Build an indoor insect trap from our August, 1971 issue, fully updated for today (just in time for summer)
By Joel Barnard Posted 05.27.2009 at 3:25 pm 2 Comments

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Our third updated DIY project from the Popular Science digital archives involves luring and then trapping bugs that have managed to find their way inside your house--a truly universal problem. Follow along as we update a circa-1971 trap for today's smarter, more intelligent insects for less than $20.

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Follow along step-by-step in the gallery.

Original taken from the August, 1971 issue.

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romaniamac1
10/21/09 at 9:15 am

Thank you for the instructions Joel

Regards
Andreas C.
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