Bottle Fly Trap for Mason Jars
Source: Thingiverse by faithhack
The Bottle Fly Trap for Mason Jars is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by faithhack. Fill 1/3 of the jar with water and a add a scrap of raw fish or raw meat. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Fill 1/3 of the jar with water and a add a scrap of raw fish or raw meat. Screw the cone or tubes part in with the lid ring, them pop the top cover into the four small holes. Within a few days, as the meat decomposes, the flies will start filling your trap! White plastic seems to work best since the flies are attracted to light and will head up to the underside of the cover and not the light shining through the holes. The top cover stops rain from filling the jar. Pictured is my cone trap after only a week or two. And, yes, that is nearly a full quart of green bottle flies! Gross! This is for wide-mouth Mason jars. I have included the JSCAD file in case you want to adapt it for small-mouth jars. This is best printed in ABS or other heat tolerant plastic if you live in a hot area or put it …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Bottle Fly Trap for Mason Jars is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by faithhack.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by faithhack, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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