tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post446695399400163699..comments2023-09-30T06:23:33.924-04:00Comments on Trapping Deer Flies in Livingston County, Michigan: making and using the deer fly trap umbrellaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-58691880218400806702016-06-03T00:50:22.514-04:002016-06-03T00:50:22.514-04:00Deer fly giving bites and misery of man and animal...Deer fly giving bites and misery of man and animal alikeSpurwing Plovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-22223603486522758852015-08-01T12:59:51.623-04:002015-08-01T12:59:51.623-04:00I can't wait to try this idea, it certainly is...I can't wait to try this idea, it certainly is worth a try here in Maine. Every time I tame my black Scottish Terrier, Abbey, outside they are all over her head. It is just awful! Thanks for such a great idea.Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319851126924273732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-46793953559716767812015-07-13T10:48:49.838-04:002015-07-13T10:48:49.838-04:00I can find the tangle trap chemical anywhere. I c...I can find the tangle trap chemical anywhere. I can't find the company for that matter. Do you know if the product is still available? Great job on the website, idea, and statistics! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-83930616979748012782015-06-12T16:20:47.421-04:002015-06-12T16:20:47.421-04:00Can you tell me if this works on horse flies as we...Can you tell me if this works on horse flies as well. It seems to me it would becasue they are related to deer fly, but I was just wondering if you have trapped any horse fly. They have been attacking me while I'm trying to swim and have been unmerciful. My pool is blue and I'm also wondering if that is attracting them...? Any help you can give would be appreciated.BFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622945802215486756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-41654902420786348702015-06-08T18:21:42.089-04:002015-06-08T18:21:42.089-04:00I have a patented trap for horse, greenhead, deer ...I have a patented trap for horse, greenhead, deer and yellow flies. I would most appreciative of your looking at my web site FlyCatch-R.com and I look froward to your comments. I too am not offended by comments all are welcomed since I consider them to be of value. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-43073000478343210952014-08-03T08:49:10.713-04:002014-08-03T08:49:10.713-04:00We use blue buckets coated and attached to two PVC...We use blue buckets coated and attached to two PVC poles on the back of our lawn tractor. We ride around the yard and the buckets bounce and sway at human head hgt. We catch thousands, we also coat blue plastic throw away plates and hang them with thin wire amongst our pine trees the movement from the breeze is enough to catch thousands.<br />I am allergic to the bites and swell up golf ball sized when bittenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-36027196809052793802014-07-03T17:16:10.939-04:002014-07-03T17:16:10.939-04:00Great blog! I've been working on deer fly trap...Great blog! I've been working on deer fly trapping for several years and now use 15 'traps' each consisting of a blue storage bin up side down, on fiberglass pole legs as the attractant, and a blue sticky cup on a nearby pole as the 'trap. We also troll, at times, but the stationary cups catch up to 45 flies per day. Unfortunately, catching a couple of hundred flies per day is not eliminating the annoyance so far this summer.Arnold Bannernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-73666304013912682762014-06-19T18:18:10.747-04:002014-06-19T18:18:10.747-04:00Love that you posted this site. I had done the res...Love that you posted this site. I had done the research and found the same information that tanglefoot applied to a blue cups indeed works. we use the double cup method per your suggestion (thank you) but have them duct taped on long orange sticks. Going trolling around the property gets rid of most for the day. I now will walk the 5 minute walk down my driveway to retrieve the mail which I would not have done before this product discovery. They're bites do not feel that pleasant! The deerfly here in Howell Twp. MI arrived Sunday June 15.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613575428087353548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-50021611764218901732014-06-01T16:46:14.884-04:002014-06-01T16:46:14.884-04:00You rock! The deer fly is the biggest obstacle to ...You rock! The deer fly is the biggest obstacle to enjoying our yard here in northern Indiana. Thanks for the time you put in to this!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-41173516008405916272014-05-26T01:10:01.300-04:002014-05-26T01:10:01.300-04:00Although I've seen numerous devices made by pe...Although I've seen numerous devices made by people who swear blue is the best color for attracting them, I think experimenting with skin colors or fur colors might be worth it. Also creating a roller coaster like track similar to the ones they put cameras on for tracking shots, and put the fly capture device on a cart on the track... put a small motor on the cart and feed it juice though the rails.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999023872048245718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-87539861641873298702013-07-21T11:26:18.636-04:002013-07-21T11:26:18.636-04:00Thanks, John, for sharing the info regarding unatt...Thanks, John, for sharing the info regarding unattended Tangle-Trap coated surfaces. We certainly don't want to harm birds or dragonflies, so thanks for letting us all know about this. I am very happy with the fact that a trolling trap (like the umbrella) is very specific for deer flies. Quite amazingly so really. Happy deer fly trapping! May your deer fly population be greatly diminished!UmbrellaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096785839470001912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-40247720299061212782013-07-21T10:52:35.962-04:002013-07-21T10:52:35.962-04:00Great info, and I appreciate the detailed "ho...Great info, and I appreciate the detailed "how to" and data collection. As for unattended Tangle Trap uses, folks should remember that the sticky stuff will capture other insects (dragonflies) as well as birds. Birds certainly would be attracted to the free buffet and then their feathers would be badly damaged, if they were even able to escape. In fact "tangle foot" is a product that has been used to destroy bird populations for a long time.<br /><br />That said, I'm going to make a hand held trap so I can slow down the flies and enjoy the outdoors taking pictures of birds!<br /><br />Thanks again.John Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04557792383132649523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-17825243173816087872013-07-15T13:09:47.515-04:002013-07-15T13:09:47.515-04:00You could have fun and equip each of your party gu...You could have fun and equip each of your party guests with their very own hat with a blue cup on it (covered, of course, with a sandwich baggie that has Tangle-Trap coated onto it) and then make it a game and see who can trap the most deer flies. Give the winner a party favor for their good work!UmbrellaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096785839470001912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-8784973659779387202013-07-14T15:50:15.950-04:002013-07-14T15:50:15.950-04:00The deer fly season will last 8 weeks regardless o...The deer fly season will last 8 weeks regardless of when it begins. If you trap deer flies during the morning of the day of your party, or even just a few hours before your party, you may experience a deer fly-free party. But you'd have to do something serious (like the umbrella) instead of something small (like a single cup on a hat) in order to capture the majority of the deer flies that are hanging around on your property. Here's wishing you a deer fly-free celebration!UmbrellaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096785839470001912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-13155660721457172982013-07-14T11:08:07.301-04:002013-07-14T11:08:07.301-04:00When should they be gone? I thought they started ...When should they be gone? I thought they started a little earlier this year, like early June in northern Oakland Co., so I was counting on them being gone mid July. I'm have a outdoor party next Sat. (7/20) and was counting on they being gone but they still seem just as bad as of today!Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-43305493359311927042013-07-09T21:00:47.169-04:002013-07-09T21:00:47.169-04:00I purchase the Tangle Trap on Amazon because I can...I purchase the Tangle Trap on Amazon because I cannot find it locally. Be sure to get the correct product (Tangle Trap as pictured in this post ... either the cans as shown here or the quart size cans). Do not get their product for trees or other applications as those are quite different. Good luck and happy trapping!UmbrellaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096785839470001912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-56028281316473755862013-07-09T20:52:01.559-04:002013-07-09T20:52:01.559-04:00I live in Oakland county on ten acres and the deer...I live in Oakland county on ten acres and the deer flys make ny live miserable. I would like to try the umbrella method, but can't find the tangle-trap product. where do you purchase it at?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-40596966213540649652013-07-05T01:54:44.506-04:002013-07-05T01:54:44.506-04:00If you keep track of how many deer flies you catch...If you keep track of how many deer flies you catch in Alabama this season then maybe you could report back here and let us all know how you did. Are you going to try the umbrella?UmbrellaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096785839470001912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-31781545453985858812013-07-05T01:49:01.009-04:002013-07-05T01:49:01.009-04:00Oh I would definitely love to hear back from you i...Oh I would definitely love to hear back from you in order to find out how your trapping is going and whether the umbrella works out for you. And let us all know if you come up with any improvements. Happy trapping!UmbrellaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096785839470001912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-27110625401538408372013-06-24T07:43:12.120-04:002013-06-24T07:43:12.120-04:00You can order the deer fly tape(TRED-NOT DEERFLY P...You can order the deer fly tape(TRED-NOT DEERFLY PATCHES) by calling Detex AT 231-832-2323. VER IN-EXPENSIVE AND THEY WORK!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-89135473808013078642013-06-14T18:30:09.591-04:002013-06-14T18:30:09.591-04:00Beautifully done research! I've used a plasti...Beautifully done research! I've used a plastic helmet covered with blue painter's tape, <br />Saran wrap, and then canned Tanglefoot with good success. Your technique looks to be more comfortable given that it provides shade and no sweat-soaked head like my helmet did yesterday on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta in Alabama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-56547278967067407132013-05-25T11:10:48.286-04:002013-05-25T11:10:48.286-04:00Thank you for your research! I am an avid trail ru...Thank you for your research! I am an avid trail runner and just found your site. I have been seriously attacked twice -once in Novi and once at Island Lake, the first in June of 2011 and the second in July. The first experience was a bloody painful mess which lasted a mile sprint back to my car! I have thankfully found deerfly tape which I attach to my hat-but the tape can become covered so quickly I have found it best to stick to road running in the peak weeks of their life cycle. I also only run in white and apply deet.<br />Your research has helped me decide when to not brave the woods in the next 3 weeks.<br />Looks like I might be safe at Island Lake this week-end and maybe June 2,3:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-3514392723919772532013-02-11T09:26:46.159-05:002013-02-11T09:26:46.159-05:00Just came upon your site and I love your method! I...Just came upon your site and I love your method! I've been walking around our rural, wooded property in Eastern Ontario with a blue pail covered in tanglefoot on top of my head. On top of the obvious fashion shortcomings it often gets stuck in my hair. And, the sound of the trapped flies buzzing inside the pail can be quite disconcerting. This year I am going to try being an umbrella girl. If you are still blogging this summer I will let you know how your method works up here. Susan C. Philpotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831732832804150857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-2306403812021108392012-09-19T00:33:17.722-04:002012-09-19T00:33:17.722-04:00Excellent post. I was checking continuously this b...Excellent post. I was checking continuously this blog and I’m impressed! Very helpful information specially the remaining part :) I care for such information much. I was looking for this particular info for a long time. Thanks and best of luck.<br />http://www.finduslivingston.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478360273890819939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181797787863934140.post-34200496748141859772012-07-29T17:37:36.235-04:002012-07-29T17:37:36.235-04:00I just searched the web to find out when deer fly ...I just searched the web to find out when deer fly season ends in Michigan and I quickly found your website -- you literally have the perfect blog!! (I also live in Livingston County). :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com