You can squirt some water on top of the Maxforce Granular Fly Bait to boost the effect of it. The label recommends to re-apply the bait every 7 days as needed. You may also apply it as a paint-on application and see if that works better according to your needs.
Paint-on application: Mix 1.5 oz bait with 1 fl oz warm water (3 lbs bait in 1 quart water) and stir thoroughly. Let stand for about 15 minutes until a paste consistency suitable for painting has formed. Apply the paste with a brush to surfaces where flies rest avoiding surfaces that are dusty.
We would recommend placing the fly bait inside our tamper proof fly bait stations. The stations require a key to open them and safely house the bait and protect it from children and pets. Only the flies can get into the stations.
Maxforce Granular Fly Bait can be applied in the following manners:
Scatter application: Scatter the bait directly form the container onto dry level surfaces so that the individual granules lie near each other without forming small piles.
Bait stations: Place Granular Fly Bait in any bait stations. Secure bait stations at least 4 feet above the ground. Use 1 bait station to cover approximately 250 square feet. Add up to 1.6 ounces of bait per station. (Bait stations should be inaccessible to food producing animals, children and pets.)
Paint-on application: Mix 1.5 ounces of bait with 1 fl oz. warm water (3 lbs. bait in 1 quart of water) and stir thoroughly. Let stand for about 15 minutes until a paste consistency suitable for painting has formed. Apply paste with a brush to surfaces where flies rest, avoiding surfaces that are dusty.
Zyrox Granular Fly Bait is a great professional grade product and is registered within the state of NY. Its active ingredient is called Cyantraniliprole. This ingredient paralyzes the flies' muscular system, keeping them from getting to unwanted areas.
Maxforce Granular Fly Bait can be applied as broadcast
Scatter application: Scatter the bait directly form the container onto dry level surfaces so that the individual granules lie near each other without forming small piles. * Bait stations: Place Granular Fly Bait in any bait stations. Secure bait stations at least 4 feet above the ground. Use 1 bait station to cover approximately 250 square feet. Add up to 1.6 ounces of bait per station. (Bait stations should be inaccessible to food producing animals, children and pets.) * Paint-on application: Mix 1.5 ounces of bait with 1 fl oz. warm water (3 lbs. bait in 1 quart of water) and stir thoroughly. Let stand for about 15 minutes until a paste consistency suitable for painting has formed. Apply paste with a brush to surfaces where flies rest, avoiding surfaces that are dusty. -
Maxforce Granular Fly Bait has a very weak mild odor if any at all per the SDS sheet for the product. If using in a dry broadcast method there should be no issue with odor.
Maxforce Granular Fly Bait can be painted on, placed in bait stations or scattered onto level surfaces. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
El precio de el Maxforce Granular Fly Bait es en dolares no en pesos.
Translation: “The price of the Maxforce Granular Fly Bait is in dollars, not in pesos.”
Maxforce Granular Fly Bait can be mixed with water to create a paste that is used for paint-on application, per the product label. However, this product is not water-soluble to create a spray. If you are wanting to create a solution, then we recommend Maxforce Fly Spot Bait instead.
Maxforce Granular Fly Bait cannot be used openly in lawn areas, only in and around exterior perimeter of the structure as a scatter bait or in fly bat stations. We would recommend contacting the Cooperative Extension Office for help with identifying the cause of the flies whether it’s decaying matter or disease in the lawn.
The chance of any secondary poisoning from Maxforce Granular Fly Bait to your chickens is extremely unlikely as the poison once ingested by the fly is only going to be a toxicity level to something the size of a fly. The only problem you would have is if the chickens were to consume the bait directly to avoid this we would recommend using it in stations.
The Maxforce Granular Fly Bait is only labeled for the common or lessor house fly as you see on our site and its product label. The particular Q&As you referenced will be updated and corrected as it looks like they are from many years ago before that info was confirmed by the manufacturer regarding the main species it impacted. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
According to the Maxforce Granular Fly Bait product label: This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the treatment area.
If you're using Maxforce Granular Fly Bait in a FBS-1 Fly Bait Station, the flies will die within approximately 60 seconds. Some may fly out of the station while some could die inside the bait station. We recommend placing the station away from food and water sources and in an area where they can easily be monitored and cleaned. Maxforce Granular Fly Bait can be shipped to, and used in California.
Maxforce Granular Fly Bait is not labeled to treat fungus gnats. We suggest taking a look at our fungus gnat control guide here.
The Maxforce Granular Fly Bait has a shelf life of 2 years unopened. Once it is opened, it will last about a year as long as you keep the lid on securely when not in use. You could expect to get two summers of treatment out of one bucket.
