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beatbox32
07-12-2007, 10:06 AM
So I have a recently repaired furnace in my attic that was leaking. All was great until I now notice flies coming through my air vents. I bought some sticky tape and something that is supposed to attract them and last 4 months hanging in the attic... I'm wondering if I should get some sort of bug bomb for the attic as well. Any suggestions are appreciated!

-beatbox32
uncledaddy
07-12-2007, 12:26 PM
You should find out what is attracting them first, i.e. dead rodent in attic. Who did the repair, yourself, or a repairman?...if the later, did he leave his lunch up there. Common flies have a lifespan of approximately 20-25 days depending on temperature. After finding the source a bomb should work. I think.
oblongmelon
07-12-2007, 09:14 PM
maybe it's a haunting !!!!
Jeffbx
07-13-2007, 05:15 AM
maybe it's a haunting !!!!


That would be awesome - do you have a secret red room in your basement anywhere?
renovation
07-13-2007, 05:40 AM
You should find out what is attracting them first, i.e. dead rodent in attic. Who did the repair, yourself, or a repairman?...if the later, did he leave his lunch up there. Common flies have a lifespan of approximately 20-25 days depending on temperature. After finding the source a bomb should work. I think.
i agree find the source then bomb .
beatbox32
07-13-2007, 06:49 AM
Well, I haven't been able to locate a dead animal in the attic (the only place one might be able to avoid detection). I bought a bug bomb last night and stuck one up there... Never used one before so I didn't realize the instant shower of poison it would create. lol. I set it off and scraped up my knees hauling ass out of the attic. It was quite the sight. :thud:

Since setting off the bomb, I haven't seen one fly! Hoping that was the key...

Thanks for your advice everyone!

-beatbox32
beatbox32
07-16-2007, 10:15 AM
Just an update.. I managed to see a few stragglers hanging around the house, but the number has definitely diminished. I treated myself to an electrocuting fly swatter. Let me just say, that thing provides endless entertainment. I can't get my gf to let go of it...

-beatbox32
uncledaddy
07-16-2007, 10:37 AM
Just an update.. I managed to see a few stragglers hanging around the house, but the number has definitely diminished. I treated myself to an electrocuting fly swatter. Let me just say, that thing provides endless entertainment. I can't get my gf to let go of it...

-beatbox32
Uh Oh! Might want to keep it out of the bedroom. :laugh:
beatbox32
07-16-2007, 10:54 AM
Uh Oh! Might want to keep it out of the bedroom. :laugh:

Too late... I can hardly sit down at work today.. :eek:

-beatbox32
Prngr44
07-16-2007, 01:12 PM
An electrocuting fly swatter?? I've never seen such a thing...
beatbox32
07-16-2007, 01:34 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Lentek-RZ02-Racket-Zapper/dp/B000H7CUSQ

You would never have thought you could have so much fun killing bugs. :)

-beatbox32
Prngr44
07-17-2007, 07:40 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Lentek-RZ02-Racket-Zapper/dp/B000H7CUSQ

You would never have thought you could have so much fun killing bugs. :)

-beatbox32

Oh my... my wife is going to love me. :laugh: