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The difference in size – in comparison to the size of the females, the male mosquitoes are a lot smaller in size. It is also a fact that the lifespan of a female mosquito is longer than that of her male counterpart
Antennae – hearing in mosquitoes is possible through the presence and the use of hairs which are present on the antennas of a mosquito. To differentiate between a male and female, the female plumes are very smooth while the male plumes quite large.
How to eliminate mosquitoes
Making a mosquito trap
There is an easy method on how to kill mosquitos in the home which is also a DIY method. The benefit of this trick is that every item you need is available in the home. With this mosquito trap, you can enjoy your outdoor gatherings without the annoying buzzing sounds in your ear – all within a few minutes of setting up.
To put up this trap, here are the items you will need to gather:
- A cup of warm water
- An empty plastic bottle – 2-liter
- Brown sugar – ¼ cup
- Yeast – ¼ tablespoon
Directions:
Using a serrated knife, cut into the plastic bottle at exactly two-thirds from the bottom and remove the top area
On the two-thirds portion, make a solution of warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. This solution attracts the mosquitoes to the bottle
Remove the bottle cap from the top section and place it upside down into the lower portion of the bottle
Once you complete these steps, you will have a mosquito trap which works like magic
Try out essential oils
Applying a mixture which includes essential oils is another excellent method of repelling mosquitoes. The essential oils include Anise, Carnation, Eucalyptus, and Basil which are also some of the best of them. Continue reading on the next page
