Horsefly Trap: Poison-Free Protection for Horses and Cattle
With a horsefly trap, horses and cattle graze more calmly because fewer horseflies are about on the pasture. Discover poison-free traps and accessories.
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Kerbl Taon-X Eco Horsefly Trap for Pasture & Stable
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Kerbl Taon-X Mini Horsefly Trap for Horses & Livestock
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Kerbl Taon-X Horsefly Trap with Ground Frame, Non-Toxic
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Kerbl Wall Bracket for Taon-X Eco Horsefly Trap, Galvanised Metal
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Kerbl Replacement Collection Container for TaonX Horse Fly Trap
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H-TRAP Horsefly Trap for Horses & Livestock, Chemical-Free
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Horsefly Trap: Fewer Horseflies on the Pasture
In high summer, horseflies are the worst nuisance in the field. Their bites are painful, horses become jumpy and nervous and cattle eat noticeably less. A horsefly trap noticeably reduces the number of horseflies, without poison and without electricity. It is suitable for the horse pasture, cattle grazing, paddocks and the area around the stable and riding arena.
How a Horsefly Trap Works
Horseflies are drawn to dark, warm and moving shapes. That is exactly what the trap imitates: a dark ball heats up in the sun and sways gently in the wind. The horseflies mistake it for an animal, land on it and fly upwards after their failed attempt to bite. A funnel then guides them into the collecting container, from which they cannot escape again.
Models for Pasture, Stable and Paddock
The Kerbl Taon-X with ground frame stands firmly on the pasture, the Taon-X Eco is designed for pasture and stable, and the Mini Taon-X suits smaller areas. You will also find the H-TRAP, the MT-Trap and the Agrarzone horsefly trap for horses. Wall and ground mounts let you set up the trap exactly where you need it, and a spare collecting container keeps it ready for use. On large areas it is better to spread out several traps so that the whole field is covered.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to set up a horsefly trap?
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot at the edge of the pasture, near a woodland edge, hedge or water, where horseflies like to be. Do not place it in the middle of the herd, so the animals cannot knock it over.
When is the right time for a horsefly trap?
Horseflies are mainly active from June to August on warm, humid days. Set up the trap in late spring to catch the first horseflies before the main season really begins.
Does a horsefly trap also catch flies?
Other insects end up in the trap now and then, but it is designed for horseflies. Against flies on the pasture, it is best combined with a bait trap.
Horsefly Traps for Horse Pasture and Cattle Grazing
When the horseflies are out in summer, horses and cattle on the pasture suffer most. A horsefly trap uses the natural behaviour of these insects: a dark ball heats up in the sun and attracts the horseflies, which land on it in search of a host. They then fly upwards and end up in the collecting container. The traps work without poison, electricity or attractant, so you can use them in the field without any concerns. A sunny spot at the edge of the pasture, a little away from the animals, gives the best catch. The larger the area, the more it pays to spread out several traps. Put the trap up in late spring, before the main horsefly season starts. With wall and ground mounts and spare containers, your horsefly trap stays reliably in use on the pasture for many years.