Some areas of the world require netting as protection against mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are a type of insect in the Diptera, or true fly, family. As such, mosquitoes have two wings; unlike other true flies, the wings are covered in scales. Over 2,500 mosquito species exist in the world, with over 200 species in the United States alone. Some species can transmit diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, filariasis and West Nile virus. Mosquitoes can attack livestock, leading to a decrease in weight and milk production. You can protect your family and animals from mosquitoes by making your own mosquito bait. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Take a 2-liter bottle and cut it about 2/3 of the way up. This is the funnel portion of the bottle. Save both bottle pieces.
2. Mix one part brown sugar in two parts boiling water. Place the mixture in a container and set it in your refrigerator to chill.
3. Pour the sugar water and a gram of yeast into the bottom section of the cut bottle. Take the top funnel part of the bottle and place it upside down into the bottom half of the bottle. Tape the sections together.
4. Cover the sides of the bottle in dark paper. Do not cover the opening, which is how the mosquitoes will enter the trap. Place the bottle wherever you are having mosquito problems. The trap creates carbon dioxide, which is attractive to mosquitoes. The bait should last a few weeks before it requires replacing.
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