Mosquitos are least attracted to warm LED lights, so try to at least find a cool-toned LED bulb if you don’t have any incandescent bulbs around. Having just one single light source will draw them to a smaller area where they can be trapped.
Make sure to watch your body to notice if it lands on your skin or shirt. You want to make sure you don’t get bitten in the process of catching it so wear long sleeves or clothing that exposes as little skin as possible.
Try using a rolled up newspaper or magazine to swat the mosquito once it lands to increase the force of your swat.
Place the vacuum near the ceiling, walls, and behind the curtains, as these are places where mosquitos like to hide.
You may need to use an extension cord if you would like to place your fan outside to catch mosquitos.
If your fan does not have a flat metal frame, you can also use plastic zip ties to secure the mesh to the front of the fan.
Most industrial, high-velocity fans are designed to run continuously so they are safe to leave on for long periods of time. This typically will not damage the fan’s motor.
Make sure not to spray the fan’s motor, which is in the center. Just aim for the parts of the screen around the motor.
You can either dispose of the mosquitos in the trash or dump them in the yard. The rubbing alcohol will eventually evaporate so you can also consider leaving the mosquitos out for frogs or lizards to eat. Repeat the process of running the fan and cleaning the screen as many times as necessary.
Make sure to cut with the blade of the knife facing away from you. If the knife slips on the plastic, it will be less likely to cut you when you are holding it this way. Once the top is removed, set it aside for now.
If you don’t have a thermometer handy, you can also judge whether the mixture is cool enough to use by carefully dipping your fingertip into the liquid. Once it is cool enough to insert your finger comfortably, it is ready for the yeast. Make sure not to let the sugar water cool too much; otherwise, the yeast will not activate.
Ask a friend to hold the bottle stable for you if you need both hands to safely handle the pot. Your mosquito bait is now ready to go!
Do not stick the funnel so far down into the bottle that it comes in contact with your mosquito bait. You want there to be a little space between the funnel’s opening and the liquid.
If you are trying to catch mosquitos in your yard, do not place the trap near a sitting area. You will likely lead them to you rather than the bottle. Instead, place as many traps as you’d like around the perimeter of your yard. Consider covering the outside of your trap with black construction paper to extend the life of the yeast-filled mosquito bait by blocking out the light. You should replace bait every two weeks.
