How can I make bug attractants for my deck?
How do I make bug attractants for my deck?
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A bowl of watermelon works. I have patio fans. Works wonderfully.
This article shows 3 different ways to attract bugs: https://www.popsci.com/three-diy-bug-traps-that-actually-work/
If you are talking about biting insects, they usually locate their prey by the carbon dioxide they exhale..... put a bottle of open seltzer water in front of your fan.
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Hello Ginger,
Drop of honey or jam preserve placed in a jar with a little water should do the trick!