"How To Build a HorseFly Trap" BirdDog1227 Teaches Effective Trap Build at Cost Under $15. Try the Best Alternative to Messy Glue Traps and Smelly Bait Traps!
Tulle is usually polyester, which does not last long in sunlight. I am going to try aluminum screening which has larger holes than fiberglass screen and lets more sun shine on the ball. Blue is a color that deer flies love. My recycle box is swarmed by hundreds of them as I carry it to the curb, so now I wear a dollar store hat with a blue paper drink cup taped to the top. The cup is coated with Tanglefoot, a very sticky product meant to control bugs from climbing up tree trunks. In less than 5 minutes of going outside, dozens of deer flies are stuck to the cup.
This is pretty awesome. Between my chickens, barn swallows and bats, I have a minimum of flies, but less is always better. Going to give this a try! I'm sure my horses will appreciate it!
use a black ball as they are attracted to heat,,, and if u want,, just hang the ball and cover it will tangle foot brush on sticky stuff and they will stick till dead :))
Thank you for sharing. I bought my hula hoop at the Dollar Tree for $1 but have not tried it out yet. It seems fairly sturdy. The purple ball (darkest color I could find) was bought at Walmart for $4. Mason jars are easy to find at thrift stores or on Craigslist. I am thinking sheer curtain panels might work and those can be found at thrift stores, too. I am hoping to do this project for under $15. Horseflies are attracted to dark colored animals such as deer and horses so the ball should be black in color.
Good Job~ I tried several hoops. Water Filled Hoops are NOT Good. The water settles to tilt the trap. That kind of hoop makes trap hang lopsided. And gives the Flies a chance to escape the fabric funner before going into the Jar Catch. Thanks! BirdDog
Hi Friend, I Do Recommend the wide mouth. The key is to create a 'join' with your home made Funnel and the Screw Top. Thanks! Have a Good Summer~ BirdDog1227
as I understand...they hunt with sight and thermal sensory (movement and heat). their sight sense overwhelmingly dominates their smelling sense. This wont trap Biting Flies or Black Flies which are keen to smell. Sight versus Smell in this case. Dern Bloodsuckers!!!! Thanks~ BD
LOL You should win something: '1st to Notice' !!! The answer is: the spout was too narrow for fly entry... I appreciate your keen eye! I'll give you a shoutout in next update vid~ Thank you and I wish you a Nice Day~ BirdDog1227
Hello, I Cut away the Top Quarter of the 2-Liter Plastic Bottle. Next I inserted the "funnel" through the Mason Jar's Screw Top Ring. With the aid of a blue permanent marker, I GENEROUSLY traced the proper 'Join Line' and Made my Final Cuts/Trims needed to complete the Jar/Funnel Part. It's always easy to cut more off, Right? Good Luck~BirdDog1227
Hi Friend, they can starve in the Trap... The Movement of the Ball in concert with the Heat is an attractant or lure for the Pest. Thanks to Maximize your Funnel Area~~ I say you should also watch vid on the 'Finnish HorseFly Trap' Version. Try it out, BirdDog1227
Mikey couldnt understand, the hanging the ball, outside !!!! Sure beats hanging those old sticky fly strips out in the barn and horse area.. I remember my sisters screaming when they caught their hair in one loaded with flies...
I used to have a huge amount of horse flies, and you have very few flies in your trap. You must be doing something else to repel your flies.... Otherwise I don't know why you went thru the trouble and expense to make that DIY trap for one horse fly and 5 small flies. I can buy 8 "RESCUE" traps for $40. They kill by the thousands. I know from experience. But they do smell bad.
Thanks for speaking slowly and clear.
look forward to trying this
Brilliantly explained and I like the choice of the tools for this horse fly trap. Especially the idea with the jar and the funnel. Well done!😃👍
The most easy-to-make and low cost flay trap! Thanks you lovely lady.
Tulle is usually polyester, which does not last long in sunlight. I am going to try aluminum screening which has larger holes than fiberglass screen and lets more sun shine on the ball. Blue is a color that deer flies love. My recycle box is swarmed by hundreds of them as I carry it to the curb, so now I wear a dollar store hat with a blue paper drink cup taped to the top. The cup is coated with Tanglefoot, a very sticky product meant to control bugs from climbing up tree trunks. In less than 5 minutes of going outside, dozens of deer flies are stuck to the cup.
Great instruction and very well made video. Thanks for taking the time to make and share.
Thank You Very Much, I appreciate your Interest! I hope this Helps~ Have a Nice Day My Friend!
This is pretty awesome. Between my chickens, barn swallows and bats, I have a minimum of flies, but less is always better. Going to give this a try! I'm sure my horses will appreciate it!
Hello! I hope your summer is starting right! Thank You for watching Best Wishes at Your Farm~ BirdDog1227
use a black ball as they are attracted to heat,,, and if u want,, just hang the ball and cover it will tangle foot brush on sticky stuff and they will stick till dead :))
Thank u
Bravo, that's a great idea.
Awesome trap BirdDog! Have a good'nnn
Thanks Gear Its a Great Success!!!
Enjoyed watching this video. Very interesting.
Hi Deputy! Glad you saw this, Hope you can benefit!!! Great to see you; I'm still EDC'g my Shield ;-) Have a Great Day~ BD
Thank you and you have a great day as well. %^)
Good video BD & explained very well.
Thanks Cybahhh !!! I appreciate the feedback and compliment! Cheers! to See You Soon, BD
Thank you for sharing. I bought my hula hoop at the Dollar Tree for $1 but have not tried it out yet. It seems fairly sturdy. The purple ball (darkest color I could find) was bought at Walmart for $4. Mason jars are easy to find at thrift stores or on Craigslist. I am thinking sheer curtain panels might work and those can be found at thrift stores, too. I am hoping to do this project for under $15.
Horseflies are attracted to dark colored animals such as deer and horses so the ball should be black in color.
Good Job~ I tried several hoops. Water Filled Hoops are NOT Good. The water settles to tilt the trap. That kind of hoop makes trap hang lopsided. And gives the Flies a chance to escape the fabric funner before going into the Jar Catch. Thanks! BirdDog
Very cool, Thanks BirdDog
Thanks Man!
NICE !!!! And cool fly trap too!
Right On Stl !!!
nice, I might have to try this. thanks.
I appreciate it and look forward to any improvement you may have~ Have a good one Friend!!!
That's pretty cool! Good Video!
Thanks Shug, Glad you liked~ BD
never seen one like that, prety neat birddog, i like trappin stuff, haha
Pretty cool Birddog!
Thanks TR!!!
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!
That's What The Ponies Said!🐴🐴💕💕💕
Good work. Well done. I want to take out yellow jacket wasps around my shop. I am thinking of applying some of your ideas. Thank you.
Thanks! Let me know how it goes....Better Keep some Hornet Spray "Handy" Just in Case! LOL See You on the Tube~ BD
Looks familiar. This really does do the trick to get rid of these rascals!
Chuck
Thanks Chuck! Please see the improvements I needed~~ Hope you will try them, too! th-cam.com/video/HasnxvJYDcE/w-d-xo.html
Well Done BD,,Ive Never Seen That Done
Thanks !!! I Made another version ~video coming soon....They Really Work!
I would need a hundred of them fer the farm. Screw it ... I'll stay indoors till snow flys LOL. Cheers from here's BD
OMG I am so Sorry to Hear That!!! I will bring my Bug Net Suit For Sure!!! Cheers! Sask!!!
Very cool!
Hey Hey! Thanks for seeing Justin Say Hey to Jana!!!
I will do that hun! Have a good night!
Let’s do this!
What is the material used? Screening does not work well. Thanks
Very ingenious.
'Professional' Traps on Metal Stands are out there for $250~~~
A much better deal for sure. ;-)
Very cool, nice DIY
Thank You I am impressed with the trap, too (to be honest...) Thanks! BD
You should be, job well done
Nice work and well done video.
Thanks Alot~ Mother Nature never Rests!!! LOL Hope you have a Good Week~ BD
What size canning jar did you use? Is it the wide mouth version? Thanks. Loved the video!
Hi Friend, I Do Recommend the wide mouth. The key is to create a 'join' with your home made Funnel and the Screw Top. Thanks! Have a Good Summer~ BirdDog1227
Great Idea BD Works Good .
Hey Derplinkster Thanks!!
Welcome BD:)
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Why the ball
nice job..Bait wouldnt help with horsefly's ?...Thanks for sharing
as I understand...they hunt with sight and thermal sensory (movement and heat). their sight sense overwhelmingly dominates their smelling sense. This wont trap Biting Flies or Black Flies which are keen to smell. Sight versus Smell in this case. Dern Bloodsuckers!!!! Thanks~ BD
Very clever! I missed though, where do you use the black funnel? Thanks!
LOL You should win something: '1st to Notice' !!! The answer is: the spout was too narrow for fly entry... I appreciate your keen eye! I'll give you a shoutout in next update vid~ Thank you and I wish you a Nice Day~ BirdDog1227
LOL, here I thought I was dim not seeing it! Thank you. I wish you a great day too!
howdy stranger, thats pretty neat!
Hey Bud! Glad you liked the trap! Thanks BD
That's cool BD
A Worthwhile project for sure! Have a Nice Day Trees! ~BD
It works!
Fly Pie Coming Right Up....... ewwwwwwwwwww
Question: How to make the funnel? There must be a size match, or the funnel will be awry.
Hello, I Cut away the Top Quarter of the 2-Liter Plastic Bottle. Next I inserted the "funnel" through the Mason Jar's Screw Top Ring. With the aid of a blue permanent marker, I GENEROUSLY traced the proper 'Join Line' and Made my Final Cuts/Trims needed to complete the Jar/Funnel Part. It's always easy to cut more off, Right? Good Luck~BirdDog1227
i am in england we dont have the heat to kill them in the jar :( any other tips ? x
Hi Friend, they can starve in the Trap... The Movement of the Ball in concert with the Heat is an attractant or lure for the Pest. Thanks to Maximize your Funnel Area~~ I say you should also watch vid on the 'Finnish HorseFly Trap' Version. Try it out, BirdDog1227
thanks dude :}
Mikey couldnt understand, the hanging the ball, outside !!!! Sure beats hanging those old sticky fly strips out in the barn and horse area.. I remember my sisters screaming when they caught their hair in one loaded with flies...
LOL was this in a chat? I hope you 'splained ' it 🐴🐴😍
Saw this on shark tank lmao
yet another use for zip ties!
duct tape and zip ties BABEEEEEEE ~ Wooooot!!!! LOLOLOL ~ BD
I used to have a huge amount of horse flies, and you have very few flies in your trap. You must be doing something else to repel your flies.... Otherwise I don't know why you went thru the trouble and expense to make that DIY trap for one horse fly and 5 small flies. I can buy 8 "RESCUE" traps for $40. They kill by the thousands. I know from experience. But they do smell bad.