spangela Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 HI all I didn't really know where to post this question but you guys seem friendly enough so I thought why not What flyspray do you use?? I am going insane with the flies but the other half won't let me spray. Can you get a fish safe spray??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 all fly sprays have chemicals in them but those automatic "natural" fly thingys might work (wall hanging sprayers). and btw you could always cover your fish tank while spraying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I use Budget Fly Spray. Its probably the most toxic but its the cheapest and kills flies very quick, its brutal. I prefer it to Black Flag etc by a long shot, even on pay day, Budget Fly Spray wins. What I do when spraying is make sure to never saturate a room, e.g. always have a door open, and dont hold on the trigger for too long and never aim it in the direciton of an aquarium. The official recommendation, that I agree with (but am often slack on), is that you cover the tanks, e.g. towel before spraying. To date I haven't had a fish die from fly spray, I'm just careful with how I use it, but if you really want to do the right thing, cover your aquariums. Fly Spray is basically a toxic nerve gas, so I can't imagine you'll find a fish friendly one :lol: Would be nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I use fly spray in the room, I just make sure I don't spray towards, or near, the tank. My tank also has a solid wooden lid covering it so it probably wouldn't matter if I did spray directly over it :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I use a Robocan natural pyrethrins... works wonders! My refill ran out and hello flies starting to come in, once replaced... the flies didn't enter through our ranch slider, almost like there was a invisible barrier :lol: definately works, that definately put things to the test, and it's 100 percent safe with animals, tanks etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatito Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I use Budget Fly Spray. Its probably the most toxic but its the cheapest and kills flies very quick, its brutal. I prefer it to Black Flag etc by a long shot, even on pay day, Budget Fly Spray wins. SpidersWeb, you must be doing something i'm not - when i used budget the flies seemed to be appreciationg athe lovely shower i offered them :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangela Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Thanks Afrikan That sounds like just what we need!! Will send the other half shopping to get one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Oh and get the can with Green lid and writing.. that's the 100% pyrethrins.. don't go the industrial strength, that has an additive.. (that one has the black lid etc) Blue and Green are safe, but I go green as that's the 100% natural pyrethrin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangela Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Cool thank you ) Next question ... Where do you get them from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Visser Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 All fly spray cans have Warning's on the back :oops: Not to be use near aquatics and fish tanks. We have had a Robocan in the lounge for over a year no problems, but we have lids on the tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Mitre 10 Mega.. any store like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatito Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hmmm, robocan sounds good - what do the green cans go for? $$$..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Well you have to buy the overall dispenser etc, not sure how much it was.. then the refills are around $20 mark.. but they last around two months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatito Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Awesome - i'm gettin there!!! My flat heats up and becomes a party for Mortie and his mates, but they're not as scared of my Mortein as they are in the ad :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Well you have to buy the overall dispenser etc, not sure how much it was.. then the refills are around $20 mark.. but they last around two months Is this the kind of thing that sprays every few minutes or whatever?? Does it smell at all?? We always get lots of flies in our house.. sure, 2 of the cats are always happy to have a flying snack but.. they tire after a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 SpidersWeb, you must be doing something i'm not - when i used budget the flies seemed to be appreciationg athe lovely shower i offered them :roll: The special ingredient is love or perhaps all this politically correctness and art has made the Wellington flies too soft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatito Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 pfft!!!! I bet it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 For peace of mind get in the professionals and have the window sills and around the doors sprayed. I have no idea of the cost, but my wife has two friends who use this and they have no more problems at all. The cost of the numerous flyspray cans used would help defray costs and I'd think a lot safer for the family than breathing in fly spray. I fly swat and feed the fish with the mangled bodies, saves them chewing too much. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I catch flies live or stun them with a fly gun http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp ... &SUBCATID= then I can feed them live to my frogs :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi All I use "Black Flag" Fly spray in both the lounge and Fish room. You must remember that ALL sprays are toxic :evil: and will certainly upset your fish. I always spray into an area opposite the tanks and "COVER THE TANK STAND WITH A SHEET" and leave it there for 20 minutes after spraying. I haven't had any casualties as a result so far. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 The good thing with the Robocan with natural pyrethrins, is you don't need to be spraying a heap of fly spray around and choking on it, it's a natural preventative to stop flies coming in, so there are no flies to spray :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 i dont use sprays at all, i have 3 frogs the need feeding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Another thing is make sure you dont spray anything near the airpump as this will blow the Toxins through the water Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoll Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 The only spray I've used is one of those long term contact type ones... more for crawling insects like cockroaches... The main reason I don't have any problem with flies or flying insects is that I have a fair number of carnivorous plants. Two pitcher plants in the kitchen, about six pots with venus flytraps, and a whole lot of different types of sundews that I get a huge amount of seeds from... they practically grow like weeds. Bugs don't stand much of a chance with all of those on the windowsills. The oddest thing is I still need to spray pyrethrum on the plants to get rid of aphids... they're too small to get caught/stuck/etc. Gavin.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rimbauer Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I use the long term 'Ripcord' spray once a year. I don't like flyspray because we have both birds and fish. Once a year I spray the ceilings, doorways and windowsills. Then I kick back and watch all the flies, spiders and cockroaches coming up the garden path keel over when they hit the sprayed areas on the doors. I do cover the fishtanks and remove the birds before I spray though. It's harmless when dry, but I wouldn't want to risk spray drift killing any pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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