Anyone ever made a good working fly trap
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 06, 2008 at 19:38
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There seems to be few around however most are quite small and need emptying often.
Anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to etc.
I did see one made with a coke bottle once but forget the way it was put together.
Angler
Reply By: Louie the fly - Sunday, Jan 06, 2008 at 20:06
Sunday, Jan 06, 2008 at 20:06
What you saw made from a coke bottle and full of flies may not have been a fly trap, know what I mean, LOL. Making a replica may prove to be very uncool.
Having said that, I did see one in bunnings once. Didn't buy one though as it seemed to good to be true. You will need an attractant (artificial pheromones) which I think you can buy in sachets, or put a piece of meat in some water inside. Works for European Wasps. Good luck, hope you kill em all.
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Reply By: Member - Noldi (WA) - Sunday, Jan 06, 2008 at 23:34
Sunday, Jan 06, 2008 at 23:34
I agree with all of the above, however, to make em out of drink bottles, you just need to cut the top (whrer thay start to taper) of the bottle off, invert the top and place back into the bottom of the bottle, apply a bit of sticky tape to stop it falling apart and there you have it. flys can get in but not out. throw in bin after about 7 days and replace. You can use bait from bunnings ect or just put a bit of fresh dog s@#t in the bottom works
well
Rgds
Ian
P.S. dont leave the lid on of course
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Follow Up By: Angler - Sunday, Jan 06, 2008 at 23:49
Sunday, Jan 06, 2008 at 23:49
Thanks Noldi,
Thats what I was after. All the other suggestions may not work.
I have no doubt some of them have been tried by the posters.
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Reply By: Neil & Lynne - Monday, Jan 07, 2008 at 11:16
Monday, Jan 07, 2008 at 11:16
The easiest traps I have used, and used them often are made from used jars, jam, pickle, fruit or whatever.
Poke one or two holes in the lid with a screwdriver, drop in a piece of meat, chop bone or the like, cover the meat with water, replace lid & you are done.
Place the trap near problem area(s) and enjoy watching the trap working.
Throw it in the bin when its done its jom & make another one.
Easy peasy.
Regards
Neil.
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