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| Author: | tinknal [ Apr 14th, '13, 03:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Bug Zapper? |
Seems to me that a bug zapper hung over your fish tank could provide a lot of food. Anyone try this? |
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| Author: | keith [ Apr 14th, '13, 05:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
i've seen a few setups with a bug light over the tank, never used one myself... i put a small led pond light under my gb outlets, i think it was 4 watts, always attracted bugs |
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| Author: | Santalum [ Apr 14th, '13, 20:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
Check out the thread for 'PLJ's Big Concrete Tank'. He has a bug zapper hanging out over the water and its provides extra feed units. |
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| Author: | gorotsuki69 [ Apr 14th, '13, 20:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
I'm using a mesh fly trap and it is very effective. I think it has reduced the amount of flies in my yard by around 70%. I keep chickens so I do get a lot of flies. I empty out the trap by jiggling it in my fishtank like a teabag, let it dry then it's good to go again. Cheaper than a bug zapper and uses no electricity. 
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| Author: | tinknal [ Apr 14th, '13, 21:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
I've also been thinking about Army worms. In the early summer my trees are covered with them. I have enough that I could freeze them . Will fish eat frozen worms? |
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| Author: | Santalum [ Apr 15th, '13, 19:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
GS69 where did you get that flie trap please? |
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| Author: | Colours [ May 14th, '13, 13:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
I want one too! |
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| Author: | Slowboat [ May 16th, '13, 12:42 ] | ||
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or you could go hi tech and get one of these! uses light and heat to attract bugs and then catches them in a sealed box.
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| Author: | Colours [ May 16th, '13, 15:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
They have one similar in bunn1ngs that also emits CO2 to attract mozzies. Was thinking of giving it a go cause we have monskeetas here and another example of where the problem can become the solution I.e. trout food. |
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| Author: | gorotsuki69 [ May 16th, '13, 17:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
sorry for late reply I got it from the Reject Shop but when I went back for more they didn't have any left! I even tried several other Reject shops , red dots etc and nobody has them . The resident Willywagtail has pecked some holes in mine trying to get at the flies so I'm keen to find more of these traps also. There are a few similar ones on ebay or shouldn't be hard to DIY |
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| Author: | Kangaroodog [ May 16th, '13, 20:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
Do they take a bait or something grot? Any chance of some more pics? |
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| Author: | gorotsuki69 [ May 16th, '13, 20:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
Ill take some pics tomorrow when the weather clears |
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| Author: | gorotsuki69 [ May 17th, '13, 11:13 ] | ||
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The bottom has 3 clips which holds a bait dish. I use leftover gravy/curry/cat food as bait . The tape around the top is to cover the holes pecked by the bird. To empty, unclip the bait dish and teabag the mesh trap in the fishtank , the fish get a feed in the process. Apart from flies it also attracts katydids,wasps and crickets. and ants if you are not careful where you hang it.
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| Author: | Colours [ May 17th, '13, 11:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug Zapper? |
Same bait for wasps? We have plenty more than enough around my house. |
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