Man Who Built Costly Mosquito Trap Cashes Out

When they saw it they couldn’t help but laugh. It was quite ugly after all.


People will go to surprising lengths to get rid of the summertime insects. The ones that leave nasty bites, you know what we’re talking about.

Nature Lovers

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The outdoors were a family favorite among Tim Jarvis and his family.

The pure air and wide panoramic views were their favorite. But a few neighbors made things difficult for everybody else. He would make sure they ate their words while he exterminated the problem.

Searching For Solutions

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His first steps were looking for solutions on the internet.


The first wave of bugs were the man-eaters – the mosquitoes. He created makeshift fans and lights to catch them. But it was to no avail, after time it rained they’d wake up with bites on their bodies.

Easy Hack

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Then he discovered a hack to do with a soda bottle that would work wonders.

He made many and put them on his property to catch the blood-filled biters. It worked two-fold as their chickens got some extra protein to munch on. But then came the next problem.

More Problems

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Tim felt a sharp pain in his neck and tried brushing it off.

He had knocked off the intruder but he knew there would be more – horseflies. These insects were the worst they encountered. They would leave bit painful bumps that were even worse than mosquitoes.