Flytraps and Their Operation [1930]Bishopp, F. C. (Fred Corry)
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Flytraps and Their Operation [1930]
Bishopp, F. C. (Fred Corry)
Flies -- Control
A mixture of 1 part of a cheap cane molasses (blackstrap or New Orleans)
and 3 parts of water is one of the most economical and effective baits
for the house fly. Sugar-beet or stock molasses, which is very cheap in
regions where produced, when mixed in the foregoing proportions is fairly
attractive. Sirup made by dissolving 1 part of ordinary brown sugar in 4
parts of water and allowing the mixture to stand a day or two to induce
fermentation is almost equal to molasses and water as a fly bait. If it is
desired to use the sirup immediately after making it, a small quantity of
vinegar should be added. Honeybees are sometimes caught in large numbers
with this bait. When this happens some of the other baits recommended
should be used.
On dairy farms probably milk is next choice as a bait to cane-molasses
solution, considering its convenience. The addition of ripe bananas or
other fruit increases the attractiveness of the milk bait. The curd
from milk, with one-half pound of brown sugar added for each pound, and
water to make it thoroughly moist, is a very good bait and continues to
be attractive for 10 days or longer if Kept moist. A mash consisting
of one-half pound of bran, 1 quart of milk, 1 quart of water, 2
tablespoonfuls of brown sugar, and a yeast cake makes an attractive and
lasting bait.
The foregoing baits are rendered more attractive by stirring occasionally.
=BLOWFLY BAITS FOR USE AROUND MARKETS, ETC.=
With the baits before mentioned few blowflies will be caught. For use
about slaughterhouses, butcher shops, and other places where blowflies
are troublesome it has been determined that the mucous membranes which
form the lining of the intestines of cattle or hogs are without equal as
a bait. This material, which is commonly spoken of as "gut slime," can
be obtained from packing houses where sausage casings are prepared. The
offensive odor of this bait renders its use undesirable around habitations
or materials intended for human consumption.
At the front of and at loading docks of meat-packing establishments, where
house flies are troublesome and blowflies are usually not abundant, it
is best to bait the traps with one of the house-fly baits listed above.
Around meat markets, where both house flies and blowflies abound, one of
the combination baits given on page 13 should be employed.
=BAITS FOR SCREW-WORMS AND BLOWFLIES UNDER RANGE CONDITIONS=
Where rabbits or other wild animals are plentiful they make a very
satisfactory bait for use on the ranges; in fact, they are rather better
than any other available bait. The animal should be opened up so as to
expose the intestines; and when the weather is very dry it is best to
keep some water in the pan, as it adds to the attractiveness of the bait.
Entrails and other animal refuse may be utilized in a similar way when
they are available. In large trapping operations goats or sheep culled
from the flock are cut up for bait, from 1 to 2 pounds of meat being used
in each bait pan.
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