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Smart Sticky Fly Trap: A Simple Bottle… and a Quick End to Annoying Flies!
Nothing ruins a peaceful summer day quite like a buzzing housefly zipping around your kitchen, dive-bombing your fruit bowl, or hovering over your food. Store-bought fly traps can be expensive, full of chemicals, and honestly, not very attractive. But here’s a secret most people don’t know: you can make a highly effective, smart sticky fly trap right at home — with just a simple bottle and a few ingredients.
It’s fast, non-toxic, and uses everyday household items. Best of all? It works.
🪰 Why Make a DIY Fly Trap?
Flies aren’t just annoying — they can also carry bacteria and contaminate food surfaces. Instead of chasing them with a swatter or relying on toxic sprays, this homemade fly trap lets them do all the work. It lures them in, traps them, and keeps your home fly-free, naturally and safely.
🧴 What You’ll Need:
- 1 empty plastic bottle (any size, 16–20 oz works well)
- Scissors or a utility knife
- Tape or stapler
- Sugar or honey
- Water
- A small piece of ripe fruit or splash of vinegar (optional for extra allure)
🛠️ How to Make the Smart Sticky Fly Trap
- Cut the Bottle
Using scissors or a knife, carefully cut the top third of the bottle off (around where the neck starts to narrow). - Invert the Top
Flip the top piece upside down and place it into the bottom half of the bottle like a funnel. This creates a one-way entrance for flies. - Prepare the Bait
In the bottom part of the bottle, mix:- 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey
- 1/4 cup of water
Optionally, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a small piece of overripe fruit to increase the trap’s attractiveness.
