Do you have to use a Soapstone box, and what is the benefit of using one? Does is kill the Flies or traps them ?
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The flies are attracted to the liquid contents probably apple cider vinegar. They go into get the vinegar and drown. They will go into any container of apple cider vinegar. These fly traps are more convenient than a cup that spills.
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As far as I know, you don't need the separate soapstone (or ceramic, as I have) box, it just looks better sitting on a counter.
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The best way to deal with the fruit flies... I control them with apple cider vinager and a drop of dawn dish soap. Then I let the worms eat everything in the bin before I add anything else.. I use Heinz cider. Not sure why but I've tried other brands and did not catch any flies. I also use a stemless wine glass. I've been doing this for several years and no mater what u put in your bin. Ur gonna get other visitors. As long as they aren't harmful to the worms they can be controlled.
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I've used 2 Flies Be Gone traps so far and have not seen any dragon flies or bees in them. (and I would stop using it if it killed bees!!!) I don't think the smell that it emits would attract a bee.
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I mix 1.5 tsps. of the oil, a tiny bit of liquid hand soap, and a qt. of water. It's been very effective. I applied it every 5 days, 3 times. The flies are gone & have stayed gone. But I keep checking, just in case.
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Hi there-- okay. Maggots: I've had maggots showing up in the traps I set up. Yes, they are disgusting, but like the adults (when they change into adult flies) they're too dumb to get out. I honestly don't know if vinegar will attract the flies as much as plain water mixed with the "putrid egg" bits used to attract the insects. But honestly, if you have a strong stomach and don't mind removing a trap that has some maggots and/or small flies in it, I don't see the use of adding vinegar to the trap instead of water. That said, if maggots do appear, I suppose an ounce or two of vinegar added to the water wouldn't hurt. I'd say, experiment a bit & see. Hi there-- okay. Maggots: I've had maggots showing up in the traps I set up. Yes, they are disgusting, but like the adults (when they change into adult flies) they're too dumb to get out. I honestly don't know if vinegar will attract the flies as much as plain water mixed with the "putrid egg" bits used to attract the insects. But honestly, if you have a strong stomach and don't mind removing a trap that has some maggots and/or small flies in it, I don't see the use of adding vinegar to the trap instead of water. That said, if maggots do appear, I suppose an ounce or... » Read More Hi there-- okay. Maggots: I've had maggots showing up in the traps I set up. Yes, they are disgusting, but like the adults (when they change into adult flies) they're too dumb to get out. I honestly don't know if vinegar will attract the flies as much as plain water mixed with the "putrid egg" bits used to attract the insects. But honestly, if you have a strong stomach and don't mind removing a trap that has some maggots and/or small flies in it, I don't see the use of adding vinegar to the trap instead of water. That said, if maggots do appear, I suppose an ounce or two of vinegar added to the water wouldn't hurt. I'd say, experiment a bit & see. « Show Less
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I use it primarily for horse fly spray, so I don't use soap. I mix with white vinegar, Avon Skin-So-Soft and water.
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I buried mine in my garden, but other options might be to bury it deep in your compost pile or empty the trap into a bag and then dump into your yard debris recycle bin right before pick-up. (If your trash/recycling company allows you to add "food scraps" to your recycling.) One warning - new flies are attracted by the smell of the bait, so be prepared for flies to swarm around the empty trap until you get a chance to clean it and to be very interested in where ever you dump the old bait. (Burying it might sound like over-kill, but even a few inches of dirt seemed to make the new flies lose interest and go elsewhere.) I buried mine in my garden, but other options might be to bury it deep in your compost pile or empty the trap into a bag and then dump into your yard debris recycle bin right before pick-up. (If your trash/recycling company allows you to add "food scraps" to your recycling.) One warning - new flies are attracted by the smell of the bait, so be prepared for flies to swarm around the empty trap until you get a chance to clean it and to be very interested in where ever you dump the old bait. (Burying it might sound like over-kill, but even a few inches of dirt seemed to make... » Read More I buried mine in my garden, but other options might be to bury it deep in your compost pile or empty the trap into a bag and then dump into your yard debris recycle bin right before pick-up. (If your trash/recycling company allows you to add "food scraps" to your recycling.) One warning - new flies are attracted by the smell of the bait, so be prepared for flies to swarm around the empty trap until you get a chance to clean it and to be very interested in where ever you dump the old bait. (Burying it might sound like over-kill, but even a few inches of dirt seemed to make the new flies lose interest and go elsewhere.) « Show Less
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One trap shoule do fine. It's important to put it "UP WIND" from the garden. The wind carries the scent to the garden area and the bugs fly to the smell. We have two for an area 4,000 sq feet. Does that help?
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No - it will be full of dead fruit flies and you won't have any more solution to put in even if you cleaned it out. You leave it out for 30 days though - it was totally worth the money.
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I bought the Garlic Barrier to keep away white flies and and spider mites and ants. They also help keep other insects away from plants. I bought my over a year ago and it is working for me. Remember it needs to be mix with water. I took a sponge and placed it with some of the plants. My garden is in pots on my deck.
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No. The trap does not even work on flies. There was a really bad problem with flies this year in Southern Idaho and I ended having to kill all of them with windex and a swatter. Save your money, the trap sucks and smells gross!
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One of my traps became so full of flies that it actually broke and fell to the ground it was so heavy! Thankfully, they were pretty much dead (although smelled really bad) and since the contents are non-poisonous, I didn't have to worry about the chickens getting to it, even though I cleaned it up best I could. When there is a good layer of flies/bugs on the top of the water, I swish the bag around a bit and they will sink to the bottom; stirring up the water will also allow the stinky stuff inside that attracts the bugs to be released. I get rid of the traps and replace them when most of the water solution is filled with bugs. Hope this helps! One of my traps became so full of flies that it actually broke and fell to the ground it was so heavy! Thankfully, they were pretty much dead (although smelled really bad) and since the contents are non-poisonous, I didn't have to worry about the chickens getting to it, even though I cleaned it up best I could. When there is a good layer of flies/bugs on the top of the water, I swish the bag around a bit and they will sink to the bottom; stirring up the water will also allow the stinky stuff inside that attracts the bugs to be released. I get rid of the traps and replace them when most of... » Read More One of my traps became so full of flies that it actually broke and fell to the ground it was so heavy! Thankfully, they were pretty much dead (although smelled really bad) and since the contents are non-poisonous, I didn't have to worry about the chickens getting to it, even though I cleaned it up best I could. When there is a good layer of flies/bugs on the top of the water, I swish the bag around a bit and they will sink to the bottom; stirring up the water will also allow the stinky stuff inside that attracts the bugs to be released. I get rid of the traps and replace them when most of the water solution is filled with bugs. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I think they want us to place it far enough away because it really stinks. And the idea was to draw the flies away from the house. Well it does not do so. It does capture them once they find it. It catches alot but there were still many by the house. Putting it as close as you can stand the smell would work.
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It traps them until they die. It's very effective but the downside is it stinks really bad and you don't want to hang it inside your house. We have 2 hanging by our garage doors and that's where most of the flies go.
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I would recommend 3 separate traps if they are far apart protecting their eggs. A good tennis racket style electronic bug zapper works wonders too. Although you have to swat them, then step on them.
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My trap had a billion flies, did not notice any other insects...think the bait is too stinky!
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It will kill them yes, but only if the flies go to it. Flies are not attracted to light like many other bugs. There are special traps made just for flies that would work much better for you, because they will attract the flies.