Specifications and Materials of Fly Traps
Jul 12,2024 Winking
- Specifications and Materials of Fly Traps: Fly traps should consist of a cover (hood), frame, inner and outer mesh, bait tray, and fixed support (base, hanging rope, ground insert, support pole, etc.). The outer mesh should be cylindrical or hexagonal lantern-shaped, and the inner mesh should be conical with a fly entry in the middle. The typical dimensions are a cage body diameter of 25cm, a height of 40cm, and a conical core height of 35cm. In terms of materials, the cover should be waterproof, the frame can be made of iron, steel, plastic, wood, or a combination of steel and plastic, and the mesh can be made of fiber mesh, iron mesh, etc.
- Placement of Fly Traps: Fly traps should be placed in areas where flies are active, such as public toilets, garbage transfer stations, etc. When placing, consider seasonal and environmental factors; in summer, avoid direct exposure to high temperatures, while in autumn and winter, place them near sunny and warm places. There are specific requirements for the placement height of fly traps, with hanging fly traps not exceeding 1.5m from the ground.
- Choice and Placement of Bait: The bait for fly traps can be homemade bait with a mix of meat and vegetables, or commercial fly bait without insecticides. When using, place more than 200g of bait in each fly trap, keeping the bait moist. Choose or add bait according to different environments and fly species, and alternate the use of different types of bait.
- Recommended Brands of Fly Traps: According to the data from the Ranking 123 website, the top ten brands of fly traps include Huqing, Geleinglu, Jiuqiangu, etc. These brands are selected based on brand value, reputation, and other indices, and can be used as a reference for purchase.
- Choice of Fly Trap Bait: When choosing bait for fly traps, it is recommended to mix meat and vegetables, and if using fish as bait, it should be fermented for more than 24 hours. Vinegar bait and decayed fish bait can attract different types of flies such as house flies and green flies. Choose bait according to different environments and fly species monitoring, or alternate the use of different types of bait.
- Principle and Precautions for Using Fly Traps: The principle of fly traps is based on the habits of flies chasing odors, being attracted to light, and flying upwards. When using, pay attention to the placement location, bait amount, management requirements, and timely cleaning of dead flies in the cage.