Comments on: Protect your horse from flies this summer

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:19:29 +0000

This is my fourth year using the fly predators/wasps and I would never go back to any of the previous methods of fly control. With an added equine plus the goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and more pasture, I have had to increase my monthly supply. The added cost has been well worth it!

By: Kilee Shoulders

Kilee Shoulders — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:39:51 +0000

Yes, theses pesty flies really are very irriateing. This summer i put on my horse (endurnce fly spray) on my horse. I put on (off spray)so me and my horses are so crazy about
FLIES! but when going for a ride it`s all good becase of flie spray.thanks horse channel you ROCK!.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:18:29 +0000

Keeping the horse area clean and free of manure is your basic fly reduction plan. It’s the best one too. It also eliminates the transfer of worms and other undesireable’s. Deet/Camomeal/Avon Skin So Soft mixed in water also works pretty good. One thing I have found out too, GiddyUp Girl, Be Ready spray is wonderful. Not only does it smell terrific and ok to use it on yourself as well as the horses but you can see the bugs, be it mosqts/flys, fall off dead as soon as you spray it.
Suprisingly, a 4 oz bottle goes a long way, even with three horses.
Still, clean barn areas are the most important. If you have a manure pile, make sure it’s far enough away from horse’s that it’s worth your time of hauling the manure there!

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:00:53 +0000

This is the first year I’ve had a problem with horse flies. Those nasty buggers! I wish I could get rid of them for good.

By: TRAIL RIDER

TRAIL RIDER — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:59:51 +0000

THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR I HAVE USED THE FLY ELIMINATORS. USUALLY BY NOW, I HAVE A STINKY FLY BAG HANGING IN MY BREEZEWAY. BUT I HAVENT EVEN HAD TO PUT ONE UP THIS YEAR. I REALLY HAVE SEEN A NOTICABLE AMOUNT OF DECREASED FLIES AROUND THE BARN. SO OBVIOUSLY, THE ELIMINATORS ARE WORKING. I DO USE SOME FLY SPRAY ON MY HORSES ROUGHLY EVERY DAY, FOCUSING ON THEIR LEGS, BELLY, AND EARS TO HELP KEEP THOSE FEW SURVIVING FLIES AWAY NEAR THE BARN AND IN THE FIELD (AND ON RIDES). IVE ALSO BEEN KEEPING A FAN ON IN THE BREEZEWAY AS WELL, TO HELP WITH AIR FLOW (JUST AS PKL SAID) SINCE FLIES DONT LIKE MOVING AIR. IM A STRONG BELIEVER IN THE FLY ELIMINATORS NOW, AND I RECOMMEND THEM FOR OTHERS TO TRY. $15 A MONTH REALLY ISNT BAD AT ALL WHEN IT COMES TO FLY MANAGEMENT. I PLAN ON USING THEM FROM NOW ON.

By: PKL

PKL — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:17:48 +0000

I have had guinea hens these last two summers, so I did notice some fly reduction, but there will alway be flys and other pest. Fans up high in sheds/barns will help keep the air moving.