Choosing the Right Fly Trap: Expert Advice on Starbar® Solutions
Michael Hampton of Central Life Sciences knows there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. With years of hands-on experience, he emphasizes the importance of choosing the right trap for your environment—and using it effectively.
Two Types of Traps, One Clear Purpose
Sticky traps are designed for high-placement areas where flies naturally go to rest, such as the tops of barns or ceilings. These traps work passively—using color and placement to attract and trap flies.
“Sticky traps are made to be placed in high locations—that’s where flies go to rest,” Hampton explains.
Odor and pheromone traps, on the other hand, are best placed in perimeter areas. These help pull flies away from spaces where animals or people spend time like barns, backyards, or livestock enclosures.
A Trap for Every Setup
Hampton highlights the wide variety of trap types Starbar® offers, giving users flexibility based on space, preference, and use frequency.
Sticky Trap Options:
- FLY STIK™ STICKY FLY TRAPS
Slender fluorescent orange sticks that attract flies to provide fly reduction in barns and livestock areas where fly populations are heavy. - EZ TRAP® FLY TRAP
A durable plastic sticky trap for high level fly control in barns and areas with cattle, horses, poultry and swine where fly populations are heavy.
Odor & Pheromone Trap Options:
Reusable Traps
- FLY TERMINATOR® PRO FLY TRAP
A high-quality high-capacity jug trap with a water-soluble attractant that provides fly control in barns and areas where fly populations are high. - CAPTIVATOR® FLY TRAP
A high-quality jug trap with a water-soluble attractant that provides simple fly control in barns and areas where fly populations are high.
Disposable Traps
- FLYRELIEF™ DISPOSABLE FLY TRAPS
A simple disposable bag trap for fly control. Just add water and hang from the durable plastic hook for outdoor fly control. - TRAP 'N TOSS™ DISPOSABLE FLY TRAP
A simple disposable trap for fly control. Just add water and hang from the durable plastic hook for outdoor fly control.
Backed by Field Testing
Michael underscores the reliability and quality of Starbar® traps, noting that they’re not just tested in the lab, they’re used in the field by the team themselves.
Whether you’re dealing with flies in barns, backyards, or livestock areas, Starbar® offers proven, versatile solutions to help reduce fly pressure all season long.
Take it from Michael Hampton when it comes to fly control, trap type and placement matter. Learn more in the video below!
