20 Diy Fly Trap Outdoor Idaes
20 DIY Fly Trap Outdoor Ideas can come in handy when you’re having a barbecue, a picnic, or just sitting at home enjoying the great outdoors.
No one likes flies, and we all know that flies carry disease. What we want to know is how to get rid of them.
You can use a spray, but that’s not safe if you’re having a picnic or barbecue.
You can use fly paper or a fly trap, but they can be smelly and not at all pleasant to look at.
The best way to get rid of flies is to use natural ingredients to make fly traps that really work.
1. A plastic bottle fly trap
This simple fly trap is made with an empty 2-liter bottle and some bait.
You can use a variety of things in the trap, but we used a mixture of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap.
This is a great way to use up old soda bottles instead of throwing them away.
The flies are attracted to the bait and will fly into the bottle. Once they are in the bottle, they can’t figure out how to get out and will become trapped.
2. A plastic bottle fly trap with a bait
The classic plastic bottle fly trap is a tried and true method for keeping flies at bay. This trap is easy to make and is an effective way to catch and kill flies.
To make a plastic bottle fly trap, you will need a 2-liter plastic bottle, scissors, and a bait.
The bait can be any food or drink that flies love, like soda, juice, beer, or even just water and sugar.
3. A plastic bottle fly trap with a bait and a hole
This is a simple version of the plastic bottle fly trap that uses a bait and a hole to attract and catch flies.
You can use any kind of bait you want, but I recommend using something sweet.
Flies are attracted to sweet smells, so it’s an effective way to get them to come to your trap.
Poke a hole in the top of the bottle and run a string through the hole. Tie the string to the top of the bottle and hang it up.
Fill the bottom of the bottle with your bait and add a little bit of water.
This will help the bait to smell even stronger and attract more flies.
4. A milk jug fly trap
If you have a milk jug and some sweet bait, you can make a fly trap.
This trap is similar to the one with the two-liter soda bottle, but instead of cutting off the top, you cut off the bottom.
You’ll also want to drill holes in the top of the jug and tie a string around the neck of the jug so you can hang it.
5. A milk jug fly trap with a bait
This is a great way to reuse a milk jug. It’s also a great way to trap flies with a bait you probably already have in your kitchen.
The milk jug is cut in half and the top half is inverted into the bottom half. The top is secured with some string.
A bait of sugar, water, and vinegar is added to the bottom of the jug. Then, holes are poked into the top half of the jug.
Be sure to hang this trap up high to keep it out of reach of children and animals.
6. A milk jug fly trap with a bait and a hole
You may have seen this one before, but I’m going to show you a few different ways to set this up.
First, cut a half-dollar size hole in the top of a milk jug. Then, take a piece of string and tie it to the jug handle.
Next, you’ll make your bait and add it to the jug.
The best bait for this trap is a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
You can also use the bait recipe in the next trap, which is a little fruitier.
Once you’ve added your bait, you’ll hang the jug outside in an area where you want to catch flies.
This trap works best when hung near a fly’s breeding ground, so if you have livestock, you’ll want to hang this near the barn.
When you’re ready to dispose of the flies, simply remove the cap, and you can shake them out into the trash.
This trap is great for catching flies in large numbers.
7. A mason jar fly trap
This is the same concept as the soda bottle fly trap, but we’re using a mason jar instead. This is a great way to repurpose an old mason jar.
You’ll also need a piece of paper or cardboard to make a funnel to put the bait in.
This is a super easy project that will cost you next to nothing.
8. A mason jar fly trap with a bait
I love a good mason jar craft, and this one is a winner! You can use any mason jar size you have on hand.
Fill the jar with a little bit of water and add a few drops of dish soap. Then, add a few pieces of fruit to the jar.
The fruit will act as bait and draw the flies to the jar.
To make the top of the jar, you will need to use a hammer and a nail to create a few holes in the lid.
I like to make the holes different sizes to allow more flies to get into the jar.
Then, add a piece of twine to the jar to hang it from a tree or shepherd’s hook.
9. A mason jar fly trap with a bait and a hole
There are a lot of different ways to turn a mason jar into a fly trap, but this is one of the simplest.
This trap uses a bait to attract the flies and a hole to keep them in.
Start by drilling a hole in the top of the jar. Then, fill the jar with your bait of choice.
You can use anything sweet (like sugar water or honey) or even a piece of fruit.
If you don’t want to use bait, you can also use apple cider vinegar or a little bit of dish soap with water.
Next, put the lid back on the jar and screw a hook into the top.
You can then hang your fly trap from a tree or any other structure in your yard.
10. A wine bottle fly trap
If you use wine bottles in your garden, you can reuse them to make this fly trap.
You can also use any glass bottle you like, but if you have a wine bottle with a screw top, you can use that for this project.
The flies will be attracted to the smell of the sugar and vinegar, so they will crawl into the bottle and get stuck.
I love how this fly trap looks, and it’s an easy way to keep the flies away from your outdoor living spaces.
11. A wine bottle fly trap with a bait
This is a simple way to make a fly trap with a wine bottle and a piece of bait.
The bait can be any rotting food, but we like to use a piece of meat to get the flies’ attention.
Just cut the top off a wine bottle and pour a little bit of warm water into the bottom of the bottle.
Add a few pieces of meat and hang it up in your fly-infested area.
12. A wine bottle fly trap with a bait and a hole
This is the same concept as the water bottle fly trap above, but it is made with a wine bottle.
The wine bottle adds a bit of elegance to the fly trap, but it also weighs the trap down so it doesn’t blow away in the wind.
You can use a wine bottle or a glass bottle for this fly trap.
If you don’t have a wine bottle, you can use a water bottle or a glass bottle from the recycling bin.
13. A soda bottle fly trap
This is a simple fly trap you can make with a 2-liter soda bottle.
You’ll cut the top off and invert it into the bottom of the bottle, creating a funnel. Tape the two pieces together, and fill the bottom with bait.
This bait is a mixture of sugar, water, and vinegar.
The vinegar will help to attract the flies, and the sugar will give them a reason to enter the trap.
You can use the same bait in the other traps we’ve discussed so far.
14. A soda bottle fly trap with a bait
This is a different version of a soda bottle fly trap that uses a bait to attract the flies.
You can use any of the baits listed above, but this one uses a small piece of raw meat.
The meat will attract the flies to the trap, and then they will crawl inside and get stuck.
This trap can catch hundreds of flies at a time, and it’s a great way to keep your outdoor spaces fly-free.
15. A soda bottle fly trap with a bait and a hole
If you’re looking for a fly trap that’s a little more elegant, this soda bottle fly trap is a great option.
It’s very similar to a few of the other traps listed, but with a few extra steps to make it look a bit more decorative.
This fly trap uses a hole in the top of the bottle to attract the flies inside.
Once they’re in, they won’t be able to figure out how to get back out.
16. A plastic cup fly trap
This is a super easy fly trap and you most likely have everything you need to make it at home already.
You will need a plastic cup, a plastic bag, and a rubber band.
Cut the top off of the plastic cup. Place a small piece of bait in the bottom of the cup. Place the top of the cup upside down into the bottom of the cup.
This will create a funnel that the flies can fly into but will have a hard time flying back out of.
Cut the bottom off of the plastic bag. Wrap the bag over the top of the cup and secure it in place with a rubber band.
Make sure to keep the bag tight and straight. This will help the flies to see the bag and fly into the funnel.
17. A plastic cup fly trap with a bait
This is a simple plastic cup fly trap that has a bait to help attract the flies.
You can use a piece of meat, bread, or even fruit to attract the flies to your trap.
This is a good option if you have a lot of other bugs around your home and want to make sure the flies are attracted to your trap.
18. A plastic cup fly trap with a bait and a hole
There are a lot of different ways to make a fly trap with a plastic cup, and this one is a bit more complex than the others we’ve seen so far.
It involves cutting a hole in the cup and attaching a piece of string or a twist tie to hang the fly trap.
Then, you’ll need to add some bait to the cup and fill the bottom with a bit of water.
19. A bucket fly trap
There are so many different ways to make a fly trap using a bucket.
This is one of the more basic ways, but it’s also one of the most effective.
You’ll also need a plastic water bottle, and you’ll be amazed at how well this simple trap works.
You can also use this same method to create a fly trap using a plastic bag instead of the water bottle.
20. A bucket fly trap with a bait
If you need to get rid of a lot of flies, you can make a large fly trap using a bucket and a bait.
This fly trap is similar to the two-liter bottle fly trap, but it uses a larger container so you can catch more flies.
For this DIY fly trap, you will need a five-gallon bucket, a drill, and a bait.
You can use the bait from the previous fly traps, or you can use one of these fly bait recipes.
Conclusion
That’s it! 20 DIY fly trap ideas to keep your yard fly-free this summer.
After you’ve chosen the best fly trap for your yard, let us know in the comments below.
Thanks for reading!
