Surfing the web recently we found this original and simple home remedy against mosquitoes, that appears to originate from Taiwan.
Very simply it's a mixture of water with sugar and yeast, which issues CO2, the substance that attracts these tiny and annoying bugs. However, it's completely harmless to human beings and pets.
UTENSILS
a two-litre recycled plastic bottle, without the cap
a piece of black paper or cloth
a container for mixing
a thermometer
sealing tape
INGREDIENTS
tap water (200ml)
unrefined brown sugar (50g)
fresh yeast (1 g)
THE PROCESS
Cut the bottle into two parts, just where it stars to narrow
Heat water and dissolve the sugar . Allow to cool to about 40 º C
Add yeast (it is not necessary to mix)
Pour into the bottom part of the bottle and insert the top part of the bottle inside, inverted as a funnel.
Seal the edge with tape and cover with the black cloth, allowing free entry on top
Locate the "trap" in a corner of the room, And this is the result!
Replacement of the liquid is recommended every 15 days and from http://soy-eco.com/en/ we guarantee that it is not only ecological and economical, but it works!
Main image credit: wildxplorer @FlickR
