As animal owners an issue for us is excessive flies which where we live become pandemic as the weather heats up, and kennels and stables in particular will attract hordes of flies.. The solution I like so much that I now sell it through our website, www.doghealth.co.uk, is the Red Top Fly Trap.

This is made in South Africa and is a disposable bag to which you add a packet of bait and 1 litre of water. It works for 12 weeks - sometimes even longer - and catches up to 20,000 flies. IMPORTANT - Place it about 10m (30ft) away from the area that you want to protect!

The bait is non chemical and non toxic, which is as well as there are occasions when you dog might get hold of it. Not pleasant, but at least not poisonous.

The Redtop should be Hung about 6ft above the ground in direct sunlight. The pheromone in the trap is triggered by UV light – it is especially appealing to female flies.

RRP for the reed top is around £10, we do multiple sets ( you will want more than one as they are so very effective) which will bring the cost right down