Catchmaster Gold Stick Fly Trap
Catchmaster Gold Stick earns a best-in-class position for stalls and aisles due to its high-tack adhesive and compact, pre-cut format that captures flies quickly with minimal odor or mess. Compared with the Rescue Big Bag's bait-style approach and the Sticky Roll's customizable lengths, Catchmaster offers a neat, low-profile installation that is cost-effective per strip and especially suited to narrow aisleways and stall partitions. Its balance of strong adhesive and ready-to-hang convenience makes it a top pick where tidy, frequent replacement is preferred.
Ultra-strong hold
Wide sticky strips
Ultra-strong hold
Wide sticky strips
Review Summary
"Users report it is very effective at catching flies with strong adhesive and easy hanging; common complaints are dust buildup, occasional mess when replacing, and reduced stickiness in dusty/strawy environments."
Gold lure—bug magnet
High-tack, non-toxic adhesive captures flies quickly in stalls and tight aisles.
Gold lure—bug magnet
High-tack, non-toxic adhesive captures flies quickly in stalls and tight aisles.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Catchmaster Gold Stick earns a best-in-class position for stalls and aisles due to its high-tack adhesive and compact, pre-cut format that captures flies quickly with minimal odor or mess. Compared with the Rescue Big Bag's bait-style approach and the Sticky Roll's customizable lengths, Catchmaster offers a neat, low-profile installation that is cost-effective per strip and especially suited to narrow aisleways and stall partitions. Its balance of strong adhesive and ready-to-hang convenience makes it a top pick where tidy, frequent replacement is preferred.
Ultra-strong hold
Wide sticky strips
Gold lure—bug magnet
High-tack, non-toxic adhesive captures flies quickly in stalls and tight aisles.
Long adhesive life that resists dust and drying for extended coverage.
Ultra-strong hold
Wide sticky strips
Gold lure—bug magnet
High-tack, non-toxic adhesive captures flies quickly in stalls and tight aisles.
Long adhesive life that resists dust and drying for extended coverage.
Rescue Big Bag Fly Trap
Rescue Big Bag ranks as the market leader for large-volume fly control around barns because its baited hanging bag attracts and contains large numbers of flies without adhesives, reducing sticky residue in stalls and high-traffic aisles. Compared with adhesive options on this list, the Big Bag can cover larger areas with a single unit and is economical over time for outdoor barn perimeters, though it is less discrete and less suitable for confined aisle runs. Its low-maintenance, bait-driven method is a strong financial choice when reducing adhesive waste and replacement frequency matters.
High volume trapping
Easy emptying
High volume trapping
Easy emptying
Review Summary
"Most reviewers praise the Big Bag's large capacity and bait that attracts and traps many flies around barns and outdoor areas, though some mention a noticeable bait smell and occasional non-target insects."
Smelly bait—VIP invite
Baited disposable bag attracts and traps thousands of flies without adhesive.
Smelly bait—VIP invite
Baited disposable bag attracts and traps thousands of flies without adhesive.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Rescue Big Bag ranks as the market leader for large-volume fly control around barns because its baited hanging bag attracts and contains large numbers of flies without adhesives, reducing sticky residue in stalls and high-traffic aisles. Compared with adhesive options on this list, the Big Bag can cover larger areas with a single unit and is economical over time for outdoor barn perimeters, though it is less discrete and less suitable for confined aisle runs. Its low-maintenance, bait-driven method is a strong financial choice when reducing adhesive waste and replacement frequency matters.
High volume trapping
Easy emptying
Smelly bait—VIP invite
Baited disposable bag attracts and traps thousands of flies without adhesive.
Built for outdoor or semi-enclosed barn placement to reduce heavy infestations.
High volume trapping
Easy emptying
Smelly bait—VIP invite
Baited disposable bag attracts and traps thousands of flies without adhesive.
Built for outdoor or semi-enclosed barn placement to reduce heavy infestations.
Sticky Roll Fly Tape System
The Sticky Roll Fly Tape System stands out technically for stalls and long aisles because its continuous roll format lets users cut custom lengths to match corridor spans, offering superior coverage per dollar versus pre-cut strips. Versus Catchmaster's neat pre-cuts and Advantage's barn-grade strips, the roll maximizes material efficiency and minimizes packaging for large installations while still delivering strong tack performance. This flexibility makes it the practical, budget-friendly option for operators who need long runs or irregular placements.
Custom-length roll
Quick tear-off
Custom-length roll
Quick tear-off
Review Summary
"Buyers like the continuous roll format for cutting custom lengths and the strong initial tack, but many find it messy, prone to collecting dust and debris, and awkward to handle in busy aisles or stalls."
No-touch dispense—slick
Roll format lets you cut custom-length sticky strips to suit aisles and stall heights.
No-touch dispense—slick
Roll format lets you cut custom-length sticky strips to suit aisles and stall heights.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Sticky Roll Fly Tape System stands out technically for stalls and long aisles because its continuous roll format lets users cut custom lengths to match corridor spans, offering superior coverage per dollar versus pre-cut strips. Versus Catchmaster's neat pre-cuts and Advantage's barn-grade strips, the roll maximizes material efficiency and minimizes packaging for large installations while still delivering strong tack performance. This flexibility makes it the practical, budget-friendly option for operators who need long runs or irregular placements.
Custom-length roll
Quick tear-off
No-touch dispense—slick
Roll format lets you cut custom-length sticky strips to suit aisles and stall heights.
High-tack adhesive formulated to trap a wide range of flying pests.
Custom-length roll
Quick tear-off
No-touch dispense—slick
Roll format lets you cut custom-length sticky strips to suit aisles and stall heights.
High-tack adhesive formulated to trap a wide range of flying pests.
$15-35 CAD
Advantage Barn & Stable Fly Strips
Advantage Barn & Stable is positioned as the specialist choice for equine and livestock stalls thanks to a formulation and backing engineered for dusty, humid barn conditions and low-odor operation around animals. Compared to general-purpose adhesive ribbons and the Rescue bag, these strips trade a slightly higher upfront cost for enhanced longevity, animal-safe profile, and resistance to barn contaminants, making them financially sensible in heavy-use environments. Their durability and stable-specific design reduce replacement frequency in farming and boarding settings.
Weather-resistant strips
Horse-safe adhesive
Weather-resistant strips
Horse-safe adhesive
Review Summary
"Customers say these treated barn and stable strips noticeably reduce fly populations for weeks and are convenient to deploy; a minority report odor issues or reduced effectiveness in very heavy infestations."
Barn-ready—stable hero
Sized and weighted for barn use with durable adhesive that holds up in dusty conditions.
Barn-ready—stable hero
Sized and weighted for barn use with durable adhesive that holds up in dusty conditions.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Advantage Barn & Stable is positioned as the specialist choice for equine and livestock stalls thanks to a formulation and backing engineered for dusty, humid barn conditions and low-odor operation around animals. Compared to general-purpose adhesive ribbons and the Rescue bag, these strips trade a slightly higher upfront cost for enhanced longevity, animal-safe profile, and resistance to barn contaminants, making them financially sensible in heavy-use environments. Their durability and stable-specific design reduce replacement frequency in farming and boarding settings.
Weather-resistant strips
Horse-safe adhesive
Barn-ready—stable hero
Sized and weighted for barn use with durable adhesive that holds up in dusty conditions.
Neutral scent and non-toxic adhesive designed for use around livestock when used as directed.
Weather-resistant strips
Horse-safe adhesive
Barn-ready—stable hero
Sized and weighted for barn use with durable adhesive that holds up in dusty conditions.
Neutral scent and non-toxic adhesive designed for use around livestock when used as directed.
$30-60 CAD
Olson Sticky Fly Ribbon
Olson Sticky Fly Ribbon is the value-oriented option for short-term or supplemental fly control in aisles and stalls, offering a simple, no-frills adhesive ribbon at a lower purchase price than many branded alternatives. While it lacks some of the weathering durability of Advantage strips and the customizable coverage of the Sticky Roll system, Olson provides immediate tack performance and low initial cost, which is attractive for seasonal needs or trial deployments. It’s a practical pick when budget constraints or temporary applications dictate quick, economical coverage.
Thin ribbon design
Budget-friendly pack
Thin ribbon design
Budget-friendly pack
Review Summary
"Users appreciate the Olson ribbon's low cost and straightforward effectiveness at catching flies, but many complain about breakage, limited adhesive life, and that the visible strips are unsightly."
Retro ribbon—old-school charm
Economical, traditional ribbon that unrolls into long sticky strands for immediate use.
Retro ribbon—old-school charm
Economical, traditional ribbon that unrolls into long sticky strands for immediate use.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Olson Sticky Fly Ribbon is the value-oriented option for short-term or supplemental fly control in aisles and stalls, offering a simple, no-frills adhesive ribbon at a lower purchase price than many branded alternatives. While it lacks some of the weathering durability of Advantage strips and the customizable coverage of the Sticky Roll system, Olson provides immediate tack performance and low initial cost, which is attractive for seasonal needs or trial deployments. It’s a practical pick when budget constraints or temporary applications dictate quick, economical coverage.
Thin ribbon design
Budget-friendly pack
Retro ribbon—old-school charm
Economical, traditional ribbon that unrolls into long sticky strands for immediate use.
Simple design is effective for short-term control in aisles and low-traffic stalls.
Thin ribbon design
Budget-friendly pack
Retro ribbon—old-school charm
Economical, traditional ribbon that unrolls into long sticky strands for immediate use.
Simple design is effective for short-term control in aisles and low-traffic stalls.
$8-20 CAD