The Effect of Marine Fish Waste Attractant Variations on the Number of Flies Trapped in a Flytrap

This research, undertaken at the Bauntung Batuah traditional market in Martapura, Indonesia, sought to evaluate the effectiveness of different marine fish waste as fly attractants and determine the most efficacious type for fly capture, thereby addressing the significant public health issue of fly control in regions with insufficient sanitation. The study employed a quasi-experimental design using a post-test only control group to assess three varieties of marine fish waste attractants (mackerel, milkfish, and tuna) against a control, with six replications for each treatment. The data collection employed observational methods to document the quantity of captured flies, types of attractants, and ambient variables. The results indicated that all fish waste attractants were substantially more efficient than the control in catching flies (p < 0.05), with milkfish waste exhibiting the greatest average capture rate (6.83 flies), followed by tuna (5.66 flies) and mackerel (5.00 flies). Nonetheless, the variations among fish species were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The research indicated species-specific attractions, with milkfish and tuna waste predominantly attracting green bottle flies, but mackerel waste exhibited a marginal preference for house flies. This study confirms the efficacy of accessible fish waste as an effective and eco-friendly technique for fly control in commercial environments, providing significant insights for the formulation of sustainable pest management methods.