Other than sheer irritation, flies are a harbinger of several diseases, from causing mild diarrhoea to chronic cholera, making them one of the filthiest creatures on earth. Just imagine, a fly moving from a pile of dung directly onto your food, now that is one revolting image.
Prevention is usually the best solution. But when it comes to flies, they’re bound to show up uninvited once you bring out your food regardless of how spotless you make your surroundings. In this article, we list some of the best and most amusing (but effective!) products designed to eliminate flies.
If you’re in the market for an industrial fly zapper, then your search ends here. This robust and large aluminium alloy bug zapper can protect an area of up to 40 square meters from flies and other insects.
Powered by a typical 220V main socket, this 2,200-volt machine features two units of 20W ultraviolet tubes which attracts the flies towards it, then electrocutes them with a satisfying sizzle. It’s a purely electrical device that is chemical and pesticide free. This bug zapper has been designed to operate constantly around the clock for a no-flies zone.
If you want the satisfaction of physically blasting flies to smithereens, then the Bug-A-Salt (pronounced as bug assault) Eradication Gun is a unique and efficient way to do it. The product is a spring loaded shotgun which uses common table salt as ammo.
Just load the salt in the hopper, cock the firing mechanism, release the safety and you’re ready to shoot. The minuscule grains of salt act as tiny bullets which are so small that flies don’t have a chance to escape. Although it may not work as well on other insects, for flies, this is one lethal weapon.
A full hopper of salt gives you 80 shots, and as the Bug-A-Salt is purely mechanical, no batteries are needed so you won’t have to worry about running out of power. In fact, you may have so much fun shooting flies you won’t be able to stop.
Using the Flies-Away Ultimate Red Drosophila Fly Trap is so simple; just add water and the included bait, hang it in your yard and let the trap do the work. It can trap and kill up to 20,000 flies for up to 30 days.
An ingenious and straightforward trap, flies attracted to the bait climb into the one-way entrance which has no exit. They will then drown in water. It is safe and non-toxic and extremely efficient at catching flies.
Want to play some fly tennis? This tennis racket shaped bug zapper is one of the most popular designs out there. Essentially an electrified fly swatter, it instantly electrocutes any flies coming into contact with the electrified mesh surface. It is especially useful for swatting flies at a barbeque.
The 3-layer mesh has been designed to prevent any accidental electrocution. No worries about buying or replacing batteries as this bug zapper is rechargeable.
This motorised fly trap works by luring flies into the baited area, where the integrated rotating plates then prevent them from leaving. It works best in a well-lighted area such as a conservatory. A great way to catch a ton of flies efficiently as the product is effective without the use of toxins.
You can also save on electricity due to its low power consumption when compared to a typical UV light insect zapper. Once full, simply fill the containment unit with water to rid the flies and start the cycle once more.
This one’s a classic. Fly paper remains a preferred choice of Malaysians today to eliminate flies on the dining room table. It’s cheap, efficient, non-toxic and easy to use. Utilizing adhesive paper, it doesn’t use any dangerous chemicals as the glue is scented to attract flies.
You can also add extra bait of your choice to increase the paper’s efficiency and once the paper is full of flies just roll it up and toss it in the garbage and spread out a new piece to catch more flies.
As the leading insect spray in the Malaysian market for over 59 years, Ridsect has recently come up with a new and improved formula known as Ridsect Advanced. This new insecticide promise to deal with any flies and mosquitoes swiftly and fatally. A few squirts of this and your home or yard will be bug-free.
Do take note that due to the pressurised nature of this product, it can’t be shipped to Sabah and Sarawak.
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