M.Hick
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
The PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait is a highly effective solution for controlling fly infestations in residential, commercial, and agricultural settings. Developed by industry-leading pest control experts, this innovative fly bait offers a potent formula that attracts and kills flies quickly and efficiently.Features:Advanced Formula: The PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait features a powerful attractant formulation that lures flies in and delivers a lethal dose of active ingredient upon contact. This bait contains a mixture of attractive ingredients that mimic natural fly food sources, making it irresistible to flies.Pressurized Delivery System: Unlike traditional fly baits that require manual application, this product comes in a convenient pressurized canister with a nozzle for easy and precise application. The pressurized delivery system ensures consistent coverage and distribution of the bait, maximizing its effectiveness in targeting fly populations.Quick Knockdown: One of the standout features of the PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait is its rapid knockdown capability. Upon contact, flies are quickly immobilized and eliminated, reducing their population and providing immediate relief from infestations.Versatile Use: This fly bait is suitable for use in various environments, including residential homes, commercial establishments, food handling areas, agricultural settings, and more. It can be applied both indoors and outdoors, making it a versatile solution for controlling fly infestations wherever they occur.Long-lasting Residual Activity: The PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait offers long-lasting residual activity, providing ongoing protection against flies even after initial application. This extended efficacy ensures continuous control of fly populations, minimizing the need for frequent reapplications.Application:Applying the PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait is simple and straightforward. Begin by shaking the canister well to ensure proper mixing of the bait formulation. Then, using the attached nozzle, spray the bait onto surfaces where flies are present or where they are likely to land, such as walls, ceilings, window sills, garbage bins, and outdoor structures.For optimal results, apply the bait in areas with high fly activity and where sanitation measures may not be sufficient to control the infestation. Avoid applying the bait directly to food preparation surfaces or areas frequented by children and pets.Safety Precautions:While the PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait is highly effective in controlling fly populations, it's essential to follow safety precautions to minimize risks to humans and non-target organisms. Wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling the product, and avoid inhaling the spray mist.Additionally, store the product in a cool, dry place away from children and pets, and dispose of empty containers properly according to local regulations.Conclusion:In conclusion, the PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait is a top-tier solution for controlling fly infestations in various settings. With its potent formula, pressurized delivery system, quick knockdown action, and long-lasting residual activity, this fly bait offers unparalleled efficacy and convenience for pest control professionals and homeowners alike. If you're dealing with persistent fly problems, investing in this product can help you achieve rapid and effective results, restoring comfort and sanitation to your living or working environment.
Linda R.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
I saw this product recommended in a goat group. I was skeptical but a couple people in the group said it worked great, so I ordered some. I took some time to look around the barn after dark to see where the flies were congregating at night. Flies seem to like power cords for resting on, so I made sure to spray those, as well as the wooden beams in the ceiling. One of the places the flies seem to hang out is around our sink and the counter beside it, and the light cords above it. Sprayed that area and for the next several days I had dead flies in the sink and all over the counter in record numbers! The product claims to keep working for a month but it loses effectiveness faster than that. I'd say you get about a week out of each application, but a little goes a long way and I'm sure this one can will last me the rest of the season. I'm using it in several places in the main barn and in 2 chicken coops. Word of caution, the flies pretty much drop straight down after coming in contact with it, so don't spray it over feed bins that will be open for any length of time during feeding. Also, once it's starts losing effectiveness the flies take a little longer to die, so don't spray it where they will fall and be flip-flopping around where the chickens will take interest and try to eat them. I don't know if it would hurt the chickens, but this kills so many flies I don't want to chance my chickens eating too many and getting sick.2023 has been a horrible fly year here, but PT Alpine along with keeping up with changing the sticky fly paper has really helped get them under control. It's spendy, but very worth it IMO.
Noneya Bizness
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
So far, PT Alpine is the best product I've tried to control flies on the patio. I've tried sticky traps and the hanging bags that smell like rotten eggs.. neither of them worked for me. I also picked up a can of Quickstrike granuels, which I've read works well, and I will leave a review on that one after I get around to trying it.PT Alpine is not perfect, but it gets the job done. The product makes 2 main claims: 1) that it attracts flies and 2) that it kills flies. It does NOT seem to be a good attractant at all. They will lick the sprayed surface if they happen to land on it, but they don't seem to be attracted to it. When used by itself, flies still buzz around but never land on the sprayed surface. If you put some food or garbage out to attract the flies, and then spray it, it works great. Within 15 seconds or so after landing on the sprayed bait, the flies will start twitching and fall over motionless. It is VERY effective. I'm sure it works so well on trash dumpsters because the stinky dumpster itself functions as the attractant, not the fly bait. It's peculiar how this product works. I've noticed that it doesn't always seem to kill flies right away.. sometimes they will come back to life and start break dancing or twitching after appearing to be dead for 20+ minutes.. but then they will once again stop moving, and they never get back up and fly away.Overall, it's a highly effective product for fly control as long as you have something to attract them to it. Though calling it "bait" is a bit of a misnomer, since it doesn't seem to do anything to lure flies.**UPDATE** Photo added to my review of my solution some general notes about fly control, and my comments on Quickstrike.Firstly, Quickstrike granules work almost identical to PT Alpine (extremely well), so either product will do the job, depending on how you prefer to approach the problem. It only works if you add liquid to the granules and let the flies eat it, but that means there's clean-up to do and it still requires an attractant. I chose to stick with PT Alpine for reasons explained below.The fly problem I'm trying to solve is keeping them off the patio so I can sit/grill in peace. My solution (the attached photo - an early prototype) was to repurpose an empty cashew can. Inside the can, I put a styrofoam cup filled with stinky bait (more on my bait below). I cut a hole in the lid of the can and put a scrap piece of window screen under it. I set this contraption out in the grass, spray the lid and screen with PT Alpine, and then let the flies do their thing. Why did I do it this way? Because I never have to clean up fly carcasses! The flies go after the smell but can't get inside, they lick the lid and screen and then die in the grass and get mowed up later. Another big bonus is that I use very little PT spray, so it will last a long time. In my testing, PT remains very effective for at least a week if not longer, which is impressive.As for my bait.. since I had some of the hanging fly traps left over that you fill with water, but instead of returning them, I removed the pouches of attractant and poured them into a shaker jar. I read somewhere that it is dehydrated fermented eggs. I shake a little bit of it into the styrofoam cup with some apple cider vinegar. The cider vinegar not only attracts flies, but also gnats (which PT Alpine also kills), and the stinky stuff helps a lot. I didn't want to use anything sweet that might attract ants or bees. Apple cider vinegar is effective and slow to evaporate. This is working well for me.Whatever product/method you use, here is the key to mastering fly control: Almost any product will work as long as you have a good attractant. Fly paper works great IF you put it near something stinky. PT Alpine works IF you spray it near something stinky. Quickstrike will work IF you put in something stinky. But nearly all products require you to regularly clean up hundreds or thousands of fly corpses, which is never fun. So that's why I did it the way I did it, and there is still room for improvement. The 2nd most important consideration is: Flies like shade if it's hot, and sun if it's cool, so put your solution where it will work best.I hope my tips help others! Good luck, and get creative.