How To Make Your Own Fly Sticky Trap for Houseplants
Who knew that the solution to pesky flies invading your indoor oasis could be as simple as a DIY project?
Forget store-bought traps—today, we're making a homemade fly sticky trap, using just a few household items and a splash of creativity.
Tools and Materials:
- Yellow index cards
- Vaseline or honey (sticky substance)
- Skewers or sticks
- Scissors
Best Vaseline!
1. Apply the Sticky Substance to the Card
Apply a generous amount of Vaseline or honey onto your yellow index card. The stickiness is what will trap those pesky flies and keep them from bothering your plants.
2. Assemble Your Trap
Once your yellow card is coated with the sticky substance, attach it to a skewer or stick. This will make it easy to stick your trap directly into the soil of your houseplants.
3. Strategic Placement
Position it in houseplants where you've noticed the most fly activity.
4. Monitor and Maintain
As your trap starts to attract flies, regularly check it and clean off any captured insects. Simply wipe away the pests and reapply more Vaseline or honey as needed to keep your trap sticky and effective.
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A Fresh Solution for Fly Problems
And there you have it—a simple yet effective DIY solution to combat those pesky flies buzzing around your houseplants.
With your homemade fly sticky traps in place, you can say goodbye to pests and hello to a happier, healthier indoor garden.
So sit back, relax, and revel in the satisfaction of knowing you've outsmarted those pesky flies once and for all!
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I agree with using honey.My granddaughter had this problem and because the finished product pictures did not show, she could not do it by herself.However, the complete project shows when viewing the new forwarded link.
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This is a cool way to catch them dreaded critters. A natural way
I do this with my house plants it works a treat..
The sticky yellow fly traps you can buy. This idea is just the same saving us money
Well done for sharing this tip.
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