What is a Bucket of Doom?
This DIY mosquito trap turns a common breeding ground into an elimination station. Here’s how to make one:
A Good Thing?
Do you like fireflies, butterflies, and a safe, natural ecosystem around your home? Fogging is extremely detrimental to the local ecosystem because it has negative effects on most flying bugs, not just mosquitoes. This method provides a much healthier alternative that works extremely well, for very little cost or maintenance.
Materials needed:
Setup instructions:
1. Fill the bucket halfway with water
2.Add a few handfuls of leaf litter or straw
3.Let ferment for 2 days
Add 1/4 of a mosquito dunk (available at hardware stores)
Place in mosquito-prone areas of your yard
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How It Works
Female mosquitoes are attracted to the fermented water to lay eggs. Once eggs hatch, the mosquito dunk’s natural bacteria kill the larvae before they can mature. The best part? It’s completely safe for pets, wildlife, and beneficial insects.
Tips for Success
Cost-Effective Results
At about 25 cents per month per bucket, this method costs a fraction of professional spraying services while protecting beneficial insects and creating a healthier yard ecosystem.
