How To: Fly Traps

HOUSEFLIES!!!!!!! ACK!

We know them. We have the. We HATE them. UGH!!! 

Like the rest of you, I've tried the fly paper in the little tubes. They're sticky, and make a mess on the walls and curtains and windows if they get stuck to them.

Fly traps -- can have toxic chemicals that can be dangerous to you, your household, your pets and your children if they ever get a hold of it.

On the other hand. If you don't get RID of the fly infestations, they'll sit on your food, eat it and lay eggs, which turn into maggots., so you can't safely leave anything out, including fruits YUCK!

We all have those stories. They are pests in the house and need to be gotten rid of, so below I've given you a a great easy way to use 3 house hold items to make a safe, non-toxic trap.

Supplies:

• a couple sheets of paper (Scrap paper or old newspaper is just fine for this)
• a jar
• Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions:

1. Fill the jar with 1 inch of vinegar.
2. Roll a couple sheets of paper into a funnel.
3. Place the narrowest end into the jar and spread it out so it doesn't slide in.

The flies will be attracted to they fruity apple cider vinegar, walk/fly down the funnel to get to the "tastiness." They won't be able to find their way out. They will either drown or become exhausted and drown. Either way, you'll be free of flies. Change the vinegar every other day or so until your infestation is gone. Because it's non-toxic you can keep a trap going all the time to keep your home fly free. Put one in every room in the house if you so choose.

Do you have fly trapping tips? Share them!