How to catch a fly in a room: 5 ways

Flies belong to the type of insects that not only spoil food by laying off larvae, but also annoy them in order. If a “pet” has settled in the room, it will buzz above the ear, sit down on food and in every way spoil the nervous system of the inhabitants of the house. To avoid such consequences, you must learn to catch flies in all possible ways. We give practical recommendations and highlight important aspects.

Method number 1. Plastic film and glass jar

Make a trap for flies, taking a regular cling film and a glass jar with a volume of 0.5-1 l. (If desired, you can replace it with a transparent glass for juice).

1. Choose a container of a suitable size, fill it with water, retreating from the edges by 5-6 cm.
2. Mix a large amount of granulated sugar with a dishwashing detergent, pour in apple cider vinegar with a concentration of 6-9%.
3. Send the resulting mixture to a jar of water, wait for the sugar crystals to dissolve, mix thoroughly.
4. Cut a piece of cling film measuring 10 * 10 cm., Attach it to the neck of the jar, covering the entire hole.
5. In cases where the polyethylene does not fit snugly, wrap the neck with tape / tape or secure with an elastic band.
6. Take a ballpoint pen or kitchen scissors, make a round hole in the surface of the film. Through this hole, the insect will fall inside the tank.
7. Place the trap jar on a windowsill or other sunny place, wait for the moment when the fly gets inside.

Method number 2. Plastic bottle

Another option for effective catching flies is the use of a homemade trap from a plastic bottle.

1. Prepare a 1-2 liter bottle, unscrew the lid, cut off the top of the container (shoulders) with a knife or scissors.
2. Conditionally divide the bottle into 3 parts. Fill the first with granulated sugar (preferably cane), pour warm running water into the second, wait for the granules to dissolve.
3. Add the blue food coloring to the composition so that the mixture becomes saturated. It is this shade that attracts flies the most.
4. If it is not possible to use the blue color, pour any other tone except sugar, orange and red in sugar water. The listed shades, on the contrary, repel insects.
5. An alternative to the above means for bait flies is a mixture of dishwashing liquid, granulated sugar and vinegar in a ratio of 1: 3: 1.
6. After the mixture is poured into the bottle, take the cut off part of the container (neck with shoulders), turn it over and put in the bottle with the composition. As a result, you get a kind of funnel.
7. As a result, the flies will easily fall into the cavity of the bottle, but will hardly get out of it. Place the container on the windowsill or in places where insects have accumulated.

Method number 3. Paper bag

An effective option for catching flies is the use of purchased Velcro. It is sold in hardware stores or large supermarkets (cost about 50 rubles.).

1. The trap is a paper tape impregnated with a special composition. A sweet texture attracts flies, and a sticky surface keeps them in place. It is enough to hang Velcro from the ceiling and enjoy the result.
2. You can also make Velcro on your own. To do this, you need to get a paper bag from under clothes, products or McDonald's. Also prepare granulated sugar and maple syrup in advance.
3. Take a brown paper bag, cut it into thin even strips about 4-5 cm wide. Pierce a hole in the top of each section with an awl or a rod of a handle, thread a thick rope, and tie it with a loop.
4. Prepare an enameled pan, mix 65 gr in one composition. cane or beet sugar and 125 ml. wedge syrup. Put on the stove, bring the mixture to the dissolution of granules of sand.
5. Remove the container from the heat, cool, dip each strip into the prepared liquid. Leave the tapes for 8-10 hours so that they are thoroughly saturated. After the expiration date, remove the strips, hold them above the sink so that the glass has excess liquid. Hang on the ceiling in a room with a large accumulation of insects.

Method number 4. Glass beaker

It is not necessary to resort to the above methods, you can catch a fly using an ordinary glass cup or mug. You will also need a thick cardboard sheet or piece of paper.

1. Wait for the moment when the fly lands on a flat surface (table, wall, window, etc.), begin to move slowly towards it, holding a glass and a sheet of paper in your hands.
2. Do not make sudden movements, flies clearly pick up the slightest fluctuations. Slowly bring the mug up and cover it with the insect.
3. Keep the glass close to the surface, slowly begin to push the cardboard under the neck so that the fly is trapped. Turn the mug over, the sheet will serve as a lid.

Method number 5. Arms

In the absence of materials, catch the fly with your hands, the method is quite slow, but feasible in the presence of dexterity.

1. Bend your fingers to get a kind of cup from the palm of your hand. Place the phalanges to the base of the palm quickly and smoothly, then unclench your hand.
2. Make sure that between the fingers and the middle part there is a space in which the fly will be. For this purpose, a male hand is ideal.
3. Wait until the fly lands on the surface, bring the non-knowing hand down, and put the "cup" up. Frighten the fly so that it flies into your palm, squeeze your fingers.

It is easy to catch a fly in a room if you stock up on savvy, cunning and patience. Build a fly trap from a plastic bottle, glass jar, or glass. Get a special Velcro from the hardware store or make one yourself. In extreme cases, catch a fly with your bare hands, clasping your palm with a cup.

Video: how to make a fly trap