How to Make Your Own Fly Trap Bait

Fly traps are typically made so that once the fly gets in through a narrow opening, it cannot find its way back out. Fly traps may consist of a 2-liter soda bottle cut in half, a jar with a funnel set in its mouth or even a jar with a punctured top. No matter what type of fly trap you choose to use, you will need to prepare bait for the fly. Fly bait is easily made from food found in the home.

Things You'll Need

• Fly trap
• Vinegar
• Ripe or overripe fruit

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Open your fly trap and pour 1 inch of vinegar into the bottom of it. Any type of vinegar will do.

   • 2

     Cut up a piece of ripe or overripe fruit into several large chunks. Some options include apples, oranges, pears and grapes. Make sure that the flesh is split so that the smell is perceptible.

   • 3

     Place the pieces of fruit in the fly trap with the vinegar, and set the top on it.