We've used some inconspicuous "decorative" looking UV wall sconce traps for a cluster fly problem in one of our buildings, Leslie. They seem to help and it isn't really obvious to visitors what they are.
Jodi Lundgren Collections Manager The Indian Museum of North America® Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs Crazy Horse, SD 57730-8900 Phone (605) 673-4681 [email protected] www.crazyhorsememorial.org -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Voron, Joel Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 2:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PestList] Fly infestation If no color to them they are probably cluster flies. I would use UV light traps at night but you would have to cut all other lights off for it to work. If cluster flies they should cycle through fairly quickly/desiccate and die on their own. Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Specialist Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail [email protected] ________________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Voron, Joel <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 3:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PestList] Fly infestation [CAUTION: This message originated from outside the Foundation. Do not click links, open attachments or take action unless you know the contents are safe] Are these larger than normal house flies but look like house flies? Any color sheen to them or not so much? Joel Voron Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Conservation Dept. Integrated Pest Management Specialist Office 757-220-7080 Cell 757-634-1175 E-Mail [email protected] ________________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Leslie Hutchinson <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 3:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PestList] Fly infestation [CAUTION: This message originated from outside the Foundation. Do not click links, open attachments or take action unless you know the contents are safe] Good Morning Folks, I am currently working in collections at a museum which is housed in a wooden building and we have a pretty major fly problem. The collection is industrial so we are not concerned about the objects as much as the presence of the flies. We have tried fly strips and traps which are not very visually appealing for visitors. So, we are looking for ways to mitigate this problem without fumigating the building (as this would be quite costly and the budget is limited). Any suggestions? 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