Comments on: DIY Fly trap from a plastic bottle

By: questionauthity

questionauthity — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:47:01 +0000

Love do-it-yourself!
http://persistenceunlimited.com/2008/04/diy-fly-trap-from-a-plastic-bottle/

By: David

David — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:08:23 +0000

I used a combo of water, old jello from the fridge, cheese and dish soap in one bottle.
Water/dish soap, a twinkie and cheese in another.

I’ve heard raw meat like hamburger works really well but is prob best for the out-of-doors application…~smelly~

By: Moe

Moe — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:22:06 +0000

What can I put inside the bottle as fly bait? As in what can I use instead of buying bait. Can I make it?

By: Adam Snider

Adam Snider — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:53:26 +0000

Yeah, now that you mention it, I remember reading about using this same type of trap against wasps, but using beer or soda to lure them in. Thanks for the reminder! I may have to set one of these up on my patio in a few weeks, as the bees and wasps seem to love to hang around when I’m out on the balcony.

By: Brad Isaac

Brad Isaac — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:31:00 +0000

Seems to me I remember reading you need to use beer for wasps and bees. The traps work on a similar method, they get in, but can’t figure their way out.

By: Adam Snider

Adam Snider — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:40:41 +0000

Does this work well for wasps, too, or are they smart enough to get back out of a trap like this?