Bait how-to?

After seeing all the great photos in this section, I have decided to give it a go myself. However, I was wondering if there are any tips that you seasoned pros can give on how to attract insects. Is there any type of "bait" that I could use. I was thinking of maybe making a mixture of sugar & water and keeping it in a small spray bottle for when I go outside. I want to keep things as "natural" as possible and without damaging any plants or insects in the process.

Just waiting on my Kenko tubes to arrive later this week as well as my 85 f1.8.

I hear that Poo works pretty good for flies

But Seriously...try THIS.

10megapixel wrote in post #9478069
I hear that Poo works pretty good for flies
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Lol. I took a macro of some flies on a wet dog-poo once. It really didn't go down too well here. Never again.

Not to hijack the OP's thread, but since we are on the subject of flies...I found THIS amusing.

somebody had way too many flies and Time!

Obviously flowers etc in the garden are good bait but spots of honey , sugar or sugar honey sprays can help attract bugs. I also often leave things like melon rind out as well. I wouldn't keep a sugar spray too long - you are liable to be spraying alcohol around after a short period

Brian v.