Creating this trap is surprisingly simple and requires just a few basic ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

Set the Trap: Place the bowl in areas where you’ve noticed flies or mosquitoes congregating. The pests will be drawn to the sweet scent but will be repelled by the cinnamon and trapped by the soapy solution.

Why This Trap Works
This homemade trap works on two levels: attraction and repulsion. The sweet water attracts the flies and mosquitoes, while the cinnamon repels them, making it difficult for them to escape once they’re drawn in. The dish soap then ensures they can’t simply land on the surface and fly away.