How to make your own home-made mosquito trap

Bite back against irritating insects this summer season in Spain

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1. Grab an empty 2-litre plastic water bottle and cut it in half. The bottom half should be slightly larger than the top half.
2. Fill the bottom half of the bottle with a mixture of water and sugar, then add a sprinkle of fresh yeast.
3. Insert the top half of the bottle, upside down, into the container.
4. Wrap a dark cloth around the entire contraption.
5. Place it in an appropriate spot, such as near a window or door.

• Don’t leave excess water standing in saucers after watering plants. Instead, fill the saucers with fine sand to prevent eggs from being laid.
• Flush water through drains at least once a week.
• Empty, wash and re-fill pet water bowls and animal water troughs regularly.
• Check for sagging drains, guttering, pipes, or other areas where water may have collected.
• Avoid leaving stagnant water in the garden, as it's a breeding ground for mosquitoes. This includes small containers like flowerpots and bird baths.
• Always empty unused swimming pools, ponds, wheelbarrows and buckets.

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