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Horizon Structures
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 Posted - 05/13/2009 : 2:12:41 PM
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How does everyone control flies? Sprays, automatic spray systems, feed supplements, fly net curtains, etc.?
Specifically, for my own personal curiosity, has anyone used fly predators? How successful were they?
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emassi
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Posted - 06/09/2009 : 2:29:10 PM
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Horizon Structures
USA
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Posted - 06/09/2009 : 2:58:46 PM
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Could you elaborate on that? Do you use it in place of fly spray, or what? I've actually never heard of this.
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bekimccall
USA
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Posted - 06/10/2009 : 12:55:51 PM
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I just read a good article on America's Horse Daily that talked about the different types of fly control. It was interesting, because it said some fly controls attract flys, like the jugs, etc. so you don't want to put them inside the barn. Here is the link to AHD. The article was on June 8th. info@americashorsedaily.com  |
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meracn10
USA
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Posted - 06/10/2009 : 6:42:22 PM
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I use the fly predators. They are the best in controlling flys from being born. In the barn I use sticky strips to catch the older ones who are mature already. You need to make sure you have them coming often enough each month. I have doubled up this year due to some new foals who are still slightly scouring. I have one suggestion if you take trash cans to transfer station or out by curb, make sure the predators are not all in can.
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Horizon Structures
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 09:48:46 AM
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Originally posted by bekimccall
Here is the link to AHD. The article was on June 8th. info@americashorsedaily.com
It looks like this is the link to the actual article: http://americashorsedaily.com/fighting-flies/
I particularly like the info about where flies go in hotter/cooler temperatures. I think I've noticed that before without actually thinking about it, but I never heard that!
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PC1
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 2:01:03 PM
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| I've had better luck with the spot-on applications then the sprays and roll-on, the spot-on works better and lasts longer. |
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Horizon Structures
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Posted - 06/26/2009 : 10:16:20 AM
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That's interesting, PC1. I've never used the spot-on's; glad to hear a good recommendation though.
We use sprays at the barn when the horses go out to work... not sure how well the sprays work or how long they last though. I think it might just be the palcebo effect and you *think* they work, but I honestly can't say that I see a huge difference with or without them. ha. We'll also spray the pasture ponies from time to time if it's very bad, but they generally retreat up the hill into the trees to get away from the flies.
We also have an automated fly spray system in the barn. It goes off at lunch and about mid-evening during the height of summer. Again... can't say how well it works or not.
I think the position of our manure pile compounds the fly issue. The barn is a converted dairy bank barn, and the layout of the property kind of forces the manure pile to be close the main barn. It's removed every week, but it's still probably quite a part of the problem.
How far does everyone have their manure piles from the barn, and do you think that really helps with flies at all?
- Nicole -
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PaulChristenson
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PC1
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Posted - 07/09/2009 : 4:57:59 PM
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Nicole,
I bought a different brand of a spot on and my wife said it didn't work. The other brand I had purchased worked great you applied the drops as directed and the flies disappeared and it lasted for almost 2 weeks.
Paul,
Have you tried the feed thru fly control?
Can you tell us about your experiences with it?
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