SAFER HOUSEFLY TRAP

• This product uses a time-released BioLure ™ which attracts the flies into the trap. Comes as a kit and contains the following: 1 Safer HouseFly Trap with top, cup, lure and bag attachment ring, two col- lection bags and one BioLure in plastic bag. This trap is easy to assemble and instructions are easy to follow. Place at least 4 to 6 ft. above the ground. Hang from eaves, roof, ceilings of barns and kennels or hang from trees or shrubs. Place in shade during summer and in direct sunlight in cooler weather. Place near sources of infestation such as kennels, garbage, horse manure areas, etc. Trap should be serviced every two weeks by replacing lure or bag, if damaged. You can purchase additional lures from the company. Additional plastic bags can be bought to fit the trap. Safer Housefly Trap is available from most garden centers as well as mail order companies like Arbico, or Peacefully Valley Farm and Garden Supply.  Comments: After trying this product for several months, I am impressed with several things: The unit itself looks great and is easy enough to put together. The lure which it comes with works very well as long as it is not allowed to dry. This is the main problem with this unit. The conditions under which this unit is operating will determine how often you will have to check the lure for water. Also , in order to increase its effectiveness, I added a small amount of fish emulsion into the lure's small container, and a small amount of water to that with a drop or two of soap. The fish emulsion really attracts the flies but can cause quite a smell so don't place inside the house. Also a small piece of fish can be used here.

      The Fly Terminator

• This product has been around for a long time. Effectively attracts and kills flies without poison scatter baits or electrocution. Uses attractants. This is a large bottle-like product which holds water. An attractant such as a piece of fish or fish emulsion can be used instead. The instructions say that no meat or fish is necessary because of the attractant they sell with it, however I found it preferable to use fish heads, etc., and/or to add a small amount of fish emulsion to the water and to change it every month or so as needed. The unit is placed or hung near where there is a fly problem. I have found this system to really work in attracting, catching, and killing flies. Available from most garden centers or through mail firms like Arbico, Gardeners Supply.

      Peaceful Valley Fly Trap

•  A trap for catching large numbers of manure breeding flies. Trap will hold up to 25,000 flies. Non toxic yeast and ammonium carbonate bait attracts the flies.

Fly Sniper

This product uses a sex pheromone to attract the flies. Available at many garden centers and through mail order firms as mentioned here.

      Rescue Fly Trap

• This is a handy disposable model. Just add water and hang. Throw away when full. Easy to use and easy to get. Available from most garden centers and through the mail. See Below right

       Picture left  A Fly trap opened!