FLY AND MOSQUITO CONTROL -

Flies are a constant source of annoyance to horses, making them restless and ill at ease.  Some flies do not bite but feed on skin, nasal and eye secretions;  others bite and suck blood from the horses.  These pests may be breeding in the immediate vicinity or may be flying in from some distance away.  Although individuals can't do much to reduce the breeding potential of those pests that fly in, they can do something about those flies breeding in manure produced by their own horse(s) by following suggested sanitation practices (manure management) and/or the use of feed additives.  For best results, start early (when flies are first noticed) and continue on a regular basis through the fly breeding season.  Use screens on buildings housing horses wherever possible.

Sanitation.  This is an important part of fly control.  No matter how good your spray program may be, unless house and stable fly breeding is reduced, you will have a fly problem.  House flies prefer to breed in moist manure, decaying vegetation and spoiled grain;  stable flies prefer moist manure containing hay or straw.

Feed Additive.  There are many  palatable feed additives that prevent the development of stable and horse flies in manure of treated horses, and can be used as a part of your pest management program.  Be sure to read the ingrediants carefully, as all products are not the same.  Use deed additive in conjunction with good manure management.  Supplemental fly control may be necessary where flies breed in manure from untreated animals, such as indoor penned young stock, or other organic sources.

Treatment of Buildings.  As soon as flies become noticeable, apply a residual spray to ceiling, walls, stalls, beams, and other places where flies rest.   There are many products on the market to take care of these stable flies. 

Treatment of Horses for Biting Flies, Face Flies and Mosquitoes.  Again, there are many products for fly and mosquito control,  both ready-to-use or concentrates to rid your horse of these pesty creatures.   If horses react to sprayer noises, apply the solution or spray mixture lightly with a cloth or sponge.

LOUSE CONTROL -

Both sucking and biting lice infest horses.  Lice begin to multiply in the fall and can reach serious proportions throughout the winter and early spring.  Spray all animals thoroughly since these pests spread rapidly.

Good Fly, Mosquito and Louse Control is a must in your overall Pest Management Program!