Learn the best practices for regular cleaning and maintenance of your catcher to keep those pesky insects at bay. — Black Widow Horsefly Catcher

MAINTENANCE

Clean the catcher daily. — Clean the catcher as needed.

Squeege shield as needed.

Move the catcher setup with a tractor or two wheeler.

(ROUGHLY EVERY 2 WEEKS)

STEP 1) PULL THE STOPPER

STEP 1) PULL THE STOPPER

STEP 2) DRAIN THE WATER

STEP 2) DRAIN THE WATER

STEP 4) RINSE OUT

STEP 4) RINSE OUT

STEP 5) ADD THE STOPPER BACK

STEP 5) ADD THE STOPPER BACK

STEP 6) ADD WATER

STEP 6) ADD WATER

STEP 7) ADD SOAP. LIGHTLY SWIRL AROUND.

STEP 7) ADD SOAP. LIGHTLY SWIRL AROUND.

STEP 8) YOU ARE DONE.

STEP 8) YOU ARE DONE.

WINTERIZATION:

Clean the catcher and empty. Store somewhere (shed/ barn/ house, etc.) out of the winter weather. We leave our barrels where they are outside but you can bring them in when you bring in the catcher.