Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
How often do you have to change the mixture in the bottom of the mosquito catcher bottle?
When the water is filled with mosquitos and has been in the container for two weeks it is time to change the mixture and clean the container.
I would change weekly, to avoid algae and germs.
What is the period of efficacy for the liquid? How often does it need replacing?
By Billy Bob
It is best to leave the liquid in the trap for only two weeks at a time. I normally change mine out every 10 to 14 days.
The liquid will lose its effectiveness after about 2 weeks. If the trap starts getting full of mosquitoes you will also want to change the liquid.
Can the 2-liter mosquito traps be used safely indoors? We have had a problem with many more mosquitoes than usual making their way inside our home. I'm looking for a way to get rid of them so that they quit biting my sleeping children. I'm keeping my kids in long sleeve pjs, but they just go for their faces, hands and feet.
By Bridgette R
I have read all Q/A regarding Mosquito Trap, it would be better if you show some picture of mosquito Trap.
Which type of yeast do I use in this?
By Ravi
Is there anything else I can use besides yeast?
What is the best ways to make mosquito traps, if I don't have any apple cider, and I am not allowed to use meat or wine?
I have made these several years ago and they are wonderful. I think it is best if you just see how to do this. It makes it a lot easier.
On mine, I covered them with black paper to keep it dark. Mosquitos like a dark place to go. You can do as she has or you can cover it with black paper.
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Do you put all the solution in the bottle?
By Dave O
Unless you are using such a thing inside a screen porch or your house, there is no use to it. Outside there are an endless supply of mosquitoes. No matter how many you trap and kill, there will still be another on that is biting your ear. Outside you need one of the products that repel them - coils you burn, the Off lamps, the Off clip on repellant, or the Thermocell work.
I like this idea for a mosquito trap, but the bottle looks ugly to hang outside in my yard. Can I decorate the outside of the bottle with some sort of flower design and will it discourage mosquitoes from entering the bottle?
I was thinking of painting a flower garden design or using stickers.
By Jerry
You can decorate it or not decorate it, but it won't make a bit of difference to the mosquitoes. Mosquito traps have no effect on how many mosquitoes are going to be biting your ankles.
How do the mosquitoes get in?
By Dispen
How do mosquitoes get in? Through an open window or door! Forget about trapping mosquitoes. Can't be done. Inside, get screens. Outside, wear a repellant containing Deet or use the Off Lamps or the belt clip ons.
I want to make mosquito traps, but I live in the southwest and it gets well over 100 during the day and we're lucky to hit 80 @ night in the summer time. Will this extreme heat kill the yeast?
By Jennifer
Yeast will live in a wide range of temperature. It goes dormant below about 70F and die off above 140F or so. Yeast is the most active in the 85F-95F range. We store it in a refrigerator for months.
When is the pepper added and how much?
By Sandy L
Black paper, not pepper. You wrap it around the out side of the bottle. I read it the same way at first. :)
Do you put pepper inside the container?
By Michi
Black paper, not pepper. You wrap it around the out side of the bottle. I read it the same way at first. :)
How long does it last and does the top of the bottle once turned up side down go into the solution?
By Harvey J.
How does the mosquito die? Can it not drink and just fly away?
By Anand from India
Can I use instant yeast or does it really have to be an active dry yeast?
By Noah N
How many do I need to cover my backyard? Effective square footage coverage?
By Debbie M.
Does anyone know if a mosquito type trap will also work on biting flies?
By John
