BUTTERFLY BAIT

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I found this recipe in a Beta Sigma Phi cookbook my mom gave me for Christmas many years ago. I haven't tried it because I live in a condo and don't have my own backyard. This mixture attracts Butterflies by day and Moths by night.

Provided by Lorianne1

Categories     Summer

Time P1DT15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces beer, regular
2 lbs dark brown sugar
2 cups molasses or 2 cups syrup
2 lbs bananas or 2 lbs peaches, well ripened

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a large jar or crock.
  • Cover loosely and place in the sun. Let ferment for 1 day. Make sure cover is loose fitting as it expands with fermentation.
  • Store in shady area after fermenting.
  • Dab mixture on posts, rocks, or tree trunks with an old paint brush. Results will improve with time. Butterflies seem to find it more easily on a large rock in a flower bed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6336.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 626.5, Carbohydrate 1606.7, Fiber 23.6, Sugar 1357.8, Protein 11.5

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