Flytraps and Their Operation [1921]

"Flytraps and Their Operation [1921] by F. C. Bishopp" is a comprehensive bulletin released by the United States Department of Agriculture in the 1920s, focusing on methods for controlling troublesome flies, like house flies and screw-worm flies, using traps. Acting almost as a how-to manual, this publication informs farmers and anyone dealing with pest control on the use of flytraps, exploring different trap designs and their success rates through documented experiments. The book lays out step-by-step instructions for building and running diverse fly traps, categorizing different fly species and highlighting the importance of bait and where to put traps for the best catch. It presents designs for traps like the conical hoop and window types, while suggesting that flytraps alone aren't enough; it stresses the need for combined strategies, like stopping flies from breeding in the first place by managing our waste well and using chemical solutions only when needed, providing a comprehensive plan for managing fly populations.