Catalog of Beneficials -- Fly Control |
Overview: Search And Destroy Control For Flies
Start regular releases of parasitic wasps when flies appear in the spring so colonies can reproduce and build up on the first generations of flies. Regular fly parasite releases during warm months combined with optional trapping of adult flies and minimizing fly breeding habitat constitute an effective, economical fly control program. Good early fly control is easier than attacking a population that has gotten out of control. Prolific and adaptable Muscidifurax raptorellus and aggressive Muscidifurax zaraptor are mixed with hardy Spalangia cameroni. Durable release stations are available to protect fly parasites.
For informational Bulletins on the insects in a biocontrol program see Bulletins.
The prices below are for one-time only purchase, or schedules of 4 shipments, 8 shipments and 12 shipments during fly season. We work with you to set up a program and modify it on the 'fly' to adjust for more or fewer flies Call 800-248-BUGS to set up a fly control program.
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BENEFICIAL |
TARGET |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
fly parasite wasp
actual size is approximately 1/10 inch
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Fly control
Filth breeding flies
housefly, stable fly, lesser housefly
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FP2 |
2,500/bag |
12.00 |
5+ bags |
9.00 |
10+ bags |
7.00 |
FP5 |
5,000/bag |
14.50 |
5+ bags |
10.00 |
10+ bags |
8.00 |
Use early sign of flies as a resource for releasing
and growing your own fly biocontrols
for the season.
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FP10 |
10,000/bag |
16.50 |
5+ bags |
13.00 |
10+ bags |
10.50 |
20+ bags |
9.25 |
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FP20 |
20,000/bag |
28.50 |
5+ bags |
24.00 |
10+ bags |
18.00 |
20+ bags |
16.00 |
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FP50 |
50,000/bag |
52.00 |
5+ bags |
46.00 |
10+ bags |
43.00 |
20+ bags |
41.00 |
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FP5X4
|
5,000/bag |
14.07 |
Schedule of 4 shipments |
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FP5X8
|
5,000/bag |
13.49 |
Schedule of 8 shipments |
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FP5X12
|
5,000/bag |
12.91 |
Schedule of 12 shipments |
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FP10X4
|
10,000/bag |
16.01 |
Schedule of 4 shipments |
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FP10X8
|
10,000/bag |
15.35 |
Schedule of 8 shipments |
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FP10X12
|
10,000/bag |
14.69 |
Schedule of 12 shipments |
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FP20X4
|
20,000/bag |
27.65 |
Schedule of 4 shipments |
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FP20X8
|
20,000/bag |
26.51 |
Schedule of 8 shipments |
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FP20X12
|
20,000/bag |
25.37 |
Schedule of 12 shipments |
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FP50X4
|
50,000/bag |
50.44 |
Schedule of 4 shipments |
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FP50X8
|
50,000/bag |
48.36 |
Schedule of 8 shipments |
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FP50X12
|
50,000/bag |
46.28
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Schedule of 12 shipments |
Fly Parasite Release Stations
Polypropylene plastic mesh cylinder to safely hold fly parasites for release, can be hung with bail, strapped onto a pipe or hung on a screw, hang 3-5 ft above ground. Place small handful of FP in each container each shipment. When full, empty and start over. Place cylinders around fly breeding sites, near where fly maggots are found, every 100 ft or so, 5-10/acre.Station protects FP from predators, birds, being trampled under foot, so your fly parasites – FP may continue to emerge over 3 week period. |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
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FPRS
SET
|
set of 5 stations |
18.50 |
5+ sets |
12.50 |
10+ sets |
10.00 |
FPRS
Each |
Individual release stations |
5.75 |
FLY PARASITE SCHEDULES |
Arrange for shipments to arrive every 1, 2, 3 or more weeks through the fly season. Choose between two levels of price savingsshorter schedules of at least 4 shipment dates and longer schedules of at least 16 shipment dates with more discount. Feel free to increase or decrease the number of bags and make adjustments in shipping dates as needed |
Estimating Numbers of Fly Parasites to Order
A standard FP10 unit contains a minimum of 10,000 fly pupae from which 20,000 adult parasites will emerge. Factors affecting recommended numbers of parasites: numbers of flies, amount and wetness of manure or other organic matter for fly breeding, temperature, humidity, naturally-occurring beneficial controls, incoming migrations and use of bait traps. Starting guidelines are based on 500 to 1,000 parasites per large animal per month depending on concentration or amount of manure. Use two parasites per small animal per month. Double up when fly problems are severe and cut back when the parasites are well-established and the weather is cooler and drier. |
At North Carolina Zoological Park, most animal manure is composted. George uses fly parasites to find flies breeding around pile edges and hard to clean places. |
Schedules and numbers of units used in some typical seasonal programs: (1 unit = 1 FP10)
Area |
Rate |
Frequency |
Amount suggested |
Stables |
100 parasites/horse |
every 2-4 weeks |
1-4 units/month for up to 30 horses |
Feedlots |
250 parasites/head |
every 1-2 weeks |
7-10 units/week for 1,000 head |
Dairies |
200 parasites/cow, 1,000/calf |
weekly during |
5-7 units/week for 100 cows |
Poultry breeders |
6 parasites/bird |
weekly |
5 units/week for 10,000 breeders |
Poultry layers |
4 parasites/bird |
weekly |
1 unit/week for 10,000 layers |
Compost |
500-1,500 parasites/cu. yd |
monthly |
5-15 units/month for 100 cubic yards |
To develop a basic release program, increase or decrease suggested release rates based on these factors:
Factor |
Increase |
Decrease |
number of flies |
high |
low |
manure or organic matter |
a lot |
little |
manure moisture content |
wet |
dry |
control measures established |
no existing program |
good program |
rain |
regularly |
little |
humidity |
damp |
dry |
drainage |
could be better |
good |
animal watering equipment |
leaky |
no leaks |
temperature |
hot |
cool |
existing biocontrols (i.e. beetles, mites & fungi) |
few |
many |
bait traps |
dont use |
use |
flies migrating in |
yes |
no |
flies hauled in (i.e. to composting sites) |
yes |
no |
comfort level with flies |
low |
higher |
neighbors comfort level with flies |
low |
higher |
budget for control |
good |
low |
health concerns |
yes |
no |
OTHER ORGANISMS FOR FLY CONTROL |
BENEFICIAL |
TARGET PEST |
RATE |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
balEnce Fly Spray suspension of the spores (conidia) of Beauveria bassiana, an insect-eating fungus. |
flies |
15 oz bottle treats up to 50K sq ft
|
BALENCE15 |
bottle |
98.00 |
5+ bottles |
95.00 |
10+ bottles |
92.00 |
balEnce, darkling beetle eating fungus |
darkling beetles |
15 oz bottle treats up to 50K sq ft |
BALDKB15 |
15 oz bottle |
128.00 |
5+ bottles |
124.00 |
10+ bottles |
122.00 |
BALBTDB12 |
12 pound pail |
130.00 |
5+ pails |
125.00 |
10+ pails |
120.00 |
Carcinops pumilio
hister beetle,
adult |
fly eggs, small larvae in manure pits in chicken house |
10K/pit |
HISTER1 |
10,000 |
Please call for info |
Hister House
set on manure piles to attract and keep hister beetles |
for collecting and moving predatory beetles when cleaning out manure, or setting up new house |
100300/
manure pit |
HISTERH |
100 traps |
Please call for info |
Ophyra
hydrotaea aenescens predatory fly, pupa, adults don't bother animals |
fly larvae in wet manure away from light, larvae feed on house fly larvae |
10/ 1K ft2
manure |
|
10,000 pupae |
Please call for info |
Steinernema feltiae
beneficial parasitic nematode
needs moisture and media temp of over 55ºF |
filth breeding flies, maggot, pupa stage1 million per 50 sq. ft.
1 billion per acre |
See nematode
section |
NESF10P |
10 mil/tray |
27.00 |
NESF50BB |
50 mil/tray |
50.00 |
5+ trays |
41.00 |
NESFCSBB
case of 1.25 billion |
case |
275.00 |
5+ cases |
269.00 |
TRAPS & LURES |
Sagebrush Traps metal outdoor "solar-powered," screen cone design,
bait recipes included. catches flies or yellow jackets, depending on bait.
Fly bait: molasses 1:3 with water or use fly attractants. Yellow jacket bait: meat scraps
Sagebrush Trap Bulletin |
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
Sagebrush H1 Trap hanging model |
7" dia, 10" high, wire bail, holds tuna can. Ideal for yellow jackets using meat baits. Use around pets that are attracted to bait |
FTH1 |
1 trap |
42.00 |
4+ traps |
27.00 |
8+ traps |
23.00 |
Sagebrush S2 Trap, Small standing model, fits over 9” dia pie pan |
10" dia, 10" high, Holds larger baits. Good for ground hovering flies |
FTS2 |
1 trap |
N/A |
4+ traps |
N/A |
Sagebrush E2 Exclusion Trap sits on top of a 5 gallon bucket |
13" dia x 13" high, Exclusion model prevents flies breeding in bait. Keeps bait attractive, decreases flies.
|
FTE2
|
1 trap |
N/A |
4+ traps |
N/A |
8+ traps |
N/A |
Sagebrush S3 Trap, Medium standing model sits on top of a 5 gal bucket
|
12.75" dia, 10" high.
Use in hot dry conditions, mix bait with 5 gallons water
|
FTS3 |
1 trap |
54.00 |
4+ traps |
47.00 |
8+ traps |
40.00 |
Sagebrush S5 Trap, for 55 gal drum
|
24" dia, 16" high. Use around large animals and in high fly areas holds 4 million flies
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FTS5
|
1 trap
|
N/A |
4+ traps |
N/A |
Sagebrush S5 Exclusion Trap, sits on 55 gal drum
|
24" dia, 16" high. Exclusion model - keeps flies out of bait |
FTS5E
|
1 trap
|
N/A |
4+ traps |
N/A |
Farnam "Starbar" Fly Attractant, 8 x 30g water soluble pouches per bag. Case contains 12 bags
|
potent, fast acting, just add to water
Use 2 pouches per gallon |
FLYATT |
1 bag |
16.00 |
5+ bags |
13.00 |
FLYATT-CS |
cs of 12 |
135.00 |
5+ cases |
127.00 |
Fly Lure, No-Gag-Me |
Mix with water. Mild odor until fermemtation occurs (2 weeks) |
FTLURNO3 |
3/pack |
9.25 |
FTLURNO10 |
10/pack |
28.95 |
4+ packs |
19.95 |
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
CODE
|
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
Chemtica Flower Bag Fly Trap , fly sex attractant plus feeding stimulants |
Add water & hang. |
FTFB
|
1-4 traps |
9.00 |
5+ traps |
7.50 |
10+ traps |
6.00 |
FTFB18
18 traps per box
|
1-4 boxes |
92.00 |
5+ boxes |
80.00
|
Rescue Big Bag Fly Trap
add water and hang, disposable, no touching bait or flies, use where you need fast, short term control |
flies, house, false stable, blow, blue bottle, green bottle, flesh, face flies, etc., double capacity of standard bag, holds to 40K flies |
FTBB
Currently
Unavailable |
1 dozen |
N/A |
3+ dozen |
N/A |
EcoTrap Jumbo Bag Fly Trap
Currently
Unavailable
|
Use for fast, short-term, high-capacity control. Disposable. Holds over 40K flies. Add water & hang. Bait lasts up to 6 months. |
FTJB
|
1 trap |
N/A |
5+ traps |
N/A |
10+ traps |
N/A |
FTJB50 |
cs of 50 |
N/A |
Insect-A-Peel Magnum Trap, 6 inch diameter tube insects stick to surface, fresh section rolled into place, attracts from 360º, 30 inch long trap section combine with lures for more effect |
flying insects, fly, whitefly, moth, etc., sticky trap with a supply reel of a 6" dia tube of sticky plastic film, pull off one reel, roll onto a take-up reel |
STSMAG
|
standing trap |
92.00 |
5+ traps |
80.00 |
10+ traps |
76.00 |
Insect-A-Peel Hanging Magnum Trap, hanging version of above |
for hanging under eaves, in barns or greenhouses |
STHMAG
|
hanging trap |
58.00 |
5+ traps |
42.00 |
10+ traps |
39.00 |
Insect-A-Peel Magnum Supply Reel, 50 ft roll, 6 inch diameter, yellow with printed flies as attractant |
reel of sticky material for magnum traps, lasts about a year, also grid pattern for counting insects |
ST6X50R
|
reel |
50.00 |
5+ reels |
34.00 |
10+ reels |
32.00 |
Insect-A-Peel Hanging Mini Trap, 3 inch diameter, 15 inch trap length |
small version of trap for confined areas or low numbers of flies |
STHMINI |
small hanging |
58.00 |
5+ traps |
42.00 |
10+ traps |
39.00 |
Mini Supply Reel, 25 ft roll, 3 inch diameter, yellow with printed flies as visual attractant |
replacement reel of sticky tube for hanging mini trap |
ST3X25R
|
mini reel |
46.00 |
5+ reels |
29.00 |
10+ reels |
25.00 |
Rescue Reusable Yellow Jacket Trap lures wasps into trap where they dry up, lasts several seasons |
proven cone design, pheromone bait that attracts dozen+ species of biting wasps, start early in spring to catch young queens |
YJTR |
each |
18.00 |
6+ traps |
11.00 |
12+ traps |
9.00 |
Rescue Replacement Yellow Jacket Attractant lasts for several weeks |
bait for Rescue YJ, Sagebrush, other traps, sex pheromone attracts 12+ sp. of yellow jackets |
YJTA |
10/pack |
10.00 |
5+ packs |
8.50 |
10+ packs |
7.00 |
Traps and Equipment |
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
CODE |
QUANTITY |
PRICE |
Sticky Fly Tape
|
Vertical hanging fly tape. No insecticides, odorless, non-toxic, compostable. |
FLYTAPE |
per tape |
1.00 |
12+ tapes |
.75 |
25+ tapes |
.50 |
FLYTAPECS |
case of 100 tapes |
50.00 |
Sticky Biting Fly Trap
for trapping stable flies. Catches up to 5,000 flies per trap |
Place 70-100 ft apart in full sun around compost/manure piles. Fiberglass cylinder, stake, 2 sticky sleeves included. |
STBF |
1 trap |
27.00
|
5+ traps |
19.50 |
10+ traps |
17.00 |
Replacement Sleeves-
Clear |
Replacement sleeves for STBF
10 sleeves/ package. Replace when covered with flies or dust. |
STRS10-CS |
1 package |
27.00 |
5+ packages |
19.50 |
Sticky Face Fly Trap
for trapping face flies. |
Attach trap to metal pole at a 45º 2 ft above the ground. Mount on T post, not included. |
STFF |
1 trap |
25.00 |
5+ traps |
17.00 |
Replacement Sleeves-
White |
Replacement sleeves for STFF
10 sleeves/ package. Replace when covered with flies or dust |
STRS10-W |
1 package |
27.00 |
5+ packages |
19.50 |
Sticky Fly Ribbon 1/8 in X 1000 ft, white |
house flies, stable flies, lesser house flies, horse flies, deer flies, other biting flies. Holds up to 40K flies |
STRIBBON |
per ribbon |
42.00 |
5+ ribbons |
35.00 |
10+ ribbons |
27.00 |
Sticky Fly Ribbon dispenser kit for 1/8 in X 1K ft |
dispenser kit for sticky fly ribbon |
STDISP-RIB |
per dispenser |
45.00 |
5+ dispensers |
38.00 |
ODOR MANAGEMENT |
Odor is the way many insects locate food and sites to lay eggs. If you control odor from decomposing organic matter you can decrease flies attracted to scatole from fermenting manure and alcohols from fermenting sugars. Also, consider animal health and worker comfort in areas with strong odors. Odor can be a sign that a biological process has gone wrong and can benefit from some managerial attention. |
There are several ways to decrease odor:
- Change conditions (i.e. drying) to stop decomposition.Shift decomposition process, such as with acid, inoculants, or composting, away from anaerobic microbes that live without oxygen and produce bad odors to aerobic microbes that need oxygen and give off pleasant odors.
- Intercept and neutralize odors in the air (see Bioworld Odor Neutralizer below).
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See also
Lures for Fly Traps
Rincon-Vitova Catalog of Fly Control in HTML
Catalog of Fly Control in PDF
Catalogo de Controle de Moscas (Spanish version of Catalog) in PDF
Other Organisms for Fly Control - Catalog
Sagebrush Fly and Yellow Jacket Traps For Outdoor Use - Catalog
Sagebrush Trap Information
Odor Management
USDA and EPA Regulatory Issues
Aphid Biocontrol
Mealybug, Scale and Whitefly Biocontrol
Mite and Thrips Biocontrol
Caterpillar (Moth) Biocontrol
Leafminer and etc Biocontrol
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