The FlySlayer catches most types of fly but it works best on common types of house flies. Make sure you change the attractant strips every 45 days for optimum results. There are thousands of species of flying insects that we could easily mistake for the house fly. There are those annoying flies that hover and just do not seem to land on anything. There is the fruit fly, these are not as damaging as the house fly. FlySlayer works best on most common types of house flies.
Does FlySlayer work outdoors as well as indoors?
Yes, however remember it does require electricity. We advise you only to use the unit outside in covered areas as rain and electricity do not mix. We recommend a none electrical product for any uncovered outdoor areas such as open terraces, gardens, beach parasols, outdoor kitchen/bbq areas or anywhere that could be exposed to wet weather. From our research we have found that FliTrap is the best of none electrical fly traps.
Will my machine attract my neighbours flies?
Flyslayer Maxi operates within a 50m2 radius and only attracts flies in the immediate vicinity. Flyslayer Mini operates within a 20m2 radius. The more flies you remove from the area the less flies will bother you. A female fly lays 200 eggs every 14 days so each one you catch will reduce the population in the area.
Will my machine catch mosquitoes?
No mosquitoes are attracted to totally different types of bait, mainly humans, animals and CO2. Visit trapandkill.com they have the best solutions for mosquitoes.
Do I have to leave the flies buzzing around in the box?
No you don’t, but we would advise you to. The reason the Flyslayer works is by attracting, then trapping them and encouraging other flies to follow suit. Flies watch Flies and once they have found a food source they release there own come and get it message to all there friends and family and hey presto they are more interested in that message than your dinner plate.
Is my machine under any warranty?
Yes you get a standard 12 months manufacturer warranty. We will exchange the FlySlayer for you as long as you have a proof of purchase (receipt) and original packaging. To keep your FlySlayer in perfect working condition we have found that you need to clean off the square rollers from time to time with an alcohol based wipe as the sugar solution build up sticks to the rollers and as the velvet flap on the underside of the machine passes over the roller it tends to stick and it can start to make a squeaking noise. Also sometimes the flap is over tightened during production, but by gently pushing down on the flap this will loosen the spring slightly and so stop any squeaking.
Can I have a different colour?
Research has found that flies are attracted to light reflecting surfaces and our research has assured us this is the most effective colour to attract flies.
How often should I clean the machine?
It is best to clean the machine once a week with warm soapy water, but do not immerse the main body itself in water!
How often should I spray the bait strips?
On a normal day once is sufficient. In very hot weather twice a day, remember to spray just the strips and to dry off the roller of any excess water or sugar solution.
Do I need to turn off the machine when spraying the bait strips?
It is strongly advised to turn off the FlySlayer whilst spraying and wiping off any excess solution before spraying the next bait strip. DO NOT force the roller by hand but turn on the machine to move the roller along to the next bait strip. This will prolong the FlySlayer´s life.
How long do the bait strips last?
We would advise changing the bait strips every 45 days for the Flyslayer to perform at it’s best. Strips are available online or from your local retail outlet.
My FlySlayer is catching Wasps! Is something wrong?
We have had reports from Australia and India of this happening. We have not seen this ourselves, nor do we claim this to be the case. However, regard this as a bonus, especially around August and September!
If you have any other queries please contact us and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have!
