After searching through over 50 videos and being annoyed by the,"hi guys"RUclipsrs in the ones that love to hear their own voice and the lack of information... Instructions to make a simple fly trap.. I found this video hey I'm a subscriber and I didn't even listen to the video completely yet.. but the simple introduction after listening to the video I'm so glad that I found this video. Have a blessed day. And thank you.. I was starting to lose hope in RUclips DIY videos..
I just finished purchasing the materials and can’t wait to build this little cemetery for the horse flies eating my horses. I will keep you updated. Thanks for your time!!!
I set out to make one today. My poor horses. I had a scrap piece of 4x4 laying around, so I used my tablesaw and cut a V down it, then I used that V to hold the plexiglass in. It worked like a charm and was easier than what you show here.
Yes sir, a table saw does a fine job as well. We made this video for folks who dont have or dont know how to use a tablesaw, but both ways work great! Hope your horses get the relief they need! Have a SUPER day -Shanek
this is the comment I needed! How did the trap work for your horses?? My poor babies are getting eaten alive right now! I got to get something that works. Do you have any pictures of it?? I'd love to know how to do this without a blow torch
Great video! I'll be making one of these today thanks to you Shane. In your materials list you show and talk about a 1 x3 board but you use a 1" x 4". You may want to correct your materials list.
Shannon, Thanks for the comment and for being so nice to me! We try to help out wherever we can, and its a small thing for me that made a big difference for her and her horses so I was happy to help! AND it lets me help other peoples horses too because we got the video out so it was wayyyyy worth the time and effort I think! Have a super day! -Shane
Thanks for being so clear and concise in your instructions and showing everything step by step. We started a mini-farm about two years ago, and I’ve also started trying to learn to build things. (Usually hubby’s department) I have trouble processing information and have watched many DIY build videos over the last two years. This is one of the best I’ve seen. We’re going to build this trap to place near the goats and pool, and you have a new subscriber. :)
Laura, Thanks a TON for taking the time to shoot me a comment! And the Sub! Mini farms are a really smart move right now with all the weirdness happening in the world. We had goats for several years and really enjoyed them. I hope the fly trap gives them relief! Have a super day! -Shane
Well good job on building horse fly trap, but is there a before and after video showing that your contraption works? I need proof, no disrespect intended!
I use a similar method with a blue hard hat, but I cover it with plastic cling wrap first. That way clean up is as easy as pulling the wrap off and starting over. A shower cap would work too if you can find them cheap enough. Also a note about Tanglefoot - use the bucket of it, not the spray on version. I have had terrible luck with the spray on. Almost like the aerosol adds a smell the flies don't like.
Lee, I haven't had the best luck with the spray on tanglefoot either... The flies get wayyyy better stuck on the thicker layer of material. Thanks for the comment and the suggestions! The other viewers will certainly benefit! Have a super weekend! -Shane
CLEAR plex/acrylic is there (or more like visually "not there" so as the flies fly by the tub the SMACK face first into acrylic and then get diverted down and into the soapy water, as they won't just go and land in the water on their own. Kinda like a "clear net" that catches/diverts them down and into a good drowning. Other catch (and I believe he mentioned) is that you'll need to keep that clear acrylic as clean as possible, as if it gets dirty it becomes almost like a solid wall that they'll see and flay around. Kinda like an old Looney Tunes commercial where they put up a fake painted or clear wall to run face first into!!!!
Well, I was pretty skeptical. I tried a couple of other DIY designs and they didn't work. My vet has a "brought on" horsefly trap that works exceptionally well. However, at $350.00 + $49.00 shipping, they are out of my price range. So for ~$70.00 at Lowe's I bought all materials for your design. IT WORKS. The weather was hot, and horseflies were bad. I built the trap and the weather cooled. Not to worry, I've killed 20 horseflies in the past 3 days. I'm already seeing relief for the old pasture princess. BIG, thanks for sharing. 👍👍🇺🇲
Sorry I just do not get it. Why do you need the plexiglass at the top. If the flies are attracted to the water will they just not drown? Nice video though with straight forward instructions and showing how to do it
Kathyjo, The flies are not attracted to the water, they are attracted to the black color of the structure and the heat it will pick up from the sun shining on it. The plexiglass helps guide the flies down into the water where their doom awaits. Flies rarely land on water without a lot of coercion. Have a super holiday weekend! -Shane
@@011dux. Kind of like how it was too much for you to say thanks to this guy for taking the time to make this video to help people. I’m sure it just slipped your mind.
Brian, The same question being asked is almost a certain indication that I failed to address that thoroughly enough so I will take the rap for that one. But I definitely agree that people tend to arrive at the same question an extraordinary amount. And you will receive no argument from me that we are indeed a dumb animal brother (for all the reasons). Your RUclips avatar is too small for me to see too clearly, but I believe I see the uniform of a Platoon Daddy (SFC of course) in that image at the very least. Thank you for your long term commitment to our country brother. Good, bad, or indifferent, God Bless America and to hell with the bad guys. Have a SUPER holiday weekend. YOU earned it! -Shane
Shane, your approach to the same observation is much more healthy and positive. I made my comment from a place of darkness and selfishness. I am retired a SFC, with a bucket full of turbulence. I have had an epiphany recently, the entire world I loved collapsed on me, breaking me completely. The good news is that that breaking open spilled all my contents onto the floor, enabling me to see what was hidden and unclean in my character and soul. I will add this point of view you have expressed about this being your failure, it makes total and healthy sense. Thank you for responding wisely and inspiring a mind and soul on the mend of how one should conduct themselves.
@@brianandlynphilippines I know the world has a way of doing that brother. Many of us do, or will, find ourselves in the same place from time to time. You have a very cerebral insight, and being a retired SFC would indicate that you have a proven pattern of strength, leadership, and common sense. Remember to hold to the good and most importantly to let go of the bad stuff. In the end, this too, whatever it is... shall pass. Gods love brother. Stay safe. -Shane >Disabled Vet, 2/75th a lifetime ago.
@@AHandleOnThings I see the answers about the plexiglass but I still have questions and since its not working for some people commenting here, maybe the angle matters? It has to be clear plexi? So the flies hit it at some speed cuz they don't see it and then it knocks them down into the soapy water?
yesican, Yes indeed! I like to keep a spray fertilizer bottle (the kind that attaches to the hose) loaded with dawn. I then spray the diluted soap onto the HUGE batches of boxelder bugs that show up on my trees in the spring. It is like a massacre! It also works great for tent caterpillars! And it is WAYYYYYY less toxic than the alternatives! Have a SUPER weekend! -Shane
lol we had wasps move into our coop, a swarm of them!! Had to be over 60! I mixed peppermint (like the candy - I didn't have anything else peppermint lol) and a ton of vicks vapo rub in a bottle of water and they dropped so dead!! hahaahah! Never returned either!
Wolf, I know that deerflies are all about the blue color, Im not sure about horseflies tho... Maybe! Let us know if you find out! Have a super weekend! -Shane
Tiffany, Changing the water will be a thing your nose tells you about. It will vary depending on the time of season and how bad your fly problem is. Usually well over a month. The best thing to do is get a kitty litter scoop or similar to use to scoop out the piles of flies you will catch that will help you to have less water changes. You can just toss the flies in the trash. If you use the flies for fertilizer you may wind up with an unwanted hatch. The water will evaporate at different speeds depending on your weather. You should find yourself ADDING water much more often than changing it out. This is a very do-able project! Have fun with it and be sure to let us know how it goes for you! Stay safe! -Shane
Ah, I think I get it. The sun has to be out for this to work. If you live where it rains a lot and is cloudy, it may not work very well. Or if you put it in the shade of a building, probably won't work either. ??
Chris, Yep! You could make this in a lot of easy ways!. Be sure to use the black paint though as the dark color attracts the horseflies! Be sure to let us know what you come up with! Have a super weekend! -Shane
Got all the goodies and about to construct.... Any of y'all know how well this will work on the muther effing deer flies as we have BOTH and the deer flies are effing relentless!!!!!
How many would you need per acre? I can't thank you enough for this video!! So many drown their livestock or horses in spray, that it burns their skin & makes the issue worse. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Crystal, One trap works for a mighty distance usually! Depending upon attraction areas such as ponds you may need more than one, but every situation is a little different. Let us know what you come up with! Have a super holiday weekend! -Shane
Bacon, Yep, that is pretty much the deal. They fly into it, or try to fly UNDER it and they wind up in the soup! Sometimes the best solutions are the simple ones! Have a SUPER day! -Shane
just made the exact same thing and 2 weeks later only caught 10 or so. not overly impressed. Have it sitting in direct sunlight near the pool. first few days i thought i made it wrong but i did it the exact same way he did it. only difference is the plexy glass has a 7.5" bend vs an 8" but I cant imagine 1/2" makes that much of a difference
Bernd, The plexiglass guides the flies into the water below where they encounter the water and soap. Otherwise, you would be just hoping for the flies to try to land on the water and that would reduce your effectiveness by a whole bunch Have a SUPER holiday weekend! -Shane
Video was great, but I built the trap (which was relatively easy) and it only captures Japanese beetles. Still getting harassed by horse flies at the pool. Any ideas?
@kenkish257 I’ve been watching alot of these videos lately for some reason. I don’t have horses or horse flies 😆. This setup might have too much water in it. Supposedly the flies are attracted to the heat of the thing. There also seems to be a visual element to it, so people put the tray of water on black legs. I think it’s supposed to kind of resemble a horse or cow.
There’s also one guy who says to line the tray with a black plastic bag, letting the other half of the bag hang down to sort of mimic a horse’s belly. This would also create some movement to attract the flies when the breeze blows.
Phillip, I have more deerflies than horseflies where I am because I live in the woods, but my friend who I made the trap for is in the open country where the horseflies are bad like yours. It sure can make enjoying the outdoors a challenge! Have a super holiday! -Shane
Michelle, Thanks for the view and the comment ! We didn't come up with the idea for this fly trapping machine, but I sure hope we made "the making of them" a whole lot more in reach for folks! Hope you have a super day! -Shane
Kathryn, I dont, however, I live in the land of the insane mosquito as well and the best solution I have arrived at thus far to take back my lawn (situated in the middle of a bunch of wooded acres with lots of water in the vicinity) is the bottle of bug stopper that is made by Cutter. It is called "Cutter Backyard Bug Control" and while sadly it is a chemical option, it is applied by sticking the bottle on t he end of your garden hose and watered onto the lawn so you can keep it off of your garden, fruit bushes, etc. It works AMAZINGLY well (unlike the similar product by other brands that I have had no luck with) and it lasts for WEEKS. Seriously, this stuff gave me my yard back. Even after dark I no linger donate blood to the mosquitos anymore. Good luck, and have a SUPER holiday weekend! -Shane
Hello. I'm not getting what the plexiglass does to trap the horseflies. I know the Dawn in the water will kill them. I used Dawn in a sprayer to kill wasps. I have no horses, so do I need the plexiglass? The horseflies attack me.
Horseflies will normally fly over what they are about to land on so in theory the horsflt will fly over the bucket running into the plexiglass which will push it down Into the water also why it's at an angle.
Do you have any recommendations for regular flies at my barn? I have the ranch fly catchers, the hanging bags with attractant, and fly predictors but the flies are still a real problem. We haven’t seen many horse flies. It’s the regular flies and little black biting flies that are driving my horses crazy. Thank you!!
Suzie, You can try the same trap but add in a goodly amount of sugar to the water and soap concoction. I have been told that this works for regular flies as well in that configuration Have a super weekend! -Shane
Danny, The wood is what holds the plexiglass in place. The plexiglass guides the bugs down into the soapy water here they finish up. Have a great day, -Shane
Steve, The v-shaped plastic keeps birds out and very effectively directs the horseflies into the "soup". The dark color does attract the horseflies. I suspect it might be a combination of the color and the solar gain the color causes the boards to pick up. The darker color would make the wood warmer and maybe give a more believable heat signature? I dont know for sure, but I do know this thing has been a fly killing machine! Have a super evening! -Shane
Is there any reason you can’t apply the heat on top of the panel rather than from underneath? It seems, once softened, gravity acting on the softened plexiglass will accomplish the same thing- just more easily.
rr bb, No reason at all not to modify the build in any way you find easier that I can see! I totally agree, in the end, the finished product will be the same! Hope you have a SUPER weekend! -Shane
I bought mine at Menards. ITs a big box hardware store. I would expect Lowes or Home Depot to have a similar item for a price close to what I paid (about $30) Let us know what you find Have a super day! -Shane
I built this, but mine did not work either. Horseflies attacking me like crazy, none going for the trap. It's been out for 4 days now. Not a single catch. I sure wish I knew what I could do to make it work.
The typical things that I have heard from folks who are having trouble with getting performance from it are placement, type of soap (I suggest common Dawn dishsoap without a bunch of scents and such. Also be SURE to paint the crossbar ( the part that you attach the plexiglass to) BLACK. The flies are attracted to the dark color! LEt us know what you come up with! Have a SUPER weekend! -Shane
@@AHandleOnThings I am using Dawn soap, the tub is black and all the wood is painted black as well. The horseflies seem to be attracted most to the windows and sliding glass door of my house, I am going to try moving the trap in front of my sliding glass door to see if that helps.
@@darrenmvtube be sure to put it in a sunny spot, that will cause it to heat up. Also, being close to a water source is a good idea as well, since they typically stay close to water.
Mine won’t work! I don’t know what I did wrong! I thought I had put too much soap in it but I don’t know! It’s also next to a fly trap that’s catching so many flies and stinks. I’m so bummed!
Katie, The main things that can be problematic are the depth of the water... Fill the basin with water and some soap nearly to the top. The amount of soap usually isnt an issue, more is typically better but I have had great results with just a little soap too. Another possibility is that your other trap is just too alluring and all of the flies are getting that first. Try separating the traps by 20 feet or more and see if that changes your results! Be sure to let us know! I cant say that anyone has ever had one not work that I know of so I am very interested in what the trouble is! Stay safe! -Shane
I have a different fly trap - and it said sometimes you can put it up and get nothing, but then you move it over 10 feet and suddenly you're catching flies! It really has to do with their line of sight from where they are coming into your field/pasture. So try moving it to different places
I don't know how much difference it makes, but on the list of materials in the first part of the video, you list 2 @ 1" X 3" boards, but when assembling you say they are 1" X 4" boards. Also, when laying the acrylic sheet down, you do show or say which side is the 28" or the 30" when assembling - or which sides are to be horizontal / perpendicular to the boards?
Will, Got it! Thanks for the heads up, I clearly missed those details in edit! The board size doesn't change the result but I will watch for that kind of stuff Thanks again and stay safe! -Shane
After searching through over 50 videos and being annoyed by the,"hi guys"RUclipsrs in the ones that love to hear their own voice and the lack of information... Instructions to make a simple fly trap.. I found this video hey I'm a subscriber and I didn't even listen to the video completely yet.. but the simple introduction after listening to the video I'm so glad that I found this video. Have a blessed day. And thank you.. I was starting to lose hope in RUclips DIY videos..
Please explain how it works. Thanks
I just finished purchasing the materials and can’t wait to build this little cemetery for the horse flies eating my horses. I will keep you updated. Thanks for your time!!!
Did it work? We are getting them bad up here in michigan
How does it attract the flies? Looks great.
I set out to make one today. My poor horses. I had a scrap piece of 4x4 laying around, so I used my tablesaw and cut a V down it, then I used that V to hold the plexiglass in. It worked like a charm and was easier than what you show here.
Yes sir, a table saw does a fine job as well. We made this video for folks who dont have or dont know how to use a tablesaw, but both ways work great!
Hope your horses get the relief they need!
Have a SUPER day
-Shanek
@@AHandleOnThings What angle do y'all think works best as far as the acrylic. The one you made looks like it's more that 45 deg to the horizontal.
this is the comment I needed! How did the trap work for your horses?? My poor babies are getting eaten alive right now! I got to get something that works. Do you have any pictures of it?? I'd love to know how to do this without a blow torch
Great video! I'll be making one of these today thanks to you Shane. In your materials list you show and talk about a 1 x3 board but you use a 1" x 4". You may want to correct your materials list.
You are so sweet 🥺
Thanks for teaching me how to make a trap but
especially for helping your friend and her horses.
Shannon,
Thanks for the comment and for being so nice to me!
We try to help out wherever we can, and its a small thing for me that made a big difference for her and her horses so I was happy to help!
AND it lets me help other peoples horses too because we got the video out so it was wayyyyy worth the time and effort I think!
Have a super day!
-Shane
I wish i could hug you
If you put a pond fountain in that pond it’ll keep the horse flys out they can’t spawn in it
Thanks for being so clear and concise in your instructions and showing everything step by step. We started a mini-farm about two years ago, and I’ve also started trying to learn to build things. (Usually hubby’s department) I have trouble processing information and have watched many DIY build videos over the last two years. This is one of the best I’ve seen. We’re going to build this trap to place near the goats and pool, and you have a new subscriber. :)
Laura,
Thanks a TON for taking the time to shoot me a comment! And the Sub!
Mini farms are a really smart move right now with all the weirdness happening in the world.
We had goats for several years and really enjoyed them. I hope the fly trap gives them relief!
Have a super day!
-Shane
Trying this to help our donkey.ill be back to tell my results. Thx buddy.
Well good job on building horse fly trap, but is there a before and after video showing that your contraption works? I need proof, no disrespect intended!
I use a similar method with a blue hard hat, but I cover it with plastic cling wrap first. That way clean up is as easy as pulling the wrap off and starting over. A shower cap would work too if you can find them cheap enough. Also a note about Tanglefoot - use the bucket of it, not the spray on version. I have had terrible luck with the spray on. Almost like the aerosol adds a smell the flies don't like.
Lee,
I haven't had the best luck with the spray on tanglefoot either... The flies get wayyyy better stuck on the thicker layer of material.
Thanks for the comment and the suggestions! The other viewers will certainly benefit!
Have a super weekend!
-Shane
Excellent descriptive video, you did a great job teaching. One question, why is the plexiglass needed? Please let me know!
CLEAR plex/acrylic is there (or more like visually "not there" so as the flies fly by the tub the SMACK face first into acrylic and then get diverted down and into the soapy water, as they won't just go and land in the water on their own. Kinda like a "clear net" that catches/diverts them down and into a good drowning. Other catch (and I believe he mentioned) is that you'll need to keep that clear acrylic as clean as possible, as if it gets dirty it becomes almost like a solid wall that they'll see and flay around. Kinda like an old Looney Tunes commercial where they put up a fake painted or clear wall to run face first into!!!!
Well, I was pretty skeptical. I tried a couple of other DIY designs and they didn't work. My vet has a "brought on" horsefly trap that works exceptionally well. However, at $350.00 + $49.00 shipping, they are out of my price range. So for ~$70.00 at Lowe's I bought all materials for your design. IT WORKS. The weather was hot, and horseflies were bad. I built the trap and the weather cooled. Not to worry, I've killed 20 horseflies in the past 3 days. I'm already seeing relief for the old pasture princess. BIG, thanks for sharing.
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You never explained how it works! What draws the flies (other than "dark colours")? And what purpose does the plexiglass serve?
Sorry I just do not get it. Why do you need the plexiglass at the top. If the flies are attracted to the water will they just not drown? Nice video though with straight forward instructions and showing how to do it
Kathyjo,
The flies are not attracted to the water, they are attracted to the black color of the structure and the heat it will pick up from the sun shining on it.
The plexiglass helps guide the flies down into the water where their doom awaits.
Flies rarely land on water without a lot of coercion.
Have a super holiday weekend!
-Shane
They are attracted to the black - not the water. They go to land on the black wood and hit the plexiglass and end up in the water
@@011dux. Kind of like how it was too much for you to say thanks to this guy for taking the time to make this video to help people. I’m sure it just slipped your mind.
Excellent will try one of these f oi r march flies gere in Australia, ease some of the stress on my cattle.
Steve,
Thanks for the comment from down under!!
LEt us know how your project goes!
Have a super weekend!
-Shane
Great video- thanks!
It is amazing how many people ask the same question in the comment section, we are a dumb animal.
Brian,
The same question being asked is almost a certain indication that I failed to address that thoroughly enough so I will take the rap for that one. But I definitely agree that people tend to arrive at the same question an extraordinary amount. And you will receive no argument from me that we are indeed a dumb animal brother (for all the reasons).
Your RUclips avatar is too small for me to see too clearly, but I believe I see the uniform of a Platoon Daddy (SFC of course) in that image at the very least. Thank you for your long term commitment to our country brother.
Good, bad, or indifferent, God Bless America and to hell with the bad guys.
Have a SUPER holiday weekend. YOU earned it!
-Shane
Shane, your approach to the same observation is much more healthy and positive. I made my comment from a place of darkness and selfishness. I am retired a SFC, with a bucket full of turbulence. I have had an epiphany recently, the entire world I loved collapsed on me, breaking me completely. The good news is that that breaking open spilled all my contents onto the floor, enabling me to see what was hidden and unclean in my character and soul. I will add this point of view you have expressed about this being your failure, it makes total and healthy sense. Thank you for responding wisely and inspiring a mind and soul on the mend of how one should conduct themselves.
@@brianandlynphilippines I know the world has a way of doing that brother. Many of us do, or will, find ourselves in the same place from time to time. You have a very cerebral insight, and being a retired SFC would indicate that you have a proven pattern of strength, leadership, and common sense. Remember to hold to the good and most importantly to let go of the bad stuff. In the end, this too, whatever it is... shall pass.
Gods love brother.
Stay safe.
-Shane >Disabled Vet, 2/75th a lifetime ago.
@@AHandleOnThings I see the answers about the plexiglass but I still have questions and since its not working for some people commenting here, maybe the angle matters? It has to be clear plexi? So the flies hit it at some speed cuz they don't see it and then it knocks them down into the soapy water?
I'd say they would be more dumb if they didn't ask questions dude
I use water & dawn soap in a spray bottle to get rid of wasp nests on the shed.
Saw a stink bug and sprayed it with the solution. It died in seconds.
yesican,
Yes indeed!
I like to keep a spray fertilizer bottle (the kind that attaches to the hose) loaded with dawn.
I then spray the diluted soap onto the HUGE batches of boxelder bugs that show up on my trees in the spring. It is like a massacre!
It also works great for tent caterpillars!
And it is WAYYYYYY less toxic than the alternatives!
Have a SUPER weekend!
-Shane
@@AHandleOnThings
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lol we had wasps move into our coop, a swarm of them!! Had to be over 60! I mixed peppermint (like the candy - I didn't have anything else peppermint lol) and a ton of vicks vapo rub in a bottle of water and they dropped so dead!! hahaahah! Never returned either!
I red there attracted to the color blue and the tallest moving objects so bet it would work even better with those things in mind
Wolf,
I know that deerflies are all about the blue color, Im not sure about horseflies tho... Maybe!
Let us know if you find out!
Have a super weekend!
-Shane
I love the simplicity! I'm going to build one this weekend, but I just have one question... How often should the water be changed?
Tiffany,
Changing the water will be a thing your nose tells you about. It will vary depending on the time of season and how bad your fly problem is. Usually well over a month.
The best thing to do is get a kitty litter scoop or similar to use to scoop out the piles of flies you will catch that will help you to have less water changes. You can just toss the flies in the trash. If you use the flies for fertilizer you may wind up with an unwanted hatch.
The water will evaporate at different speeds depending on your weather. You should find yourself ADDING water much more often than changing it out.
This is a very do-able project! Have fun with it and be sure to let us know how it goes for you!
Stay safe!
-Shane
@@AHandleOnThings awesome! Thank you so much for all the information! I will definitely let you know how it goes Plus pics!
@@AHandleOnThings Unintentional hatching…great advice!
How does it work..
Ah, I think I get it. The sun has to be out for this to work. If you live where it rains a lot and is cloudy, it may not work very well. Or if you put it in the shade of a building, probably won't work either. ??
Daniel,
I have had it in the shade of the barn with success, but sunny locations do seem to perform better
Thanks for the comment!
-Shane
What range for each trap to be effective? I don’t mind creating several. Thank you.
The Horse Pal type trap is much better and doesn't require maintenance or soap.
Kinda looks like this could be a pallet project except for plexiglas, paint, and bin.
Chris,
Yep! You could make this in a lot of easy ways!. Be sure to use the black paint though as the dark color attracts the horseflies!
Be sure to let us know what you come up with!
Have a super weekend!
-Shane
Got all the goodies and about to construct.... Any of y'all know how well this will work on the muther effing deer flies as we have BOTH and the deer flies are effing relentless!!!!!
How many would you need per acre? I can't thank you enough for this video!! So many drown their livestock or horses in spray, that it burns their skin & makes the issue worse. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Crystal,
One trap works for a mighty distance usually!
Depending upon attraction areas such as ponds you may need more than one, but every situation is a little different.
Let us know what you come up with!
Have a super holiday weekend!
-Shane
gonna try replacing my current sugar yeast bait mixture with this to compare and see which pulls more insects
In your opinion, Would a smaller one work for a pool area?
How does it work? I guess they fly into the plexiglass and fall into the water.
Bacon,
Yep, that is pretty much the deal.
They fly into it, or try to fly UNDER it and they wind up in the soup!
Sometimes the best solutions are the simple ones!
Have a SUPER day!
-Shane
Anyone put this to practice? What attracts the flies to the trap? Just trying to make sense of it. Why plexiglass?
just made the exact same thing and 2 weeks later only caught 10 or so. not overly impressed. Have it sitting in direct sunlight near the pool. first few days i thought i made it wrong but i did it the exact same way he did it. only difference is the plexy glass has a 7.5" bend vs an 8" but I cant imagine 1/2" makes that much of a difference
was $87 in materials from home depot
What is the plexiglas doing ? What is the function of the plexiglas ? Thank you for the enlightening.
Bernd,
The plexiglass guides the flies into the water below where they encounter the water and soap.
Otherwise, you would be just hoping for the flies to try to land on the water and that would reduce your effectiveness by a whole bunch
Have a SUPER holiday weekend!
-Shane
Video was great, but I built the trap (which was relatively easy) and it only captures Japanese beetles. Still getting harassed by horse flies at the pool. Any ideas?
mine doesnt work either
@kenkish257 I’ve been watching alot of these videos lately for some reason. I don’t have horses or horse flies 😆. This setup might have too much water in it. Supposedly the flies are attracted to the heat of the thing. There also seems to be a visual element to it, so people put the tray of water on black legs. I think it’s supposed to kind of resemble a horse or cow.
There’s also one guy who says to line the tray with a black plastic bag, letting the other half of the bag hang down to sort of mimic a horse’s belly. This would also create some movement to attract the flies when the breeze blows.
Wow looks easy enough! I wonder how many flies it will catch in a week or so?
One BILLION Horseflies.... My guess is ONE BILLION per week!!
Thanks for the comment and the view!
-Shane
I live in Upstate New York. Horsefly Country
Phillip,
I have more deerflies than horseflies where I am because I live in the woods, but my friend who I made the trap for is in the open country where the horseflies are bad like yours.
It sure can make enjoying the outdoors a challenge!
Have a super holiday!
-Shane
Awesome
Michelle,
Thanks for the view and the comment !
We didn't come up with the idea for this fly trapping machine, but I sure hope we made "the making of them" a whole lot more in reach for folks!
Hope you have a super day!
-Shane
Do you have one for mosquitoes?
Kathryn,
I dont, however, I live in the land of the insane mosquito as well and the best solution I have arrived at thus far to take back my lawn (situated in the middle of a bunch of wooded acres with lots of water in the vicinity) is the bottle of bug stopper that is made by Cutter. It is called "Cutter Backyard Bug Control" and while sadly it is a chemical option, it is applied by sticking the bottle on t he end of your garden hose and watered onto the lawn so you can keep it off of your garden, fruit bushes, etc.
It works AMAZINGLY well (unlike the similar product by other brands that I have had no luck with)
and it lasts for WEEKS.
Seriously, this stuff gave me my yard back. Even after dark I no linger donate blood to the mosquitos anymore.
Good luck, and have a SUPER holiday weekend!
-Shane
Now THIS is an EFFECTIVE way to kill Horseflies!
yes indeed!
i feel like i needed to know this was going to involve a torch, which I do not have :(
Hello. I'm not getting what the plexiglass does to trap the horseflies. I know the Dawn in the water will kill them. I used Dawn in a sprayer to kill wasps. I have no horses, so do I need the plexiglass? The horseflies attack me.
Horseflies will normally fly over what they are about to land on so in theory the horsflt will fly over the bucket running into the plexiglass which will push it down Into the water also why it's at an angle.
@@eliotm9636 Okay thank you!
Yes Sir
Thanks Eliot!
-Shane
What is the purpose of the plexiglass?
James,
It is a bumper and a guide to put the flies into the soapy water where they can take their final swim.
Have a super evening !
-Shane
@@AHandleOnThings thanks!
What function does the plexiglass serve?
it guides the flies into the soapy water
Do you have any recommendations for regular flies at my barn? I have the ranch fly catchers, the hanging bags with attractant, and fly predictors but the flies are still a real problem. We haven’t seen many horse flies. It’s the regular flies and little black biting flies that are driving my horses crazy. Thank you!!
Suzie,
You can try the same trap but add in a goodly amount of sugar to the water and soap concoction.
I have been told that this works for regular flies as well in that configuration
Have a super weekend!
-Shane
What's the wood for ? And plexiglass ? Serious question.
Danny,
The wood is what holds the plexiglass in place. The plexiglass guides the bugs down into the soapy water here they finish up.
Have a great day,
-Shane
@@AHandleOnThings thanks
What did you add to the water to turn it chalky blue?
Dawn Dish Soap
Have a super weekend,
Shane
So what does the v-shaped plastic do? And is the color black what attracts the flies?
Steve,
The v-shaped plastic keeps birds out and very effectively directs the horseflies into the "soup".
The dark color does attract the horseflies. I suspect it might be a combination of the color and the solar gain the color causes the boards to pick up. The darker color would make the wood warmer and maybe give a more believable heat signature?
I dont know for sure, but I do know this thing has been a fly killing machine!
Have a super evening!
-Shane
Is there any reason you can’t apply the heat on top of the panel rather than from underneath?
It seems, once softened, gravity acting on the softened plexiglass will accomplish the same thing- just more easily.
rr bb,
No reason at all not to modify the build in any way you find easier that I can see!
I totally agree, in the end, the finished product will be the same!
Hope you have a SUPER weekend!
-Shane
If one could only find a piece of 3/16 acrylic without having to pay $70 for it :(
I bought mine at Menards. ITs a big box hardware store. I would expect Lowes or Home Depot to have a similar item for a price close to what I paid (about $30)
Let us know what you find
Have a super day!
-Shane
I built this, but mine did not work either. Horseflies attacking me like crazy, none going for the trap. It's been out for 4 days now. Not a single catch. I sure wish I knew what I could do to make it work.
The typical things that I have heard from folks who are having trouble with getting performance from it are placement, type of soap (I suggest common Dawn dishsoap without a bunch of scents and such. Also be SURE to paint the crossbar ( the part that you attach the plexiglass to) BLACK. The flies are attracted to the dark color!
LEt us know what you come up with!
Have a SUPER weekend!
-Shane
@@AHandleOnThings I am using Dawn soap, the tub is black and all the wood is painted black as well. The horseflies seem to be attracted most to the windows and sliding glass door of my house, I am going to try moving the trap in front of my sliding glass door to see if that helps.
@@darrenmvtube be sure to put it in a sunny spot, that will cause it to heat up. Also, being close to a water source is a good idea as well, since they typically stay close to water.
Just wondering if the fly horse fly trap is working any better?
@@BiggerAlan Unfortunately no. It's out in the sun all day. No shade so I know it's getting hot. Just not working for me.
Where did you get your tub and plexiglass from?
Ryderr,
I got it all from the local big box hardware store Specifically Menards in my area.
Have a Super weekend!
-Shane
Dawn is great for hornets and earwigs also kills instantly
Yes indeed! Dawn has some serious power over insects!
Merry Christmas!
-Shane
Terrible! You said the others were complex😂
Mine won’t work! I don’t know what I did wrong! I thought I had put too much soap in it but I don’t know! It’s also next to a fly trap that’s catching so many flies and stinks. I’m so bummed!
Katie,
The main things that can be problematic are the depth of the water... Fill the basin with water and some soap nearly to the top. The amount of soap usually isnt an issue, more is typically better but I have had great results with just a little soap too.
Another possibility is that your other trap is just too alluring and all of the flies are getting that first.
Try separating the traps by 20 feet or more and see if that changes your results!
Be sure to let us know! I cant say that anyone has ever had one not work that I know of so I am very interested in what the trouble is!
Stay safe!
-Shane
Thank you! I will try that!
Just wondering if there has been any success with your horse fly trap? Thanks in advance.
I have a different fly trap - and it said sometimes you can put it up and get nothing, but then you move it over 10 feet and suddenly you're catching flies! It really has to do with their line of sight from where they are coming into your field/pasture. So try moving it to different places
What about using real glass?
I don't know how much difference it makes, but on the list of materials in the first part of the video, you list 2 @ 1" X 3" boards, but when assembling you say they are 1" X 4" boards. Also, when laying the acrylic sheet down, you do show or say which side is the 28" or the 30" when assembling - or which sides are to be horizontal / perpendicular to the boards?
Will,
Got it! Thanks for the heads up, I clearly missed those details in edit!
The board size doesn't change the result but I will watch for that kind of stuff
Thanks again and stay safe!
-Shane
Not to mention horse and deer fly bites are PAINFUL. Those flies have a long scissor-like harpoon on their mouths!!!
Indeed!
They suck! ... blood even!!
-Shane
All that, and you didn't even explain how it works....