Anti Pest Series

A: While some supporters claim water bags keep all kinds of flying insects away, most report success with complex-eyed insects, like houseflies. We were unable to dig up any specifics on exactly how much water the bags need to contain, how many bags are needed and where the bags need to be hung to be most effective.

A: Those fly traps work by attracting flys into the bags to drown in water. The attractant (pheromones)does stink, a lot! They do work, but be aware flies will be drawn to those bags and you can get a fair number of flies gathering around the bag.

A: Sweet or fermented liquids: Syrup, liquor, soda, and vinegar attract flies with their sugar content.

A: Yes, electric fly swatters generally work by delivering a high-voltage electric shock that kills or stuns insects on contact.

A: Yes, the tool works well on a variety of flying insects. It works especially well on mosquitoes and small flies or gnats, since the open electrical grid doesn't cause as much of a rush of displaced air which diverts the flies around traditional swatters.

A: Yes, electric fly swatters can kill spiders if they make contact with the electrified grid. The high-voltage electric current will zap the spider, effectively killing it. Some users specifically mention using electric fly swatters to kill spiders.