my horse goes nuts when a horse fly is bothering him.i have to take him a sugar cube to get him to hold still so i can kill the horse fly
how do i get rid of the horse flys
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don't tie wings on to your horses.horses arn't meant to fly! ^_^
there are some poweres and sprays for that or a fly mask for his face. keeping his pen clean can help too,, good news is fall is almost here!!
Well there is a little trick with hanging a Ziploc bag with water and 3 or 2 pennies and it works great. It is a great way to get rid of flies.
Try diluting Palmolive dish detergent with salt water and put it in a spray bottle. This works on almost every flying pest! Also works in the garden on plants for other bugs.
but some fly spray and spray him. or you could but a bag full of water in his stall to keep the flies away. i spray my horse to keep the flies away.
Are you using flyspray on him? This will deter the horseflies, but won't get rid of them. There are feed-through suppliments that you add to his grain ration which kill the fly larvae in his manure. It may cut down on the horsefly population, at least.
many many moons ago my parents hung strips of tacky paper in our house 2 catch flies.. ask at the feed store 4 fly paper and hang it above your horse's stall .. bummer, those flies bite hard..
Buy Bite Free flyspray from Farnam; depending on what store you get it from, the price will also vary - BUT IT IS THE BEST STUFF THAT MONEY CAN BUY! I have an 8 year old, 16 hand Appaloosa gelding and he HATES flies - he just goes nuts, can't stand them. This stuff is like his Trail Elixir - keeps the flies and mosquitoes off!
Horse flys are named so because of their size. They are not the kind of fly that the feed through products work on. They are not specifically attracted to horses. Instead they are drawn to water and carbon dioxide which they need to reproduce. Because they are blood feeders they are drawn to large dark warm objects = horses.
The only fly spray I have found that works to repel them is Bite Free by Farnam. You do need a chemical spray for Them unfortunately. Spray your horse at least twice a day until he is wet with th spray. Horse flys are most active at dawn and dusk, and prefer pastures near creeks ponds swamps and sandy lakes.
Horse fly season is fairly short in my area. Because horse flys are so vicious I outfit my horses in Rambo brand fly sheets to protect them. The heavy mesh is impossible for the horse flys to bite through. My horses have the sheet with neck rug, boots, and masks. I have had horses go crazy from the bites and go through fences, so I spare no precaution to protect them.
When ever I have an opportunity to squish one I do! I have been bit by these nasty beasts and they HURT! I can not imagine how the horses feel getting bit over and over and over by these 1" - 2" pests. So don't just shoo them away, smack 'em to the ground a grind them with your boot. They move slow.
There are traps on the market, but they only get a few so prevention is the best protection in my book.
I feel your pain!
obviously you can buy sprays in your local tack shop, but I found these still wouldnt work properly so I made up my own by diluting a few drops of olbus oil with some water and rubbing it onto my horse with a sponge - the smell, whilst diluted with water will be hugely drowned out - its still plenty strong to put off flies!
get some fly spray, n there r also fly sheets, and fly masks u can put on the horse. if u go 2 a horse shop they will prolly have fly traps 2 hang round the barn. hope this helps :)
use a good fly trap to help keep them down.
a good horse fly spray will help keep the off there body and swatt will keep the flys away from eyes and face. also use a good fly mask.
get some fly spray. i use ultrashield. you can get it at most tack stores. there is also fly sheets, masks, and boots. they can get exspensive so i would just get fly spray. if you don't have any tack stores around go to horse.com. they sell fly spray cheap. also a some vinager to the fly spray. this really keeps the flys away and won't hurt your horse.
Don't you know the song--shoo fly don't brother me.etc..etc..
Hey they where some good ideas here.Iwould just take out my old 45 and blast 'em.(the flies not the horse)
I find the best way to control flies is to clean up the horse poop in the morning and keep it clean all day.
This really works
SWEETLIX庐 RABON庐 MINERAL/VITAMIN MOLASSES BLOCK
Sweetlix
Insecticide-Oral
EPA Reg. No.: 40833-4
Active Ingredient(s):*
Tetrachlorvinphos: 2-Chloro-1-(2,4,5-trichlorophe. vinyl dimethyl phosphate
0.494%
Inert Ingredients**
99.506%
100.000%
* Each lb contains 2.24 Rabon庐
** Refers only to ingredients which are not larvicidal.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Calcium (Ca), not less than
4.5%
Calcium (Ca), not more than
5.5%
Phosphorus (P), not less than
4.0%
Salt (NaCl), not less than
15.0%
Salt (NaCl), not more than
18.0%
Potassium (K), not less than
2.0%
Magnesium (Mg), not less than
1.0%
Iodine (I), not less than
0.0069%
Selenium (Se), not less than
0.00216%
Vitamin A, min., IU/lb
100,000
Vitamin D3, min., IU/lb
25,000
Vitamin E, min., IU/lb
25
Total Sugars (as invert), not less than
21.5%
Ingredients: Cane molasses, soybean hulls, dicalcium phosphate, salt, animal fat (preserved with BHA), potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, magnesium oxide, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, riboflavin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, choline chloride, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, ferrous carbonate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, manganese sulfate, copper oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, ethylenediamine dihydriodide, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite, yeast culture, ethoxyquin (a preservative).
Indications: For control of fecal flies in manure of treated cattle. Prevents development of face flies, horn flies, house flies and stable flies in the manure of treated cattle.
For control of fecal flies in manure of treated horses. Prevents development of house flies and stable flies in the manure of treated horses.
Directions for Use: It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
1. Feed 1 block per 5 head of cattle or horses. This allows all animals equal access to blocks. Feed blocks at the rate of 0.5 oz per 100 lb of body weight. This intake will supply 6.87 g of larvicide per 100 lb of body weight.
2. Place blocks where animals congregate. Locate blocks throughout the pasture, placing them near water and loafing areas. Maintain adequate distance between blocks (10 ft minimum).
3. Do not allow animals to run out of blocks. When a block is half-consumed, place a new block near it. Place very small pieces in troughs or feed pans.
4. Cattle or horses will consume about 5 oz per head daily. When animals consume the block at the recommended rate, it will supply 3 mg of supplemental selenium.
5. Blocks can be fed to animals in confinement. Exact location of blocks to obtain desired consumption will vary between confinement feeding programs.
6. Feed as the only free choice source of salt, other minerals and vitamins.
7. SWEETLIX庐 RABON庐 Mineral/Vitamin Molasses Block prevents the development of fecal flies in the manure of treated cattle and horses, but it is not effective against existing adult flies. When starting a feeding program during the fly season, it may be necessary to use other control measures to reduce the population of existing adult flies. Supplemental fly control measures may be needed in and around buildings to control adult house flies and stable flies which can breed not only in animal manure but in other decaying matter on the premises. In order to achieve optimum fly control, SWEETLIX庐 RABON庐 Mineral/Vitamin Molasses Block should be used in conjunction with other good management and sanitation practices. Start feeding SWEETLIX庐 RABON庐 Mineral/Vitamin Molasses Block early in the spring before flies begin to appear and continue feeding throughout the summer and into the fall.
Precautionary Statements:
Hazards to Humans: Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking. If in eyes, wash with plenty of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. Wear long-sleeved shirt and pants; chemical resistant gloves; shoes and socks for protection when handling.
Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to fish. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
Storage and Disposal: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Storage: Store in a dry place in original container.
Container Disposal: Remove plastic wrap and place block in feeder. Dispose of plastic wrap in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Warning(s): SWEETLIX庐 RABON庐 Mineral/Vitamin Molasses Block may be fed to animals up to slaughter and to lactating cows without withholding the milk from market either during or after treatment.
Keep out of reach of children.
Presentation: 40 lb blocks (5 blocks weight 200 lb).
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the product label or package insert. Compendium Code No.: 14920011
I get it at our local feed store
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