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HomeTsetse FAQCatching tsetse

Catching tsetse

Traps and screens are an effective means of tsetse control. They are cheap, easy to transport, and safe both for the user and the environment. Once a suitable trap or screen has been selected for a given area, no special expertise is needed in order to use it.

This method is therefore ideal for anyone looking for cheap and effective community protection.

What is the best trap for catching tsetse?

How many tsetse can a trap catch?

Why are most traps coloured blue and black?

Why do tsetse follow my car?

Do I need to use attractants with a tsetse trap?

What are the chemical properties of the attractants?

How safe are the attractants to use?

What other types of fly are caught by tsetse traps?

Where is the best site for a trap?

Should I treat the trap with insecticide?

What are the problems with traps?

What is a human fly-round?

What is an ox fly-round?

How can I catch tsetse that follow a car?

How do I stop ants eating the catch?

What type of netting should I use?

Most traps are black and blue. Is the particular shade of blue important?

There are lots of different types of trap cage. Which is the best design?

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Vector Biology Department
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
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