Red Top Fly Traps, Fly Trap, Red, 2 Pack

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The bait squares are made of decayed food-grade products, and you need to cover them in water to activate the trap.

Keep in mind that the smell can be unpleasant and many users have recommended that it should be placed downwind. Positioning: They should be situated a maximum of 15 metres away from your home, farm building or business premises so as to draw the flies away from the premises and into the trap.As with most traps on this list, it is pesticide-free (the manufacturer has created its own bait, which it describes as a “handmade fly food”) and can be tossed once it’s full.

For example, the Catchmaster Clear Window Traps, our best for indoors option consists of clear strips that can be thrown out after use. It is recommended that the Red Top be placed about 15m from the house and so keep the home fly-free, however, as this is not possible in all properties it can be placed closer but it must be remembered it is to attract the flies away from the house. You can hang it using the included chain-and-hook set, or simply set it on a hard, even surface, as long as an outlet is nearby. Although it's not an attractive option, we think it's effective in catching a slew of flying-insect species.Place the trap away 10m (30ft) from the area you want to protect as it will attract flies (and catch them!

You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Our top pick is the Starbar Fly Terminator Pro, a powerhouse trap that can catch 35,000 flies, horseflies, deer flies, and gnats before it needs emptying. One thing to note is that this zapper is loud and very bright so if you are using it indoors, you will want to put it in an area you can avoid. They use a non-toxic protein-based bait which lures flies through a turret into a three-litre trap from which they can’t escape. In addition to decaying fruit, flies can be attracted to beverage bottles and cans waiting to be recycled.She also spoke with Cindy Mannes, a senior vice president for the National Pest Management Association. To lure flying pests, the tiny, egg-shaped container uses a small piece of fruit of your choice and some water under its crystal-like top. If flies are ruining your outdoor activities, the original Flies Be Gone Fly Trap is a convenient, inexpensive, and easy way to reduce their numbers quickly. We also found the upkeep to be easy as well, with a removable plastic tray at the bottom that is dishwasher-safe.

These winged pests can sometimes be difficult to control, but there are plenty of effective solutions to keep them away. They carry and transmit infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites which spread between animals and humans e. I have been using this company for the last ten years for various chicken related products and they have never let me down. Most fly remedies only work once the fly has entered the house where they are either ‘zapped’ by being lured into an electric current, killed by chemical spray or suffer a slow death on a sticky flypaper.The pheromone in the trap is triggered by UV light - the sunnier it is, the faster it starts working! When they tested out the product in Suffolk, they were so impressed that they got on a plane and flew to Johannesburg to meet the manufacturers. Thanks to its durable handle, you can easily hang it close to where it’s needed most such as by a back door or in the corner of a small yard. Your main strategy, says Cindy Mannes, a senior vice president for the National Pest Management Association, is “identifying the source of the pest and employing commonsense solutions for control. Red Top Fly Catchers are a unique product from South Africa and are both safe and practical and easy to use.