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Flies are not only a nuisance, but also spread bacteria and contaminate food, making them a common nuisance in homes and stores. In the face of electric shock, bait type, sticky trap type and other fly traps on the market, many people will be entangled in the “which is the most effective” and “how to use correctly” and other issues. The use of fly traps not only need to choose the right type, but also need to master the use of skills, so as to efficiently solve the fly problem.

ⅠThe working principle and types of flytraps

1. How does the flytrap attract and capture flies?

Fly traps by simulating the food signal of flies or using physical traps to achieve capture, the core principle of three categories:

–-Odor attraction: Bait fly traps use fermented baits (e.g. sugar, carrion odor) and strong glue to attract flies over and unable to escape;

–Visual trapping: Some fly traps use ultraviolet light (flies are sensitive to specific wavelengths of light) with sticky boards or electric nets to catch them;

–Physical interception: Cage-type fly traps use one-way passage to make flies unable to fly out after entering.

2. What are the common types of fly traps? What scenarios are they suitable for?

Families should prioritize sticky traps or bait traps to avoid the noise and safety hazards of electro-shock traps; stores or outdoor areas should choose electro-shock traps to enhance efficiency.

Ⅱ. How to make the flytrap more efficient?

1. Where is the best place to put the flytrap? Are there any tips for placing it?

Flies prefer warm, food-smelling and brightly lit areas, so care should be taken when placing the trap:

–-Position: 1-1.5 meters above the ground (the active height of flies), close to the place where flies gather (such as garbage cans, dining tables, windows);

–Keep away from interference: Avoid placing in strong wind (to blow away the bait odor) or direct sunlight (to reduce the attractiveness of ultraviolet rays);

–Scattered placement: 2-3 traps can be placed in large spaces (such as living rooms and stores) to form an “encircling net” and increase the probability of capture.

2. Do flytraps need to be replaced or cleaned every day?

Different types have different maintenance frequency:

–Sticky Trap: Replace when the sticky board is covered with about 80% flies or when the glue loses its stickiness (usually once every 1-2 weeks);

–Electrocution: Clean the carcasses from the grid and catch panels weekly to avoid buildup that could affect the effectiveness of the electrocution;

–Baiting: Liquid bait should be replenished every 3-5 days (it is easy to evaporate in high temperature) and solid bait can be replaced in 1-2 weeks;

–Cage type: Clean up in time after catching more flies (to avoid odor caused by rotting bodies), and replace the bait every week.

3. Why is the flytrap ineffective after a few days of use?

Common reasons and solutions:

–Bait failure: High temperature or humidity causes the bait odor to fade, need to be replaced in time;

–Light failure: UV lamp failure, unable to attract flies;

–-Improper location: The fly activity area is shifted, need to adjust the placement position according to the fly tracks;

–Sticky board/grid aging: Glue dry and hard or grid accumulates dust, need to clean or replace the parts in time;

–Flies become alert: Using the same bait for a long time is easy to lose the sense of freshness, sweet and fishy bait can be used alternately.

Ⅲ. Can families with children and pets use flytraps?

1. Are flytraps harmful to children and pets?

Sticky traps: The glue is non-toxic, but we need to avoid children and pets from accidentally eating it (it may stick to their mouths), and it is recommended to put it in a high place or a hidden place;

–-Shock type: The voltage of the electric grid is high (usually 2000-3000V), it should be far away from children’s contact range, to avoid children and pets directly touching the electric grid;

–-Bait: Choose natural bait (e.g. yeast, brown sugar) that does not contain pesticides and avoid products containing chemical toxins to prevent children and pets from accidental ingestion;

–-Cage-type: Highest safety and no direct harm, but need to avoid the cage being knocked over by children or pets.

For families with infants and young children, give priority to bait type or sticky trap type.

2. Will the flytrap produce odor or pollute the environment?

–-Sticky Trap: If replaced in time, it is basically odorless; if the fly carcasses accumulate for too long, it may produce a slight odor;

–-Electroshock type: A small amount of burnt odor may be produced at the moment of electric shock (normal phenomenon), which can be reduced by regular cleaning of the carcasses;

–-Baiting: Quality bait is mostly natural fermented ingredients (e.g. yeast, fruits) with a fresh smell, while poor quality bait may have a pungent chemical smell, which should be chosen with caution;

—Cage-type: If not cleaned up in time, live-caught flies and bait will rot and stink, daily inspection is recommended.

Ⅳ. How to pick a durable and good flytrap?

1. What parameters should I pay attention to when buying a flytrap?

Core parameters:

–-Coverage area: Choose 10-30 square meters for home use and 30-50 square meters for stores (too big to be wasteful and too small to be effective);

–-Type of bait: Prioritize replaceable, natural ingredients (such as bait box that can be added sugar water), avoid one-time non-replenishable products;

–-Safety design: Electric shock type needs to have “anti-mistake protection net”, bait type needs to have child safety lock;

–-Ease of cleaning: Whether the bug catching tray is removable and whether the sticky plate is easy to replace (affecting the convenience of long-term use).

Attention:

–-Ultra-low-priced electric shock type: The gap of the electric net may be too large, and the fingers can easily reach in and cause safety accidents, or the flies can easily escape after entering;

–-Non-replaceable bait: Avoid purchasing non-replaceable bait type fly traps, which are costly for long-term use.

2. What are the advantages of fly traps compared with fly swatters and insecticides?

–-Fly trap: Active attraction + continuous work, no manual operation, suitable for long-term fly prevention;

-Fly swatter: Need to chase manually, low efficiency, and may smash flies to pollute the surface;

-Insecticides: Chemical residue, not suitable for the kitchen, near the table, and unfriendly to pregnant women and pets.

Fly traps are more suitable for daily family fly prevention, fly swatters and insecticides can be used as auxiliary emergency tools.

3. What do I need to pay attention to when using flytraps outdoors?

Ordinary indoor fly traps will be less effective when used outdoors, it is recommended to choose the outdoor-specific model and pay attention to:

–-Waterproof: It may rain outdoors, so you need to choose the electric shock type or bait type with rainproof design (to avoid short circuit);

–-Wind-resistant: The sticky trap needs to be weighted with a base or fixed on an object to prevent it from being blown over by the wind;

–-Bait reinforcement: Outdoor flies are more, can choose stronger smell bait (such as fish intestines, carrion flavor) to improve the attractiveness.

V. The following practices may affect the effectiveness of fly traps

1. Think “the more expensive the flytrap, the more effective it is”?

Not necessarily. Higher-priced flytraps may have additional features such as intelligent sensing (e.g. automatic light-off at night), but the basic catching effect depends on the baiting effect, energy-saving efficiency and rational design.

2. Can flytraps completely replace environmental cleaning?

No. Flytraps can only temporarily solve the problem of mosquitoes, to completely reduce flies need to be combined with environmental management: such as timely cleanup of garbage, sealing food, dredging drains, otherwise the flytrap will always be in the “passive capture” state, can not cure the problem.

Summarize: the key to choosing the right flytrap is to “match the scene and the use of skills”.

The core value of the flytrap is “saving and efficient”, when choosing, you need to combine the size of the space, whether it is harmful to children and pets, whether it is safe and environmentally friendly, etc., and pay attention to the location and regular maintenance when using it. At the same time, the fundamental problem is to keep the environment clean, so as to reduce flies from the source.