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populations of various fl y species, spray
insecticides applied directly on the waste
will repel adult fl ies and retard egg
deposition and larval development. Insecti-
cides used this way provide several hours of
protection, allowing time for waste to be
collected and disposed.
effi cacy. Placement of baits in areas where it
could be a hazard to children or pets should
be avoided. Use of a baiting station, such as
the 'Florida Fly Baiter' (Fig. 4.9) (Diclaro
et al.
, 2010) can enhance bait performance.
Most fl y baits contain a synthetic phero-
mone, some food attractant, such as sugar,
molasses (Quinn
et al.
, 2007) or powdered
milk, other attractants and a toxicant to
attract adult fl ies. Fly baits are usually
available as granules, but other forms such
as liquid or pastes are also available.
However, some active ingredients, such as
borates (Hogsette and Koehler, 1994) and
erythrosin B (Koehler and Patterson, 1986),
can be repellent to fl ies despite addition of
attractants.
Although fl y baits have been around for a
long time, the lack of legal products for use
in different situations sometimes prevents
the use of baits for control of fl ies in
sensitive areas. Some recent advances in
bait technology, safer active ingredients and
other advances have made fl y control with
Baits
The judicious use of poisoned bait in
commercial or rural areas is one of the most
effective ways to reduce adult fl ies. Bait
effectiveness can, however, be short-lived,
which may require repeated applications.
Baits should be applied outside of buildings,
where rubbish is accumulated, near restaur-
ants and other food preparation areas, and
near livestock areas. Baits can also be placed
near feeding stations where there is a great
concentration of fl ies. Baits should be
applied to areas where adult fl ies are most
active and should be protected from water
because wet baits lose attractiveness and
Fig. 4.9.
The Florida Fly Baiter.
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