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What does Cluster Buster™ catch?
Cluster Buster™ has been known to catch all flies including: cluster flies, houseflies, blowflies, stable flies, and even fruit flies! Wasps, hornets, bees, moths, nuisance ladybugs and other flying and crawling insects have also been found in the trap. Cluster Buster™ was designed specifically to catch cluster flies but will work for almost any small insect that frequents your windows.

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Why does Cluster Buster™ work so well?
Cluster Buster™ uses patented technology not available in any other trap. This technology was developed specifically to stop the insects from escaping the trap, without using harmful chemicals and toxins, sticky paper or foul smelling liquids. The cost-effective Cluster Buster™ holds 1000 flies and requires no maintenance. Cluster Buster™ users tend to forget they even have a fly problem! A system of traps - 1 in each problem window - stops the flies from going back into the walls at night to leave a fresh trail that others follow in the next day. Thus the cycle is broken and fewer and fewer flies find their way in.

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How long will it last?
Cluster Buster™ will hold more than 1000 flies by piling them layer after layer under a blanket of fresh powder. The powder will continue to work indefinitely until the trap is full, with nothing to dry up and no need to buy replacements or refills. For normal infestations, a system of Cluster Busters™ greatly reduces the number of flies that find their way in, and should last at least a year or two. If only the occasional fly pesters you, the trap could last you many years!

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How quickly does it work?
This testimonial says it all! "This morning the second - not the minute but the very second - I attached my first Cluster Buster™ to a window, a south facing window, the Cluster Buster™ entrapped its first fly." Best regards, J.R. Duncan, Caledon, Ontario.
Usually within an hour, a day at most, The Problem has disappeared.

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What's inside the trap that is so effective?
Cluster Buster's™ patented technology stops insects from crawling, climbing or flying by suspending the insects in a "cloud" of microscopic powder. This powder clogs the fly's naturally sticky foot pads and clings to its body and wings, rendering the fly immobile.

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Will it work without supervision?
The Cluster Buster™ will work continuously without supervision until full! Feel free to leave the trap at your cottage throughout the winter, and return to windows and floors that are fly-free! Realtors also love Cluster Buster™ because it keeps their houses fly-free between showings.

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Can I see it work?
To view a funky movie clip of the Cluster Buster™ in action click here (high speed QuickTime required) or for Dial up click here. (Windows Media Player required) and turn up the volume. Or you can order one for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

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Why is it so safe for the environment?
The Cluster Buster™ effectively absorbs indoor fly infestations without using any chemicals or toxins.

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How many flies does it hold?
Cluster Buster™ can hold more than 1000 flies, that's as many as twenty times the number of flies held by other traps in its size range! The important difference with the Cluster Buster™ system is that it has the capacity to actually break the cycle, reduce the number of flies that find their way into your space, and give complete relief! - from season to season, year after year.

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Usage

Will it work in my home, cottage, barn, restaurant, or other business?
The Cluster Buster™ is small and discretely designed for use in a variety of environments. Cluster Buster™ hides the flies completely, while suppressing any buzzing or odor that may be offensive. Using no chemicals or toxins the Cluster Buster™ is safe around food, animals and your family. The exterior is easily cleaned with a damp cloth and removes cleanly from your windowpane. Cluster Buster's™ super-adhesive strip will stick over minor dirt and dust in your barn, although a quick wipe of a rag will help.

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How many traps do I need?
The greater the number of traps, the faster flies are trapped once they enter your premises. By installing a complete system - 1 trap in each Problem window - you will realize maximum economy and normally be fly free for up to 2 years or more.
Home:
One trap placed in each Problem window will stop the flies from leaving trails that lead others into your space, thus breaking the cycle and giving Complete Relief! - season after season.
Cottage:
Installing one in each Problem window will work like "Magic!" to keep the cottage fly-free, even while you are away for extended periods.
Business:
One trap per window will capture insects very quickly, but one trap every other window may be sufficient.
Barns:
At least one trap per available window is recommended. However, due to the potential volume of flies, as many traps as possible should be used. Larger units are being developed.

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What kind of window do I need?
Put the trap in the which everwindows attract the pests, mounting the trap to the glass pane of the window. Cluster Buster™ requires 10" (255 mm) of glass width along the bottom edge of the window. It can be installed on smaller lites by applying it to the frame, just below the glass, and installing a piece of 2" wide clear packaging tape to form a simple ramp from the glass over to the trap. Traps for smaller windowpanes are currently in the works, so watch this site for future products.

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When do I need it?
Some flies are seasonal, so install the trap at first sighting and use throughout the season. Otherwise, leave the trap in place year-round to catch all species. Warning: Cluster Buster™ can be so effective; you may think the fly season is over the day after you install it!

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Where should I place the trap?
The Cluster Buster™ should be applied to the glass pane along the bottom edge of your largest windows. Otherwise, place the trap where flies are worst. Applying the trap to window screens is not recommended. Doing so may leave residue on the screen, and crosswinds may empty the ultra-low density powder.

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How long will it last?
Cluster Buster™ will work indefinitely until full, usually a year or two! In barns, attics or other extreme cases, the traps may fill faster and should be replaced when untrapped flies become apparent. If you witness flies escaping from the trap, it is time to replace the trap. Cluster Buster™ should last years if you have only the occasional fly!

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How do I dispose of the trap?
All materials used are safe to dispose of with your ordinary trash.
Tip:
Use the foam plug from your new trap to plug the old one for disposal.

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How do I clean it?
Use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the trap. Be careful—the trap requires the internal powder to function. Vacuum cleaners can empty a trap in seconds, rendering the product useless. If you accidentally spill the contents, vacuum the spillage and wipe up with a damp cloth.

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Will it work without supervision?
The Cluster Buster™ will work continuously without supervision and will last until the trap is full! Feel free to leave the trap at your cottage throughout the winter, and return to windows and floors that are fly-free! Realtors also love Cluster Buster™ because it keeps their houses fly-free between showings.

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Insect Questions

Why are the flies in my house?
Flies come into your home for various reasons depending on the species, usually to hibernate, feed, or reproduce. Cluster flies seek only shelter from the cold in your walls and attic and become active on warm days - even in winter months!

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Why do flies go to the window?
Flies are attracted to the light and warmth of your windows. Installing traps in the warmest, brightest windows will therefore be most effective.

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Will it trap other insects?
The trap is very effective with all Window-Bound flies including cluster/attic flies, houseflies, blowflies, stable flies, and even the occasional fruit fly! Wasps, hornets, bees, moths, nuisance ladybugs and other flying and crawling insects can also become trapped when they frequent your windows!

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Technology

What's inside the trap that is so effective?
Each Cluster Buster™ contains about 1/2" (13 mm) of patented PolyQuartz™ powder QuickSand™ for Flies made from Exploded Egg Shells™, a snow white ultra low density, odor and noise suppressing substance that incapacitates the flies, preventing escape. PowderTrap™Technology - U.S. Patent No. 6,164,009 (World Patents Pending) CDN Pat. No. 2,286,271

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How does the powder work?
Almost all insects have tiny 'sticky' oily hairs on their feet that allow them to climb smooth surfaces. Cluster Buster™ targets these 'sticky' pads coating them in microscopic particles that stops any insect from climbing out. The powder in the trap also inhibits flying by sticking to their body and wings. This powder is much lighter than the insects, causing them to sink as though trapped in quicksand, piling them layer after layer on the bottom of the trap. It then dehydrates them, suppressing odor formation. It does so without breaking the exoskeleton, this inhibiting the spread of bacteria and pathogens.

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What is the powder made from?
Called QuickSand™ Patented PolyQuartz™ powder is made from Exploded Egg Shells™ a snow white ultra low density, odor and noise suppressing substance that incapacitates the flies, preventing escape. PowderTrap™Technology - U.S. Patent No. 6,164,009 (World Patents Pending) CDN Pat. No. 2,286,271

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Will it work for other bugs?
Almost all insects have tiny 'sticky' oily hairs on their feet that allow them to climb smooth surfaces. Cluster Buster™ targets these 'sticky' pads, coating them in tiny particles that stop them from climbing out.

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Why does no one else have this technology?
We developed this patented technology in our own lab, creating a solution that was simply not previously possible. In the future, we may share our breakthrough with other companies but for now this is the only place you will find it.

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Does Cluster Buster™ use bait?
No. Cluster Buster™ does not need bait! By catching them during their normal activity cycle, the trap design eliminates the need to lure insects. Different fly species are not attracted to the same bait, but they are all drawn to windows. This makes Cluster Buster™ very effective at catching different species with one trap! Some insects, like cluster flies and ladybugs, will give off an aggregate pheromone when inside the Cluster Buster™, which actually attracts newcomers.

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