How to make a trap for flies at home

Flies are always in searching for food. Attracted by interesting smells, they fly into houses and apartments, verandas and sheds. In addition to the fact that their presence in the room annoys residents, flies on their paws carry germs and dirt, which can cause food spoilage and poisoning of people.A trap for flies can solve the problem with annoying insects.

What attracts flies

Before you get rid of flies, you need to understand what became the source of their attention. They can attract smells:

• sweet jam, honey, syrup;
• ripe fruits and vegetables;
• meat and fish;
• food waste in the form of scraps and peel;
• vanilla, cinnamon, sweet flavors and additives;
• manure and sewage;
• spoiled products.

By getting rid of potential lures for flies, you can avoid their appearance in the house or significantly reduce their number. But in some situations, the invasion of flies may be due to the presence in the neighborhood of the source of their attention and to influence it is impossible. Then it remains to confide in traps or special poisonous insect repellents.

On a note!

Insecticides are also based on natural substances and safe for humans. In the lineup Raptor there are poisons based on feverfew.

Types of traps for flies

Types of traps for flies

Unlike toxic chemicals and synthetic insecticides based on Tiamethoxam (Agita, Aktara), safe traps can be used in close proximity with people, animals, without fear for their health.The main principle of such a trap is to attract a fly to the bait and prevent it from leaving the trap. There are three types of traps:

1. Velcro - sheets of cardboard or tape, covered with a sticky mixture with a pleasant sweet smell. Flies sit on such baits and stick. Advantages of adhesive tape: easy to manufacture and cheap when buying in a store, convenient to use anywhere, easy to clean and dispose of with insects. The disadvantages include the unpleasant appearance of hanging traps in the room, the risk of hitting the head with a sticky bait suspended from the ceiling.
2. Trap traps with bait are made from improvised means. Insects fly into a certain compartment with a bait, but cannot fly back. As a bait you can use jam, honey, sweet water, pieces of fruit or meat. The advantages of this method of catching flies in the ease of manufacture of the product and its effectiveness. The disadvantages of homemade products include the unpleasant smell of spoiled products, which play the role of bait for flies, and the likelihood of a container tipping over with curious pets or a child.
3. Electric fumigators. Devices that require consumables in the form of an insecticide in a bottle or from a special plate with a poisonous substance. Plus: work without misfire. Minus: depending on the composition of the insecticide, ventilation of the room is sometimes required after use.
4. Electric fly traps are special devices powered by electricity. They attract insects with ultraviolet light and heat, but when flies come in contact with a certain surface they are killed by their discharge current. Such a blow is not capable of injuring a person, but it is deadly for small flying insects. Other electronic traps act differently - they suck in closely flying insects. The advantages of the electric trap are a stylish appearance, an additional light source in the dark, high efficiency, safety for others. The disadvantages include the high price of electric fly destroyers, power consumption, and the cumbersome size of devices.
5. Ultrasonic Repeller. When plugged into the network, they emit an inaudible sound to the human ear, which should make the flies stand aside.Cons: does not always work; Pets hearing ultrasound may be against it.

Homemade traps

A person often uses his wits to achieve certain goals. Not the exception and the fight against insects. Annoying flies can ruffle even the most peaceful person. For the destruction of insects, especially enterprising people make home-made traps.

Plastic bottle trap

Plastic bottle trap

For the manufacture of homemade need a regular plastic bottle of 1 or 1.5 liters, scissors or a knife, any sweet stuffing, adhesive tape.

1. From the bottle the upper part is cut off at a distance of 7-8 cm from the edge of the neck.
2. The bait is put on the bottom of the container: jam, honey, syrup.
3. The cut-off neck in the form of a funnel is thrust downwards inside the container.
4. The wide edge of the funnel and the upper edge of the container are fixed with tape or tape.

On a note!

The narrow edge of the neck should not touch the sweet filling. Flies should not get sweetness without flying into the bottle.

Such a trap for flies from a plastic bottle can catch other insect-sweet teeth: wasps, bees, and black flies.A simple and affordable way to make a trap allows you to throw it away with a large accumulation of insects inside and make a new one.

Glass Flycatcher

It is possible to make a trap for flies from a usual glass or plastic cup and a food transparent film. At the bottom of the glass put a teaspoon of honey or jam. Cover the glass with a plastic wrap and tighten it tightly, fixing the edges of the film with adhesive tape. Make 2-3 holes in the film so that the insect can get inside the glass. Such homemade products can be made several and arranged throughout the house.

Glass Jar Trap

In places where large flies accumulate, more serious bait is needed - spoiled meat or fruit. They have a sharp strong smell and will attract more flying midges.

1. A liter glass jar with a wide neck is taken as a container.
2. Inside put a few pieces of bait.
3. A wide funnel is installed at the top with a narrow neck down.
4. The edges of the tank and the wide edges of the funnel are fastened between each other with tape or a wide mounting tape for reliable construction.

On a note!

The strong smell of rotten vegetables, fruits or meat will be very unpleasant for households and interesting for cats and dogs. Therefore, such a flycatcher is recommended for catching flies on open verandas and placed in places inaccessible to animals.

Instead of a glass container, you can use a container made of dense plastic with a wide neck. The main condition for reliable flytrap is the absence of gaps between the funnel and the can. Otherwise, the flies can climb out. Such traps are good for use in summer cottagesif you place them around the perimeter of the site.

Duct tape

Sticky tape for flies

One of the most popular fly traps is sticky tape. It is sold in any hardware store and costs from 20 to 50 rubles apiece. But if there is no opportunity to purchase goods in the store, you can make velcro at home. To do this, mix 1 tablespoon of rosin with a tablespoon of castor or linseed oil. Heat the mixture in a water bath and stir for 5 minutes. Then add the jam and cool. Apply adhesive mass to long strips of thick paper and hang them in places where flies are often found.

If you follow the recipe, homemade glue remains sticky for a long time and is able to reliably hold insects attracted by the smell of jam.

Electric insect killers

For people who do not have time to make DIY, but who want to quickly and effectively get rid of the flying midges, there are electric traps for flies. These devices are made of metal body with a refractory plastic coating, have several UV lamps, the bright light of which attracts insects. On the way to the lamps, the flies fall on the grid through which the current passes, and immediately die. The conductive element is protected by an extra large mesh grid to prevent accidental touching of a person or pet. Such devices also help to get rid of mosquitoes, midges.

Pest killer

Electric device for the destruction of flying insects. Two 20W UV lamps are used as bait. Near the lamps is a metal grid that conducts current. Electric trap is designed for flies and mosquitoes. For the correct functioning of the device it is necessary:

• set the trap on a flat surface;
• connect to AC;
• make sure that the device does not get wet;
• periodically clean the tray for dead insects.

The price of the device is about 3,500 rubles. The device is durable and if used correctly will last for several years. The range of the electric trap to 120 m². Power consumption 15 watts. Overall dimensions: 51х31,5х10,5 cm; weight 2.3 kg

Electric insect killers

Well

Industrial electric traps are widely used in stores, in warehouses, markets against flies, mosquitoes and other insects. The device is mounted on the wall at a height of 2 meters above the floor. The product consists of ultraviolet lamps, the light of which attracts insects to itself. Flying close to the lamp, they fall on the conductive grid and die.

The main parameters of the Well electric trap:

• The area of ​​action is up to 50 square meters. m .;
• weight 3.3 kg;
• dimensions: 34x28x13;
• lamp power 8 W;
• case material - plastic;
• power consumption - 25 W;
• the price is 6800 rubles.

Reviews

Every summer we suffer in the country from flies. Bought adhesive tapes, beat with clappers, but this is all ineffective. Solved the problem radically - purchased electric Pest Killer. Flies and mosquitoes are gone completely!

Polina, Kostroma

I often have flies in my private house. I can not poison them with Dichlorvos, I have a small child. Read on the Internet about homemade bottle traps. I did this myself and noticed the result. The flies have become much smaller. A good budget option for those who have small children at home.

Ksenia, Omsk