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    This is from fb, might come in handy!

    https://m.facebook.com/?refsrc=http%...ser=1807262347

    Modern technology has brought us many benefits, including mosquito traps that cost hundreds of dollars, but sometimes we overlook simple solutions to difficult challenges such as mosquito control. When it comes to controlling pests, research tends to focus on chemicals or concepts that can be patented. Unless someone can make a profit from an idea, the public may never become aware of it.

    HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP:

    Items needed:

    200 ml water
    50 grams of brown sugar
    1 gram of yeast
    2-liter plastic bottle

    Or US conversion:
    1 cup of water
    1/4 cup of brown sugar

    HOW:
    1. Cut the plastic bottle in half.
    2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.
    3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
    4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.
    5. Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.)

    Change the solution every 2 weeks for continuous control.
    Last edited by KittyColdNose; 16-04-2013, 08:37 PM.
    When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
    If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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    Could you put a link to your source in your post?


    I made one of these last year, they really work
    Last edited by Two_Sheds; 16-04-2013, 07:26 PM.
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      If I put one of these somewhere in the house, would it stop me being bitten at night?
      All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
      Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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      • #4
        It's worth a try G4

        They certainly do catch a lot of flying critters
        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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        • #5
          I'll give it a go... hang on

          Done.
          Last edited by KittyColdNose; 16-04-2013, 08:37 PM.
          When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
          If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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          • #6
            Thanks for the thread KCN, it's reminded me to get some Brewers Yeast tablets for my hols. Apparently repels Mozzies which actually contridicts your OP.......... Ta anyway.
            Last edited by Bigmallly; 17-04-2013, 06:16 AM.
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            • #7
              You won't be mixing them with sugar before you take them will you?
              When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
              If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                ... Brewers Yeast .... Apparently repels Mozzies which actually contridicts your OP.......... Ta anyway.
                Same with Citronella!
                All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by KittyColdNose View Post
                  You won't be mixing them with sugar before you take them will you?
                  Only if I take them with a cuppa tea...............

                  Point 3 below confused me. Is it the yeast or the CO2 that attracts the mozzies (before I go out & buy some Brewers Yeast)..............

                  3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
                  sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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                  Official Member Of The Nutters Club - Rwanda Branch.
                  -------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Sent from my ZX Spectrum with no predictive text..........
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                  KOYS - King Of Yellow Stickers..............

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                  • #10
                    I remember taking Brewers yeast as a mozzie repellent - IIRC it changes the taste of your skin You could cover yourself in Marmite for the same effect

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                    • #11
                      Mmmmmm...Marmite.

                      I think it's the carbon dioxide BM.
                      When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it.
                      If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                        I remember taking Brewers yeast as a mozzie repellent
                        Doesn't work for me, nor does eating garlic. I've had some success with wiping white vinegar on my forearms (which is where I tend to get bitten). The vinegar smell goes once it's dry
                        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                        • #13
                          Wish I'd put a dab of marmite behind my ear last evening - something has nibbled my lobe

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