FLYTRAPS AND THEIR OPERATION
F. C. BISHOPP
Entomologist, Investigations of Insects Affecting the
Health of Animals
FARMERS' BULLETIN 734
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Contribution from the Bureau of Entomology
L. O. HOWARD, Chief
Washington, D. C. | Issued June 10, 1916; second revision, March, 1921. |
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RESULTS obtained in experiments with the use ofchemicals against fly larvæ in manure are presentedin Bulletins Nos. 118, 245, and 408 of the Departmentof Agriculture. The biology of the housefly and the various methods of control are discussedin Farmers' Bulletin 851.
This bulletin is intended to give directions for theuse of a supplementary means of controlling flies.It is adapted to all parts of the United States.
FLYTRAPS AND THEIR OPERATION.
CONTENTS.
| Page. | |
| Uses and limitations of flytraps | 3 |
| Kinds of flies caught | 3 |
| Types of traps | 4 |
| Trapping the screw-worm fly | 13 |
| Baits for traps | 13 |
| Bait containers | 15 |
| Care and location of traps | 15 |
| Sticky fly papers | 16 |
| Poisoned baits | 16 |
| Caution | 16 |
USES AND LIMITATIONS OF FLYTRAPS.
FLYTRAPS have a distinct place in the contro