16PCS Window Fly Traps, Sunflower Style Window Fly Stickers, Fruit Fly Trap Insect Flies Wasp Pest Killer - 4 Packs x 4 Traps Each Package

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The non-toxic Safer Indoor Fly Trap is the best fly trap for indoors, especially for homes with curious kids and pets. The trap uses light as a lure so it doesn’t have any chemical insecticides or baits that could be harmful. The trap looks more like a night light or an air freshener than a fly trap and is one of the best-designed on our list, seamlessly blending in with home decor.

Always identify your species of fly before purchasing a trap—not all flies are attracted to the same traps,” Thomas says. “A successful fly program starts with cleaning up the source of infestation, sealing any entryways, and trapping and/or treating the remaining adults and larvae.”

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Use multiple fly traps for the best results. Place them strategically to cover the entire area and maximize their effectiveness. We have a range of effective fly control solutions, including Rentokil fly box and electric fly killers .

No matter if the flies are in your kitchen, basement, or screened-in porch, they can be a nuisance to get rid of. As opposed to a swatter that requires you to chase them around your home, a trap does the work for you after being set, helping you fix your fly problem. Before buying a fly trap, Thomas advises a multi-step process to make sure you have the best chance of completely eradicating the flies. Fly traps will work best if placed near insect hot spots, such as near doors, garbage cans, kitchen sinks, windows, and compost. Some traps, like outdoor traps that use smelly bait, will need to be placed far from living spaces due to their odor. Keep in mind that some traps may only have an effective radius big enough to cover one room and will not protect the entire home. The Rescue! Disposable Fly Trap is a disposable hanging fly trap that uses bait to attract flying insects and is our recommendation for the best fly trap for outside your home.Khamesipour, Faham et al. A Systematic Review of Human Pathogens Carried By the Housefly (Musca Domestica L.). BMC Public Health vol. 18, no. 1. 2018, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, doi:10.1186/s12889-018-5934-3

Putting traps outside not only helps with outdoor infestations, but can also help with your indoor fly problem as flies are often attracted into the area from items left outdoors. Dr. Thomas says house flies are attracted to “nearby garbage or garbage receptacles, decaying plants, lawn clippings, straw, mulch, and other organic items in the open.” Most fly traps are inexpensive and will catch a large number of flies before they need to be replaced. Reusable traps may be more expensive but will provide good value since you don’t need to be constantly shopping for a replacement. Electric traps will be the most expensive type of trap but are effective at killing a high number of flies and can last for months or even years if well-maintained. Capacity Consider the capacity of the fly trap, especially if you’re using it in a commercial or high-traffic area. A larger trap will be able to hold more flies and require less frequent emptying. Durability Homemade fly traps, natural home remedies and DIY fly control products can help to alleviate minor annoyances with flies. If however, flies become a constant and persistent nuisance, you’ll need the expertise and knowledge of professional pest controllers to effectively eradicate the fly infestation. Though each ribbon can last up to three months, once the ribbon is full you should throw it away. The disposal method isn’t as clean as other options, but it’s fairly simple. Just wrap the trap in a newspaper, paper, or plastic bag, and throw it in the trash.Container traps like the Rescue! Disposable Fly Trap always use some form of attractant, such as light or bait, to lure insects into the container. These containers are designed to keep insects securely sealed inside once they enter. Some container traps go a step further and kill trapped insects with water or insecticide once inside the container. Dr. Thomas says this type of trap is her recommendation for a typical pest control situation. She says, “for indoor control of flies, I recommend a light trap. These plug-in light traps will capture a variety of species and can be plugged in near the source of infestation.” While there is a protective grille and low voltage, Dr. Thomas says she advises families with small children to, “avoid electrical traps that zap insects. These can hurt little fingers if something is injected into the wiring unit.” Because of this, you’ll also want to keep zappers away from pets.

The non-staining bait within the trap attracts adult fruit flies, and the apple-shaped trap design is designed to blend into the kitchen, a favorite hangout spot for fruit flies. Each trap has a built-in window, allowing you to easily keep an eye on how many flies have been caught and bait levels. Each of the two traps included lasts up to 45 days, giving you up to 90 days of protection. Most fly traps should automatically attract and trap flies when they venture too close. However, knowing exactly where to place the trap helps yield the best possible results. Here are a few tips we think will help maximize the effectiveness of your new fly trap.The Victor Fly Magnet M380 is the best fly trap that is reusable and suitable for outdoor use. This is a large trap at 32 ounces, and it’s capable of catching up to 20,000 flies. The kit includes three reusable traps, bait refills, and chains for easy hanging outdoors. The trap's lid has four holes for catching multiple flies at once. The container is made of a durable, hard plastic with a clear reservoir to monitor the fly level inside. This reusable option is best suited for situations when you have a large number of flies in outdoor areas and don’t want to keep replacing traps. Since the strong-smelling bait will attract flies, ensure that you place these traps at least 20 feet away from living areas or other spaces that you’re trying to keep free of flies. Whether it’s a colony of fruit flies in the kitchen or a house fly that won’t stop buzzing around the trash can, a fly invasion is a huge annoyance. And once they’re inside, it often seems impossible to get rid of them. Due to the bait’s strong smell, you’ll need to hang the trap at least 20 feet away from any living spaces. If you have a porch or other outdoor living space, you’ll want to hang the trap away from these areas as the trap will attract any insects within smelling distance. Dr. Thomas cautions that, “Liquid fly containers have an attractant that can draw in more flies. They have been known to attract hundreds of flies that may otherwise not have been an issue.” However, Dr. Thomas says these traps work very well and are great to use if you need to kill a lot of flies—you’ll just want to be sure they’re placed outdoors and far away from the areas you’re trying to keep fly-free.