Questions and Answers for RESCUE Outdoor Reusable Fly Trap Canister

A:  Not sure about horse flys, they are bigger that regular flys. It could work cause the hole at the bottom of the tunnel is big enough for a horse fly. U might need to dump it more often.

A:  YES, IF IT'S A FLY IT WORKS ....

A:  Hi there! This product is labeled for the house fly, lesser house fly, cluster fly, lance fly, secondary screwworm fly, flesh fly, false stable fly, blow flies and bottle flies. If you are referring to a species of biting fly, we recommend using our TrapStik for Biting Flies or Mosquito Repellent GoClip, both are effective against biting fly species.

A:  I think it depends on the bait used. Might have to try different "smelly" baits

A:  All flies!

A:  I would definitely not suggest it. It smells awful. Like a dead animal with fishy overtones. And I am not joking. When we put it out, we thought there was like a dead raccoon or something under the deck, the rotting smell was so strong. If you are doing an indoor trap, maybe you want to try like apple cider vinegar and dishwashing soap in a bowl, that catches flies depending on what type. Or you can put it in a bottle with a thin neck. And once black flies are in there apparently it is harder for them to escape.

A:  Not sure unless you have flies in your house I guess you can hang it up.

A:  Yes, that's where I use mine

A:  Cautiously. The smell is so bad you will want to put just a little bit of the bait in it with just a 1/2 inch of water, I transferred the bait to a glass jar . Then I tap a little out as needed. I usually place it in a window sill where the flies are trying to get out through the screening. I close the glass window until it touches the top of the jar and wait for the wind to blow just right. They'll catch the scent eventually and race for the jar. You do not want the jar to tip over, nor do you want to use the full amount.

A:  No, this can not be used indoors.

A:  I think instructions said about 2 weeks but I’ll let it out for another week and see if more flies get in.

A:  the refill says it last a month. you pour the powder in, then water. mix it and set it. depending on how hot it is (ours is in direct sunlight on a roof, no available trees to shade it), the mixture may evaporate sooner tho ours has lasted for 4 weeks. you would refill it, sooner, if its chock full of flies as has happened with some people where it has become deluged with bugs. on our los angeles roof, once a month seems to be enough. there is a bit of liquid (now sludge...) left in there after a month. and oddly enough still some very dumb flies who decide yes they want to explore this thick goop of dead wet rotting brethren and who still poke their heads then their bodies into the trap.

A:  I Raise chickens… And use this product for the first time. Within two weeks they were all completely full. Definitely has a smell. Planning on dumping it in trash bag and rincing it out and reusing the bottle. But with dealing with that flies and disease I am reconsidering using the disposable kind and spending a few more dollars. It may be worth it

A:  It will fill itself so full of flies you'll see them piled up almost to the top. I think the smell lasts about a month or so. I use it on my windowsills to trap indoor flies. I don't put all the bait in for this. I'd be nauseated. I use a little bit at a time. This is also good for leaving in a closed room for a couple of hours. All the flies in it should be in the trap.

A:  All season, unless the water dries quickly (like in the arid southwest). Add water to the orignal water level mark - should work well all season. If you are in Florida, I would instruct you to view the catch jar once every quarter, empty as needed and refill. This unit may be reused. Wish I had this in Fla. when I worked on a horse farm - we had to run a "fogger" all the time to keep the flies at bay.

A:  It says 30 days. It lasted 3 days and flies were filled to capacity.

A:  Last about a month.

A:  1) When it's full of flies 2) When you can't tolerate the smell any longer. 3) When there isn't any water left in it 4) After it has been hanging for a month. Or, whichever, comes first.

A:  The instructions say to replace the liquid in the Fly Trap every month or sooner if it becomes full of flies. But it looks as if I wait to replace the liquid when it is full, I may be waiting 8-9 months... or longer

A:  The trap should be emptied and reused (with a refill attractant packet) when it's full, when it dries out, or after 30 days - whichever comes first. How long it lasts depends on the fly population in your area and how quickly the trap fills with flies. Generally speaking, each use will last about 30 days. If the water in the trap is evaporating too quickly in hot and dry weather, you can add a little more water to extend the use.

A:  You want to keep fly traps away from home entrances and outdoor activities (such as the pool). It's not a pleasant smell, but it does the trick on flies! Your dogs will like the odor and might try to get into the traps, so be sure to hang them out of their reach. 20-30 feet away from home entrances and human activity should do the trick.

A:  this honestly smells like a dead rotting animal. i know flies like disgusting things, and this certainly smells like one. for a few days we kept sniffing around our deck thinking something died underneath it! then we realized it was this. besides rotting animal it also has a fishy essence. suffice it to say it does not at all smell nice. but i am now on my second month of using it and it has attracted a whole new batch of dumb flies. and killed them! if you won't be near it to smell it, it should not be an issue. we also tied them to tree limbs so they are not generally accessible. :-)

A:  Rotting meat

A:  It puts an extremely strong sort of rotten smell that you just don't want to be around.

A:  Bought several from local big box store not very impressed. It caught alot of gnats very few flies. I am raising baby kittens in my work shop so i floated a empty 3 oz can of cat food( not clean) in the container checked it about 6 hrs. later and wow it was full of flies. good concept with the right bait. hope this helps

A:  smells like a dead rotting animal... just bad, bad!

A:  The smell is not really loud but it kinda smell like fish fiterlizer

A:  Didn’t really notice a smell more for flies.

A:  it does smell. it's best to put it six-eight feet off ground but dogs are aware of it

A:  it smells bad but works, I use the disposable one and change every month

A:  NO. I believe gnats do not feed after maturity, or else they feed on different substances. I think they exist to breed and die. It seems to attract wasps since they are carrion feeders. If you are going to use this inside a window seal, sprinlka s small amount of bait with a little bit of water cause this stuff really stinks. I have seen the flies in my house go right in it, especially if the air is still. I wish I could find the old brass screens. Then I could whack the flies without breaking the modern screens. I think stainless steel screans are available. They are pricey.

A:  This trap is just for common filth flies, not gnats. For gnats, we recommend the TrapStik for Biting Flies and the Mosquito DecoShield lantern.

A:  does good with the bait provided different bait different results

A:  yes it will

A:  yes

A:  I have used for past 4 years, throw them in my trash when they pick up

A:  I had no success w/this product, caught only 4- flies in the past 7 days with this but caught way over 100 with the disposable fly tray bag.

A:  I dumped it by accident, because the lid comes off too easily.

A:  We live on a ranch and just dumped its contents into a zip lock bag and threw in the dumpster.

A:  By a Skunk. The first night a skunk came and destroyed this trap. Spilled it EVERYWHERE. Now I have flies and an unbearable smell in my entryway & porch. I will never buy one of these again as long as I live.

A:  i had to throw them away - sealed in another container. It was disgusting. Full of dead and alive files.

A:  just pour into a different container and throw it way

A:  First of all, please be advised that flies ARE attracted to this foul smelling serum from miles away. It IS a fly "attractant". Flies that are not near your house will fly to your house to get to the attractant. So, by using this product, YOU are enticing flies to come to your property. Regarding disposal - I double wrapped the containers in two heavy duty garbage bags, covered the floor of my van with newspapers, then drove two blocks and dumped them in a trash can at a bus stop. You cannot put it in your garbage container at home, as that will cause a maggot infestation (flies nesting/eggs).

A:  This can be rinsed out, but I would suggest wearing disposable rubber gloves. The rotting flies could be carrying bacteria and disease.

A:  I just unscrewed the cap and dumped it in a vacant lot away from the house. It is good to do this when you really need a bath and are wearing old clothes.