02527cam a22003253u 4500 63226 UtSlPG 20260610134445.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Bishopp, F. C. (Fred Corry), 1884-1970 Flytraps and Their Operation [1921] Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin no. 734 Release date is 2020-09-18 Produced by Tom Cosmas from files generously made available by USDA through The Internet Archive. All resultant materials are placed in the Public Domain. "Flytraps and Their Operation [1921] by F. C. Bishopp" is a scientific publication produced by the United States Department of Agriculture during the early 20th century. This bulletin focuses on various methods and tools for controlling flies, particularly the house fly and screw-worm fly, presenting a detailed examination of the effectiveness of flytraps and the diverse types available for use. The book serves as a practical guide for farmers and those interested in pest control, documenting experiments and offering recommendations on trap construction, bait types, and operational techniques. In the book, F. C. Bishopp provides thorough instructions on the construction and operation of different fly traps. He categorizes various species of flies and explains the best practices for attracting and capturing them, emphasizing the role of bait and the placement of traps. The publication discusses the design of effective traps such as the conical hoop trap and window traps, while warning against the over-reliance on flytraps as the sole method of pest control. Bishopp outlines the significance of combining trapping with other strategies, such as preventing fly breeding by managing waste and employing chemicals when necessary, thus presenting a holistic approach to efficient fly control. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Flies -- Control United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin no. 734 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63226 104050 104050