Keep reading to learn how to make your own fly trap with items you likely have on hand.

They will be easily caught by the sticky ingredient and unable to navigate back up the narrow opening.

Here is how to make a homemade fly trap.

How to Make a Homemade DIY Fly Trap From an Empty Soda Bottle

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Cut on a cutting board so there’s no damage to your counter or table surface.

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you could alsotrap waspswith this method since they are drawn to sweets as well.

confirm they go through both layers of the trap.

materials for making a homemade DIY fly trap out of a soda bottle

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The key is to select ingredients that give off a sweet smell to attract the flies.

The flies will be attracted to the smell and eventually drown in the vinegar.

drawing a cutting line on a soda bottle for a DIY fly trap

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Flies are repelled by the scent of cinnamon and essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, and lemongrass.

Yes, fly traps do attract more flies.

Additionally, ensure your home is clean and food is stored properly to minimize attracting flies inside.

cutting the top off of a soda bottle for a DIY fly trap

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inverting the top of the soda bottle into the bottom for a DIY fly trap

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baiting the homemade DIY fly trap with fruit

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adding a handle to the homemade DIY fly trap

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