If you’re tired of flies buzzing around your home, here’s a simple trick to attract and trap them quickly. This method uses ingredients that flies are irresistibly drawn to, making it an effective and natural way to get rid of them without the use of harmful chemicals. Here’s how to do it:
The Ultimate Fly Trap
What You’ll Need
A small bowl or jar
Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
A few drops of dish soap
A piece of ripe fruit (optional, for added attraction)
Plastic wrap or paper (optional, for covering the bowl)
Instructions
Prepare the Trap Base:
Pour about 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar or white vinegar into the bowl or jar. Flies are attracted to the smell of vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar, which mimics the scent of fermenting fruit.
Add a Sweet Bait (Optional):
For even more attraction, add a small piece of ripe fruit to the vinegar. Fruit flies and common houseflies are drawn to the scent of overripe or fermenting fruits.
Add Dish Soap:
Add a few drops of dish soap to the vinegar. The dish soap breaks the surface tension of the liquid, causing flies to sink and drown when they land on the surface.
Cover the Trap (Optional):
If you prefer, you can cover the bowl or jar with plastic wrap or a piece of paper with small holes poked in it. This allows the flies to enter but makes it harder for them to escape. However, this step is optional; the trap works effectively without it as well.
Place the Trap:
Place the trap in an area where flies are most active, such as near fruit bowls, garbage cans, or kitchen counters. You may want to set up multiple traps in different locations to increase effectiveness.
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