DIY biting fly (Horsefly) Trap

Since I was not positive the family of flies that are in my yard, I did not want to take a chance and spend close to five hundred dollars on a real horsefly trap, so I made my own. So far, so good.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Someone asked where I got the buoy and I think they deleted the comment but its worth saying it's a polyform buoy. They come in different sizes (and colors) but here's what it is Polyform A Series Buoy a.co/d/cBZijT6

[@Samlol23_drrich]

The thing catches tons of insects. Has really helped. I buy a new plastic top for about $10 each spring.

[@zingodingo2816]

5:14, that does look like a horsefly. There are a variety of trapping methods-some use Tangle-foot or similar, along with the method shown. There are some scents that repel horseflies don't like...but trapping is good.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

@@zingodingo2816 honestly, I’m not exactly sure, it traps anything and everything Last year I walked by and there was a live praying mantis inside trying to get out. I actually broke the plastic to let it out because I like those.

[@zanfasoabi7628]

What dimensions did you use?

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I can measure it tomorrow if you're interested but I eyeballed it. Maybe 36" square for the frame. And the base is around 48" high. With another 18" rise for the top part

[@zanfasoabi7628]

@@Samlol23_drrich thank you

[@Samlol23_drrich]

@@zanfasoabi7628 you’re welcome. It just needs to be large and sturdy enough to hold that black buoy. Even filled with air it’s a few pounds.. even though they come in multiple s is es, the bigger it is, the more insects it will attract. Thanks again for commenting.

[@justinmorrow2932]

any updates?

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Yeah. It’s winter and all
the flies are dead. But it totally works. Brought it inside for the winter and I’ll put it back out in the spring. Thanks for commenting