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– 4 Month Protection Against Flies, Cockroaches & Other Pests. Fly Traps for Indoors/Outdoor. Better Than Mosquito Zapper
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Item Form | Strip |
Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
Brand | Fruit Fly BarPro |
Target Species | Cockroach, Bed Bug, Fly, Moth, Beetle, Mosquito, Ant, Spider, Silverfish, Gnat |
About this item
- GUARANTEED ELIMINATION of Fruit Flies, Cockroaches, Spider Mites, Gnats, Mosquitoes, and Silverfish
- ROUND THE CLOCK PROTECTION for up to 120 days - 4 Months of Protection!
- CLEAN AND ODORLESS Time-Release Vapor Technology
- KILLS CURRENT INFESTATION and Prevents Future Infestations
- 1 STRIP TREATS One Feeding/Breeding Site (5' x 5' x 8')
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.5 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches; 0.64 ounces
- Item model number : B009D17Z5U
- Date First Available : September 18, 2012
- Manufacturer : Fruit Fly BarPro
- ASIN : B009D17Z5U
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,759 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #161 in Pest Control Traps
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
Fruit Fly BarPro is the most effective fruit fly control and prevention product on the market. Time controlled vapor technology eliminates of flies, cockroaches, spider mites, gnats, mosquitoes, spiders, moths, silverfish, earwigs and beetles for up to 4 months. The specially formulated plastic strips are activated once exposed to air and slowly diffused for up to 120 days, providing 24/7 around the clock elimination and protection.
Ditch the bug sprays, liquids, and traps that give off chemical-laden odors and leave behind a sticky residue to clean up. The Fruit Fly BarPro works as a solid unit, which means no-mess ease of use anywhere in the drains, mop sinks, and garbage areas of your home or business. Each strip will deliver powerful, effective treatment to a 200 cubic foot (5’ x 5’ x 8’) breeding, feeding, or nesting site. Simply open the foil pouch, place directly above the site, and allow the vapors to sink into every crevice and crack. Completely safe when used properly.
Investing in a Fruit Fly BarPro means long-lasting results that you can depend on. Each strip eliminates the current infestation and prevents future infestations from any nests or eggs that were left behind.
Kills More Than Just Fruit Flies!
Fruit Fly BarPro kills Flies, Cockroaches, Spider Mites, Gnats, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Moths, Silverfish, Earwigs, and Beetles. Not only does it kill them immediately - it also prevents future infestations!
All insects must eat in order to survive. Flies will lay their eggs in their food. By identifying the food source of the targeted insect we can aggressively eliminate both adult flies and early stage larvae at the source.
Clean & Odorless with Time-Release Technology!
Time controlled vapor technology eliminates of flies, cockroaches, spider mites, gnats, mosquitoes, spiders, moths, silverfish, earwigs and beetles FOR UP TO 120 DAYS.
Our specially formulated plastic strips are activated once exposed to air. Our “no-mess” time released vapors are slowly diffused for up to 4 months providing 24/7 protection.
Unlike bug sprays, liquids or sticky traps, our vapors are clean. They leave NO RESIDUE on any surface. No mess, no clean-up and NO ODORS!
4 Months of Protection from Each Strip!
Our time controlled vapors are released for up to 4 months making Fruit Fly BarPro effective for up to 120 days….continuously! Date and replace the strips every 3/4 months for year round protection.
- Hang in areas occupied by people less than 16 hours per day.
- Before occupying a treated space, remove the vapor strip and allow lingering vapors to quickly dissipate.
- Do not hang above prepared/exposed foods.
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Customers like the ease of use and smell of the pest control device. For example, they mention it's quick and easy to setup. That said, some complain about the value and versatility. For instance, they say it'd be a waste of money if it was used in the kitchen or food prep areas. Opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers like the quality of the pest control device. They say it kills the flies and prevents the life cycle. They also say it's absolute magic against both fruit fly and miller moths. Customers also report a noticeable reduction in the fruit fly population after using the strips.
"...recommend thisbfor anyone having an annoying gnat problem this kills them off fast get this and the plug in sticky trap and problem solved" Read more
"...Even better, there’s no flies in the house! It’s been so great and has saved us so much frustration and embarrassment!!..." Read more
"...According to Wikipedia, dichlorvos is a neurotoxin that also damages insect DNA...." Read more
"Hung up and less than a day later, no sign of fruit flies. Just amazing." Read more
Customers find the pesticide easy to use. They mention it's simple, quick, and convenient. Customers also say it comes with basic instructions to unwrap and place in problem area.
"...so they would go to the same places just to die, and was quick and easy to setup.Oh wait, there is. And this is it...." Read more
""You could mention easy to use, value for money or longevity" -- Amazon's suggestion for this product review..." Read more
"...It's that simple...." Read more
"...5 stars right here. Super easy to use, no mess. No chemicals and it WORKS." Read more
Customers like the smell of the pesticide. They say it has no odor and it works well.
"...You cannot smell it nor is it obtrusive because it is slender and small...." Read more
"...There were no orders or smells and I don't see any of the bugs. I will make sure to have on hand in the summer when bringing in fresh fruit...." Read more
"Seems like this thing attracted every fly in the neighborhood. Plus is stinks." Read more
"...super convenient, there's no liquid to spill, no sticky strips, no strong smell, and it can be placed far out of reach of pets or kids...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the pesticide. Some mention that it works great, is effective, and works immediately. They say it behaves totally normally. However, others say that it didn't work as good, didn' t work overnight, and didn''t works for flys at all.
"...They think everything is normal, they behave totally normally. And that's what we want. The fruit flies still love my drain...." Read more
"Wasn't impressed. Didn't work as well as needed." Read more
"These little bars / strips have proven to be quite effective when correctly used, and seemaccurate in their advertised longevity...." Read more
"...That's when I bought these things. They do not work overnight but took about a week...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the pesticide. They mention that it's overpriced, and the results reflect an overprized product. Some say that the purchase was a total waste of ten bucks.
"...The price is high, but these do actually last, unlike the apple-shaped traps, which work but IME evaporate within 3 weeks or so, and don’t come with..." Read more
"...Remarkable. A bit pricey, but I guess if they really last 4 months, then well worth it...so, well, yeah,...." Read more
""You could mention easy to use, value for money or longevity" -- Amazon's suggestion for this product review..." Read more
"...After one day, there's a noticeable difference. They seem expensive, but you'll save money by how fast and efficient these work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the pesticide. Some mention that it lasts a very long time, is accurate in its advertised longevity, and prevents the lifecycle. However, others say that it certainly won't last 4 months, congregate around it and never die. It worked well at first, but wore down after a few weeks and is not a good long-term solution.
"...accurate in their advertised longevity...." Read more
"...However, this is not a good long-termsolution for us. It's a house plant...." Read more
"...This product killed the flies and is preventing the lifecycle. Kudos to a great product!" Read more
"...It does not last me 4 months; I have to replace it every 3 months, but it does an amazing job." Read more
Customers dislike the versatility of the pest control device. They mention that it's very toxic and not for use in kitchens or food prep areas. Some say that the product is only useful in closets and that it is unsafe to use in a kitchen.
"...The only thing to keep in mind is that it can't be used around food products and my issue was in the kitchen...." Read more
"...We tried this and it worked!! The only thing is that instructions say not to use around food but that's what the fruit fly's were attracted to." Read more
"...title of the item says that it is safe for indoor use, It is ONLY safe for indoor use in closets or other closed areas where you are HIGHLY unlikely..." Read more
"...the very fine print on the package, only to learn that it needs to be in an enclosed space where humans and pets are not...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the safety of the pesticide. They say it is toxic for home use, has a lot of hazards to humans and animals, and is not safe around people, food, or pets. They also mention that the product uses organophosphates, which have serious side effects.
"...This product is not a REPELLENT. And that's a GREAT thing. Why?..." Read more
"Labled unsafe for in the kitchen. Did not see that in the Amazon listing. Must have overlooked it. So I did not use it after buying it...." Read more
"I at first planned to return this article because it is not safe to use near food ad in spaces where it can be inhaled by pets and humans...." Read more
"...contains Dichlorvos which is an organophosphate and is extremely toxic to humans and animals, The main method of poisoning is via Inhalation, and..." Read more
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My house has a bad problem with fruit flies during the summer months. And, this year, it's bad. Not only that, but now regular house flies joined in, and I had a ton of them flying around too. It was HORRIBLE.
Bug spray helped, but it only helped in the moment. I could spray them all I wanted, and sure, it would kill them right then and there. But, when I sprayed hotspots, they'd all get startled and fly away. I'd kill lots, but plenty would also escape. And, after that, they wouldn't come back to that area for a while. But, in time, they would.
I tried more than just bug spray, too. I tried many things to get rid of this problem. I tried using those apple shaped things, the ones you put the liquid inside that attracts and kills them. The first time I used it, it worked somewhat well. But, after a few days, and after enough of them were dead inside of the liquid, they stopped working. I kept getting new ones, but every time I used a brand new one, it seemed to be less and less effective.
I tried the vinegar and dish soap thing, too. Pretty much the same outcome as the apple shaped things, except even worse results. Less attraction, less killing.
I tried the nuclear option one time as well: bug bombing my home last summer. I purchased a few of those bug bomb canisters. I had to cover tons of surfaces in my home so the chemicals didn't leak into it, and then I had to cage up my cat and leave my home for most of the day, coming back myself once to open up windows to air the place out for a few hours. This absolutely did the job and killed 99.9% of them. However, a few things I dislike about this method. One, having to vacate my home for most of the day. Two, having to cover up all the surfaces of my home and be extra cautious when dealing with the entire situation. Three, the fact that it released a spray/vapor everywhere, hence why everything needed to be covered up. And four, but the worst part: They came back. It must not have killed them ALL, because in a few weeks, the problem was back. Unfortunate.
If only there was a product that was efficient, kept working for a long period of time, didn't require me to leave my home or be extremely cautious when using it, didn't scare them away so they would go to the same places just to die, and was quick and easy to setup.
Oh wait, there is. And this is it.
This bug issue is a big problem. Well, it WAS a big problem. I say "was" because, thanks to this product, it isn't anymore.
I had three main hotspots in my home: one in the kitchen by the sink, one in my living room in front of the couch on my coffee table, and one in my gaming room on my shelves.
I ordered the five pack.
The first two, I hung in my kitchen. I have a large kitchen, so I hung one at each end, one of which directly above the center of the hotspot there.
The third and fourth went into my living room. This room is also quite large, hence why I used two. One, I hung from the light fixture that lights the room. The second, I hung right next to the coffee table a few feet above it.
The fifth and final strip, I hung off of a nail coming out of the top shelf in the gaming room.
Please note that the only reason I used two in any room was because these were decently big rooms. Be safe, don't stuff two or three of these things into your small bedroom.
After the first 24 hours, I absolutely noticed a reduction in their numbers.
After 72 hours (three days), however, they're gone. 99.9% of them. There's still the extremely occasional fly here and there, but at this point it's rare. And it's becoming more and more rare as time ticks on. Considering these last up to 4 months, I can rest assured the problem is gone. Like I said, my home only has this issue in the hot months, which these will be more than enough to cover.
Normally, when I turned on my faucet, I'd see a bunch of fruit flies get startled and swarm around. I knew these things were the real deal the first time I turned on the faucet and saw 0 movement. Every time since then, I've looked as hard as I could for any movement when I turned on the faucet, and nothing. This is where the problem was the absolute worst, and now there's literally none of them there.
This product is not a REPELLENT. And that's a GREAT thing. Why? Well, if you're using this product, chances are, the bugs are already inside of your home. Using a repellent would not fix the problem. They aren't going to open the front door and leave your house because of a repelling chemical, they're just going to find somewhere else in your home to migrate to.
With this product, the flies don't even know there's a chemical there. They think everything is normal, they behave totally normally. And that's what we want. The fruit flies still love my drain. But, if they go there, they die. Quickly, too. They won't just scatter and go somewhere else, they'll simply die. Bug spray will kill them too, but it will also make that area unattractive to them, so they move, and eventually return to that same area once the spray has worn off. So you spray again, and again. No more, not with this product. Hang it where you see the most of them, and that's it.
I've had the product for a week now. I can absolutely attest to everything this product claims to do, except for how long it claims to last, which is 120 days (4 months). I haven't had the product long enough to confirm that claim for myself firsthand, but considering every other claim the product made I've seen to be true firsthand, I feel pretty confident on trusting this final claim.
I can also report that I've had no ill effects to my own health. Nor has my cat, and I've watched him like a hawk. Interestingly, the same chemical used in this is used in flea collars for cats as well, which is right under their nose and mouth, so I'm not to worried about this product and the small amount it releases into the air in a time-released, controlled fashion. Like an air freshener.
So yeah, I'd highly recommend this product. I'm just one of MANY reviewers who has claimed that they tried everything but THIS is the product that worked. And it's true.
Note: I would try your best not to expose the strips to heat. Exposing the strips to heat can make the chemical release faster and in larger quantities, which is not good. I'd try to keep it out of direct, hot sunlight, and away from any other potential heat source.
Cheers and good luck!
Per the back of the product package: "If this product is used within homes, use only in closets, wardrobes and cupboards."
More generally, it can be used in "garbage rooms, lavatories, floor drains (to sewer), entries and vestibules, offices, locker rooms, machine rooms, boiler rooms, utility equipment, garages, mop closets and product storage (after canning and bottling)."
"This product may be used in non-food/feed areas... DO NOT use in areas where people will be for an extended period of time."
Seems like it's probably not a good idea to use this product in the home. What if I go for broke and put it next to a window that I like to keep open at least sometimes? "Place... away from windows.... [as] drafts, weather and other conditions may affect performance."
The above quotes are from the back of the package. As for the novella we are given to read on this product's Amazon page, buried near the end is this handy little warning: this product should not be used in areas where people spend more than 15 hours per day. You mean, areas like my freaking HOME?? That's a deceptively important warning that I totally failed to notice before buying this product.
The active ingredient in this product is an insecticide called dichlorvos. According to Wikipedia, dichlorvos is a neurotoxin that also damages insect DNA. That seems to be how it kills insects, but it has been shown to affect higher-order animals, as well, including humans. "Acute and prolonged exposure may lead to death, genotoxic, neurological, reproductive, carcinogenic, immunological, hepatic, renal, respiratory, metabolic, dermal and other systemic effects. Its toxicity is due to the ability of the compound to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase at cholinergic junction of the nervous system." ("Dichlorvos toxicity: A public health perspective", Henshaw Uchechi Okoroiwu and Iwara Arikpo Iwara).
Prevalent in urban waterways, each tenfold increase in organophosphate metabolites (like dichlorvos) is associated with a 50-70% increase in the odds of ADHD in children. (Wikipedia)
The DHHS says it may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. The EPA has revised the acceptable use parameters for dichlorvos down multiple times, and the EU has banned it outright.
The Washington State Department of Health issued a warning about the chemical called "Pest Strips with Dichlorvos." They wrote, "Organophosphate pest strips (strips that contain dichlorvos) are legal, but we are concerned they are making people sick, especially if they are not used according to their directions. We are working... to improve warnings... and make the restrictions about occupied areas more clear on the product label. The strips should not be used in general living or sleeping areas.
"The label also says the pest strips can be used in vacation homes, cabins, and mobile homes - but only if “unoccupied for more than four months immediately following placement of pest strip."" (end quote)
I have two young children in my home. Thank goodness that I am assiduous about reading the instructions that manufacturers provide on their products, or I would have exposed my family to a carcinogenic neurotoxin that was never supposed to be in home in the first place. And I'm not the only one. Reading the Q&A's, it's evident that many people who have bought this product are completely oblivious to its risks, meaning they did NOT read the manufacturer's instructions. For example, somebody (apparently trying to piece together how a product with so many restrictions could possibly be meant for home use) asked if it would be effective throughout the home if placed in a closet. One after another, other customers responded, "Why would you do that? I put it here and there and everywhere in my home! It's great!"
I can't blame them. We've gotten used to a corporate world that looks out for our safety -- if only at the behest of the federal government. Like others, I bought this product assuming it was safe for my home simply because it's on Amazon. I assumed, without even thinking about it, that if a commercial/industrial-use product with only a handful of safe residential applications were to be sold on Amazon, this would be made very clear in the product title alone, not to mention the subsequent text and images. Other sellers are careful not to mislead and disappoint buyers about much less serious things.
We should all know better than to totally cede all responsibility for our own health and welfare to regulators and businesses. I hope somebody reads this and buys something else.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
Per the back of the product package: "If this product is used within homes, use only in closets, wardrobes and cupboards."
More generally, it can be used in "garbage rooms, lavatories, floor drains (to sewer), entries and vestibules, offices, locker rooms, machine rooms, boiler rooms, utility equipment, garages, mop closets and product storage (after canning and bottling)."
"This product may be used in non-food/feed areas... DO NOT use in areas where people will be for an extended period of time."
Seems like it's probably not a good idea to use this product in the home. What if I go for broke and put it next to a window that I like to keep open at least sometimes? "Place... away from windows.... [as] drafts, weather and other conditions may affect performance."
The above quotes are from the back of the package. As for the novella we are given to read on this product's Amazon page, buried near the end is this handy little warning: this product should not be used in areas where people spend more than 15 hours per day. You mean, areas like my freaking HOME?? That's a deceptively important warning that I totally failed to notice before buying this product.
The active ingredient in this product is an insecticide called dichlorvos. According to Wikipedia, dichlorvos is a neurotoxin that also damages insect DNA. That seems to be how it kills insects, but it has been shown to affect higher-order animals, as well, including humans. "Acute and prolonged exposure may lead to death, genotoxic, neurological, reproductive, carcinogenic, immunological, hepatic, renal, respiratory, metabolic, dermal and other systemic effects. Its toxicity is due to the ability of the compound to inhibit acetyl cholinesterase at cholinergic junction of the nervous system." ("Dichlorvos toxicity: A public health perspective", Henshaw Uchechi Okoroiwu and Iwara Arikpo Iwara).
Prevalent in urban waterways, each tenfold increase in organophosphate metabolites (like dichlorvos) is associated with a 50-70% increase in the odds of ADHD in children. (Wikipedia)
The DHHS says it may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. The EPA has revised the acceptable use parameters for dichlorvos down multiple times, and the EU has banned it outright.
The Washington State Department of Health issued a warning about the chemical called "Pest Strips with Dichlorvos." They wrote, "Organophosphate pest strips (strips that contain dichlorvos) are legal, but we are concerned they are making people sick, especially if they are not used according to their directions. We are working... to improve warnings... and make the restrictions about occupied areas more clear on the product label. The strips should not be used in general living or sleeping areas.
"The label also says the pest strips can be used in vacation homes, cabins, and mobile homes - but only if “unoccupied for more than four months immediately following placement of pest strip."" (end quote)
I have two young children in my home. Thank goodness that I am assiduous about reading the instructions that manufacturers provide on their products, or I would have exposed my family to a carcinogenic neurotoxin that was never supposed to be in home in the first place. And I'm not the only one. Reading the Q&A's, it's evident that many people who have bought this product are completely oblivious to its risks, meaning they did NOT read the manufacturer's instructions. For example, somebody (apparently trying to piece together how a product with so many restrictions could possibly be meant for home use) asked if it would be effective throughout the home if placed in a closet. One after another, other customers responded, "Why would you do that? I put it here and there and everywhere in my home! It's great!"
I can't blame them. We've gotten used to a corporate world that looks out for our safety -- if only at the behest of the federal government. Like others, I bought this product assuming it was safe for my home simply because it's on Amazon. I assumed, without even thinking about it, that if a commercial/industrial-use product with only a handful of safe residential applications were to be sold on Amazon, this would be made very clear in the product title alone, not to mention the subsequent text and images. Other sellers are careful not to mislead and disappoint buyers about much less serious things.
We should all know better than to totally cede all responsibility for our own health and welfare to regulators and businesses. I hope somebody reads this and buys something else.