Fly-killing device
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A fly-killing device is used for pest control
. A fly-killing device typically attracts flying insects, for example houseflies, wasps, moths and mosquitoes. The insects are killed or released.
leads them anywhere in the bottle except to the darker top where the entry hole is.
European fly bottles are more conical, with small feet that raise a half an inch, with a trough about an inch wide and deep that runs inside the bottle all round the central bottom opening. In use, the bottle was stood on a plate and some sugar was sprinkled on the plate to attract the flies, which eventually flew up into the bottle, whose trough was filled with beer or vinegar, into which the flies fell and drowned. The trough was also sometimes filled with a dangerous mixture of milk, water and arsenic
or mercury chloride
.
A variant of these bottles were the fly traps for agricultural use to fight the Mediterranean fly and the olive fly, used since the early 30's of last century. They are smaller, without feet and the quality of the glass is thicker. Samples of this type can be seen at: http://les.mosqueres.org
Modern versions of this device are often made of plastic, and can be purchased in some hardware stores. They can also be made from plastic drink bottles.
is a tool for fly control. The swatter is composed of a long, thin handle usually not exceeding 8-10 inches in length. Attached to the end of the handle is a large mesh
-like head consisting of a flat sheet of material covered with holes (as to decrease wind resistance). This head is usually somewhat rectangular or resembling a square
, normally measuring 2-4 inches in length
and 3-5 inches in width. The fly swatter is ideally lightweight, perhaps to aid quick acceleration of the swatter to overcome the quick reaction time of the fly, or to avoid damage to other objects.
) kills insects by electrocution
through high voltage on an electric grid. When an insect contacts the grid, it is given a fatal electric shock.
Pest control
Pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, usually because it is perceived to be detrimental to a person's health, the ecology or the economy.-History:...
. A fly-killing device typically attracts flying insects, for example houseflies, wasps, moths and mosquitoes. The insects are killed or released.
Types of Fly Killers
Fly bottle
A fly bottle or glass flytrap is a passive fly trap. In the Far East it is large bottle of clear glass with a black metal top in which there is a hole. Bait is placed in the bottom of the bottle in the form of pieces of meat. Flies enter the bottle in search of food and are then unable to escape because their PhototaxisPhototaxis
Phototaxis is a kind of taxis, or locomotory movement, that occurs when a whole organism moves in response to the stimulus of light. This is advantageous for phototrophic organisms as they can orient themselves most efficiently to receive light for photosynthesis...
leads them anywhere in the bottle except to the darker top where the entry hole is.
European fly bottles are more conical, with small feet that raise a half an inch, with a trough about an inch wide and deep that runs inside the bottle all round the central bottom opening. In use, the bottle was stood on a plate and some sugar was sprinkled on the plate to attract the flies, which eventually flew up into the bottle, whose trough was filled with beer or vinegar, into which the flies fell and drowned. The trough was also sometimes filled with a dangerous mixture of milk, water and arsenic
Arsenic
Arsenic is a chemical element with the symbol As, atomic number 33 and relative atomic mass 74.92. Arsenic occurs in many minerals, usually in conjunction with sulfur and metals, and also as a pure elemental crystal. It was first documented by Albertus Magnus in 1250.Arsenic is a metalloid...
or mercury chloride
Mercury chloride
Mercury chloride can refer to:*Mercury chloride or mercuric chloride *Mercury chloride or mercurous chloride...
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A variant of these bottles were the fly traps for agricultural use to fight the Mediterranean fly and the olive fly, used since the early 30's of last century. They are smaller, without feet and the quality of the glass is thicker. Samples of this type can be seen at: http://les.mosqueres.org
Modern versions of this device are often made of plastic, and can be purchased in some hardware stores. They can also be made from plastic drink bottles.
Fly swatter
A flyswatterFlyswatter
A flyswatter is a hand-held device for killing flies and other insects. A flyswatter usually consists of a small rectangular sheet of lightweight, flexible, vented material, usually thin metallic, rubber, or plastic mesh, attached to a lightweight wire or plastic handle about long...
is a tool for fly control. The swatter is composed of a long, thin handle usually not exceeding 8-10 inches in length. Attached to the end of the handle is a large mesh
Mesh
Mesh consists of semi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material. Mesh is similar to web or net in that it has many attached or woven strands.-Types of mesh:...
-like head consisting of a flat sheet of material covered with holes (as to decrease wind resistance). This head is usually somewhat rectangular or resembling a square
Square (geometry)
In geometry, a square is a regular quadrilateral. This means that it has four equal sides and four equal angles...
, normally measuring 2-4 inches in length
Length
In geometric measurements, length most commonly refers to the longest dimension of an object.In certain contexts, the term "length" is reserved for a certain dimension of an object along which the length is measured. For example it is possible to cut a length of a wire which is shorter than wire...
and 3-5 inches in width. The fly swatter is ideally lightweight, perhaps to aid quick acceleration of the swatter to overcome the quick reaction time of the fly, or to avoid damage to other objects.
Glue board fly killer
A glue board is a capture device with a strong adhesive. An index card covered in strong adhesive is situated in an enclosure so that when the flies come into contact with it, they remain stuck and die there. Their remains are removed through the use of vegetable oil and then removing the oil with dishwashing detergent and a water rinse.Fly Sticker
The "Fly Sticker" (also known as a fly strip, fly paper, fly ribbon or fly tape) is another way of sticking flies to adhesive so that they can be starved/killed. It has an exposed adhesive strip, making it more stick-prone than a glue board. A fly strip is a small cardboard tube with a pin on the top. It is used by pulling the pin off the top (usually covered with wax), removing the adhesive 'fly strip' and using the pin to attach it to a ceiling.Electric grid / fly zapper
An electric grid (fly zapper or bug zapperBug zapper
A bug zapper, or more formally an electrical discharge insect control system is a device that attracts and kills flying insects that are attracted by light. A light source attracts insects to an electrical grid, where they are electrocuted by touching two wires with a high voltage between them...
) kills insects by electrocution
Electric shock
Electric Shock of a body with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles or hair. Typically, the expression is used to denote an unwanted exposure to electricity, hence the effects are considered undesirable....
through high voltage on an electric grid. When an insect contacts the grid, it is given a fatal electric shock.