own mosquito trap. However, it is important to identify the source of the problem beforehand to eliminate it effectively.