As fly control services become an increasingly important profit center for PCOs, manufacturers are flooding the market with new products. Here are some of the most innovative products currently on the market.
Because of their ability to transmit disease, many flies and other flying insects are more than just swarming annoyances. News reports of deadly E. coli outbreaks and more mundane foodborne illnesses like dysentery have placed the media spotlight on disease-spreading pests like filth flies and other flying insects. As a result, requests for fly control services have soared.
“My clients have brought me in to learn how to talk to customers about the potential problems of flies,” said George Rambo, president of GR Consulting Services, Herndon, Va. When interacting with customers, Rambo urges his clients to stress the importance of sanitation, particularly as it relates to fly breeding sites. “Mechanical devices and light traps reduce fly populations and can help find breeding sites, but in order to control flies you have to eliminate the breeding sites because that’s where the highest concentrations of flies are,” he said.
That’s why Rambo recommends the use of drain cleaning chemicals, coupled with a thorough clean-up, to control most flying insect problems. Oftentimes, he says, pest management professionals don’t spend enough time cleaning the drains and sumps and, as a result, insecticide treatments aren’t as effective as they could be if the job was done properly. “My recommendation is to clean the drain thoroughly and then use products like EnzaMagic, DF5000 or Fly Gel as preventive treatments,” Rambo said. “They will keep organic debris from building up.”
Still, Rambo said both the pest control industry and commercial services (i.e., restaurants) have made strides in controlling flies. “I’ve been seeing more and more fly light traps in grocery stores, and restaurants are putting up new wall sconces which are more attractive than the older ones,” Rambo said. As a result, demand for flying insect control services in all types of accounts is on the rise, a good sign for the pest control industry.
The following is a listing of products available to PCOs offering fly control services. Manufacturers, if your product is not listed please send a photo and a press release about the product to PCT magazine, 4012 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 or fax the information to 216/961-0364 and it will appear in an upcoming issue of PCT.
Actron, Inc.’s GT-180 adhesive-board light trap is designed to provide effective fly control where space is at a premium and appearance is important. The sleek GT-180 is only 3 inches deep, but it accommodates two 25-watt UV bulbs and a large 9-inch by 16-inch black glueboard that camouflages the catch, making it ideal for sensitive commercial and food service applications, according to the manufacturer.
The lamps and the board are easily accessible through a hinged door. A corrosion-resistant polyurethane enamel finish ensures that the GT-180 will continue to look good, furnishing unobtrusive but effective control in confined mounting areas.
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Advanced Systems has developed a professional UV meter that measures the effectiveness of fly lights in the field and determines where and what power of fly light to install in a particular area. The UV-A Meter shows the condition of tubes, providing an instant measurement of the light’s performance.
The UV-A Meter has an easy-to-read display designed for field use, giving an instantaneous readout of UV outputs, showing lamp condition (and background UV levels) without calculations or reference to tables or charts. The meter compensates automatically for background UV, which can also be measured separately for site surveys and power specification. The meter is factory-calibrated and has a battery life of more than 200 hours.
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AgriSense manufactures Generic Fly Boards for a wide range of electronic flying insect control systems. The pheromone-based sticky boards have ultraviolet light inhibitors formulated into the glue. These inhibitors prolong the glue’s effectiveness and increase board life, reducing overall costs. The company also offers Magnet Liquid Bait, an attractant that when used with the company’s Dome Trap is an effective, less expensive alternative to an electrical fly machine, the manufacturer says. Magnet Liquid Bait is available in two formulations, one for flies and fruit flies and the other for yellow jackets and wasps. Both formulations come in 250-ml bottles and are pesticide free.
Available from Air-Scent International are several flying insect control products. The Meter Mist’r metered aerosol dispenser is a sleek, attractive dispenser that emits shots from most metered aerosols. Also, metered insecticides from Air-Scent control flying insects for 30 to 60 days in areas up to 6,000 cubic feet, according to the manufacturer. The insecticides are natural pyrethrin-metered aerosols that fit most metered dispenseners.
In addition to the company’s other flying insect products, Air-Scent also offers the Insect Fogger, featuring micro-droplets that keep the 0.5% pyrethrin suspended for excellent flushing action and quick control.
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The Mosquito Magnet from American Biophysics is a new portable, stand-alone mosquito and biting fly trap. The patent-pending technology of the Mosquito Magnet creates a plume consisting of the proper mix of carbon dioxide, water vapor and humidity. This plume attracts only mosquitoes and other biting insects and is not harmful to the environment. Once the insects reach the source of the plume, the patent-pending dual fan assembly that disperses the plume simultaneously vacuums and collects the insects into a net where they dehydrate and die. Mosquito Magnet runs quietly using a built-in thermometer electric power generator, thus eliminating the need for a battery or electrical line connection.
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Anderson Environmental Systems offers two easy ways to catch fruit flies. The Natural Catch Plus is an easy-to-use, non-toxic trap that is made of FDA-approved food grade material. It is effective for 30 days and its unique design is useful on various types of displays or on countertops. Also, DF5000, manufactured by J.I. Holcolmb Manufacturing Company, is an ultra-strength drain treatment to prevent and eliminate drain flies. The special formula digests organic masses with selective active bacteria. It contains no insecticides or poisons, may be used in food service drains and will not damage plumbing.
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Atlantic Paste & Glue introduces the SpiderWeb 930 Fly Glue Trap. This trap is perfect for controlling flies in areas where high numbers of flies are noted. The SpiderWeb measures 24 feet by 12 inches and can capture more than 100,000 flies per trap. The trap can be used to control stable flies and domestic house flies and controls flies that are chemically resistant to other control efforts. With the use of one trap per 600 square feet of area, the trap has exhibited 70% to 80% control of fly populations, according to the manufacturer.
The Fly Inn Window from Farnam Co.’s pest control division contains no pesticides, pheromones or attractants. Instead it uses the light and heat from windows to attract flies and other insects to its sticky interior. Captured flies are hidden from view and dried body parts that might fall off the insect will remain in the disposable trap’s interior. Hands never touch glue or insects. The product is designed for use in kitchens, restaurants, hospitals, extended care facilities and childrens’ rooms.
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Gardner Manufacturing, Inc. introduces the WS-75 wall sconce. The WS-75 wall sconce is constructed of carbon steel and uses the latest in lighting technology. It features a large open area behind the housing for storage of excess length of power cord and an aluminum reflector behind the UV lamp to enhance attraction of flying insects. The WS-75 is available in polished brass and white finishes.
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The Gilbert Sticky Fox from Gilbert Industries provides silent capture of flies. The product outperforms more expensive glueboard light traps, according to the manufacturer. The fly trap features large, double glueboard capacity, easy maintenance, wall mounting and under-counter mounting. The nickel-chromed guard swings up for easy access to lamps and glueboard, making periodic cleaning and/or replacement easier. The Sticky Fox’s frame and interior structure are made of aluminized steel for strength.
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Insect-O-Cutor, manufacturer of industrial/commercial grade insect light traps, offers innovative pest control solutions while addressing end-user demands (such as energy consumption) with a complete line of energy-efficient models. Models may help facilities comply with federal lighting programs (i.e., the EPA’s “Green Lights” and EPACT). The wall-mounted model 7194E is constructed of steel and employs state-of-the-art electrical and lighting components. This unit is also equipped with three T8 blacklight insect attraction lamps. It is ideal for industrial settings including warehouses, along loading bays, beside roll-up doors and near employee entrances.
For increased operational efficiency, the lamps are powered by electronic-ballasted circuitry that converts normal 60-hertz line current to 25 kHz. The model may be wall mounted, flush mounted or corner mounted in a facility.
The Insect Inn IV Fly Control System from Paraclipse provides zapless, sprayless pest elimination. This decorative wall-mounted unit uses ultraviolet light and a combination of special attractants to lure flies and other insects onto a decoyed entrapment surface. The auto advance, replaceable cartridge system continuously eliminates thousands of flies, while remaining effective for up to 45 days on a single cartridge. It automatically advances a fresh adhesive surface and fresh attract-ants. This continual replacement system makes the Insect Inn IV suitable for use in restaurants, commercial kitchens, food-handling areas, supermarkets, factories, cafeterias, hospitals, food processing facilities or anywhere else flies and other flying insects pose a health threat.
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Available through B&W Sales and Marketing, the new Mantis 1x2 unit is the latest member of the Mantis family of fly control units. Manufactured by PestWest Electronics, the Mantis 1x2 is an ultra-slim, wall-mounted unit, compact, unobtrusive and attractive to the eye. The Mantis 1x2 uses two high-powered 15-watt UV bulbs and the same size sticky board as the original Mantis. The unit uses revolutionary Reflectobakt sleeves to overcome the problems other sticky traps have of the glue drying out under UV light. The unit is ideal for use in food preparation and other areas where hygiene is paramount.
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Plan B., Inc., a San Antonio, Texas-based company, offers the PyraGlow Insect Management System. With 40 watts of flying insect power, this new insect management tool is a non-chemical alternative for PCOs. The low profile design emits light 180 degrees for effective appeal. The extra large adhesive trapping surface provides weeks of service and the all-metal construction means durability with ease of maintenance. All replaceable components, including the lamp starter, are accessible without the use of tools. The product is well-suited for use in food processing areas in accordance with applicable guidelines of USDA and FDA.
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The RESCUE! Disposable Fly Trap, developed and manufactured by Sterling International, Inc., is a non-pesticide product that can capture between 15,000 and 20,000 flies per trap. The product is virtually maintenance free; PCOs simply need to add water and hang the trap. The attractant is enclosed, so there is no handling or mess. When the trap is full, PCOs simply close the top cap and place in the garbage for easy disposal.
The Aurora 360 illuminated fly trap system from Waterbury Companies provides a unique halo of light that appears as a window to flying insects. The unit is designed to lure flies within 6,000 cubic feet of the trap. Aurora 360 is available in a quartz battery-operated clock model for commercial areas and in a dining area model that is designed to fit any decor.
The combination of the reflector plate and bulb amplify and project light. A 25-watt UV bulb provides the equivalent light of a 40-watt bulb. The device features a tough, ABS-molded plastic construction to provide years of use.
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Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories offers the Vector Nova fly control system, which consists of low-voltage insect lights and capturing boards that attract a wide range of insects. The trap uses 15-watt UV bulbs to attract flying insects to the unit where they become trapped onto the glueboard fully intact.
The glueboard offers more than 200 square inches of catch area that provides sufficient space for maximum capture; therefore, pest control professionals will have less frequent glueboard replacements. The boards are specially designed to reduce the appearance of captured insects by camouflaging them, allowing placement in public areas while maintaining discreet control. This feature makes the boards ideal for areas with heavy fly infestations or longer intervals between servicing. The Vector Nova is an indoor system that operates continuously for sanitary fly control 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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The Victor Fly Magnet Traps with bait for outdoor use are the latest products from Woodstream’s fly control product division. The traps are economical, reusable and available in both a quart and gallon sizes. They come with supplied bait and additional bait packs are available. The Fly Magnet bait is non-toxic and may be used safely around children and pets, according to the manufacturer. With their unique white diamond lid, the Fly Magnet Traps are highly effective on house and bottle flies.
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The QuikStrike Fly Abatement Strip is the latest addition to Zoëcon’s fly control product line. Featuring the active ingredient nithiazine, QuikStrike controls flies in just seconds. The product is a unique, self-contained strip that targets and controls nuisance flies, including house flies and lesser house flies. The flies are drawn to the strip by a triple attractant comprised of two feeding attractants plus a fly sex pheromone. The product is designed to be placed in fly-feeding areas like garbage cans, compactors and dumpsters. QuikStrike can be used outdoors or in protected indoor areas for up to eight weeks of fly control.
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