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DIY Gnat Trap (that really works!)
How to DIY your own Homemade Fruit Fly Trap (or gnat trap) using apple cider vinegar and a few household items.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 trap
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small ramekin or shallow bowl
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or other vinegar, if using white vinegar, stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- 1 piece plastic wrap
- 1 piece toothpick
Instructions
- Pour vinegar into small shallow bowl or ramekin, leaving about 1/2 inch space at top.
- Stretch a piece of plastic wrap tightly across the top, making sure there are no gaps.
- Insert toothpick (or icepick) through plastic wrap and swirl slightly to enlarge the hole abit.
- Set on counter and watch the fruit flies gather for a pool party.
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Notes
- The vinegar loses its efficacy after a few days. Simple wash out the container, and repeat the above steps.
- If the flies are attracted to your trap, but aren't going it, chances are your holes are too small (or too large), increase the size of the holes. Or if too large, replace the plastic wrap and try again. Happy catching!
Nutrition Information
Serving
11 serving
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
344mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1trap
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11 serving | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.