Make a Homemade Fly Trap
Active Time
< 10 minutes
Total Project Time
Up to 1 day
Key Concepts
Animal behavior, smell, chemotaxis
IntroductionHave some pesky flies in your kitchen that you cannot seem to get rid of? In this project you will build your own simple fly trap from a plastic bottle. Get ready to get rid of those flies! CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
< 10 minutes
Total Project Time
Up to 1 day
Key Concepts
Animal behavior, smell, chemotaxis
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