First, the principle of methodology
Mosquito Xi: Mosquitoes like to lay eggs in water, they will breed in water or in wet places.
Attraction mechanism: Laundry detergent or soapy water creates a smell that is attractive to mosquitoes and makes them fly towards the bowl.
Drowning mechanism: When mosquitoes fly to the edge of the bowl and come into contact with the water, they lose their balance and fall into the water. Once in the water, they struggle but eventually die due to lack of oxygen.
Second, the specific operation steps
Prepare the materials
A bowl of water. Laundry detergent or soap.
Stirring tools (such as small sticks).
Make the solution
Add an appropriate amount of laundry detergent or soap to a bowl.
Add water and stir well until the laundry detergent or soap is completely dissolved.
Place the bowl
Place the prepared solution in a place where mosquitoes are frequented, such as indoors, outdoor corners, windows, etc.
To ensure that mosquitoes can find the bowl more easily, it can be placed in a bright area.
Check and replace the solution regularly
Check the bowl once a day to see if there are any dead mosquitoes.
If the solution becomes cloudy or no longer attracts mosquitoes, it can be replaced with a new one.
Precautions
Make sure the bowl is placed in a safe place and avoid accidental ingestion by children or pets.
If there are pets or children in the home, it is best to keep the bowl out of their reach.
If there are other insects in your home that are also attracted, consider using more specialized mosquito repellent products.
3. Effect and duration
Effects: This method can significantly reduce mosquito populations, especially if the solution is changed frequently.
Duration: The effect lasts for a while, but depends on a variety of factors, such as the number of mosquito populations, ambient humidity, how often the solution is replaced, etc. In order to continuously and effectively reduce the mosquito population, it is recommended to change the solution regularly and keep the bowl clean.
4. Comparison with other methods
Chemical insect repellents: Although chemical mosquito repellents are widely available in the market, long-term use can have adverse effects on people and the environment. And this method uses natural materials that are not harmful to people and the environment.
Electric mosquito swatter: An electric mosquito swatter is an effective physical mosquito repellent method, but it can only kill mosquitoes that are already close by, and cannot fundamentally reduce the number of mosquitoes. And this approach can radically reduce mosquito populations.
Mosquito coil spray: These products often contain chemicals that may cause adverse effects on the human body and the environment. And this method is not harmful to humans and the environment.