Veeteelt offers a groundbreaking alternative to chemical fly control with their innovative mechanical fly trap. After extensive research carried out by CLM Research and Advice on five practical farms over three years, it has been proven that the mechanical fly trap is a viable solution for controlling resilient flies on cows. The trap, designed as a gate with hairy brush strips, herds the flies towards the light, where they are captured in small openings acting as a trap.

These captured insects perish from the heat and fall off the sides of the trap. The trap has been successfully optimized in practice by organic dairy farmers, proving effective in catching large numbers of cow-resistant flies known to adversely impact cow health, welfare, and milk production. The potential cost-effective solution has garnered interest for subsidies, making it a promising tool in reducing the use of chemical fly control methods.

Explore Veeteelt's website for project resources and a step-by-step trap construction guide