b'Vet continued from page 5 immature flies to reduce theFly boots, mesh coverings for the lower legs, number that reach adulthood.can guard against stable flies and other insects that Fed through fly control products,alight there.added to each horses feed, theyFly masks are see-through mesh shields that cover pass harmlessly throughthe eyes to ward off face flies and houseflies their system and then killattracted to tears; some come with ear nets, any insect larvae hatchedcoverings for the ears, which are useful if blackflies in the manure.are a nuisance. Others come with fringed Compost manure.extensions that fall down over the nostrils to deter This process generatesflies from landing there. In addition, some fly enough heat to killmasks are designed for use with bridles to protect any eggs. the face.Spread manureEar nets, designed for use with a bridle, are over fields. Justcrocheted cotton coverings that keep flies off make sure the layerof the ears and poll; many of these have a is thin enough thatReduce, Repel and Eliminatetasseled front edge that lies above the eyes it dries quickly in The first step to stopping Chemical controls include insecticides and repellents.for further deterrence.the sun. Avoid spreading flies is to identify the Fly sprays are common, and many brands aremanure in pastures whereavailable, but most contain similar active ingredients.Leave Them No Place to Go horses are actively grazing, offendersmany look Inside the barn, automatic misting systems release and keep it away from very similar, but often the Insecticidal/repellent sprays usually contain fine sprays at regular intervals from nozzles in muddy, high-traffic areas different species can be pyrethrin, a natural compound derived from a the ceiling.that tend to remain wet.type of chrysanthemum, or a pyrethroid, usually Fans placed strategically to keep the air moving Remove wet bedding identified by their unique permethrin, a similar synthetic compound. These in the aisles and stalls can also deter flies. Smaller as diligently as you do behaviors and habitats.formulations deter flies from landing and kill the insects like houseflies and gnats prefer to fly in still the manure. Stable fliesones that do bite. These work against many smaller air and the breeze also disperses the carbon dioxide are highly attracted to the smell of horse urine.biting flies, including mosquitoes, houseflies, stable a horse exhales, which can attract some flies.It also helps to spread hydrated lime on wet spots. flies, deerflies, and gnats.A variety of traps are available, baited with food, Eliminate stagnant water where flies breed. FillRepellents, which are often marketed as all-natural pheromones or other attractants designed to appealin potholes, clean clogged gutters, repair leakingalternatives tothe insecticides contain to different types of flies. House and stable flies plumbing and pick up unused items, such as flowerstrong-smellingare attracted to scent lures, such as sugar orpots, old tires, and toys that can collect rain. Rinseoils, such as manure. Horseflies are attracted toand refill water buckets each day, and remove fallencitronella, dark colors, so a large blackleaves and other debris from troughs. cedar or ball is sometimes used to tea tree. lure them into a chamber They do they cant escape. Fly not kill flies sticks and tapes lure but instead house and stable flies discourage them from onto sticky surfaces that landing by masking the odor entrap them. of the horse. Both insecticides Bug zappers are and repellents are available Mosquitoes will biteblue-light devices that in lotions, gels, roll-ons, and anywhere on theelectrocute flies drawn wet wipes as well as sprays. body. Mosquitoes into an electric grid; two These are useful for applications drawbacks are that they around the face as well as touchups can transmit theneed to be placed where along the trail, but they are best West Nile and they cannot be knocked used to complement the Zika viruses. down by animals, and theyinsecticidal sprays.can also attract and kill Spot-applied permethrin products beneficial insects.are an alternative to sprays. Like flea-control For extra protection, hang long panels of burlap orproducts for cats and dogs, these are applied via netting over the doorway, impregnated withdrops at key points on a horses body.fly spray. These will brush off and repel any fliesRepellents can also be found in products like fly on a horses coat as he pushes his way throughcollars and leg bandswhich, not unlike flea collars the doorwayjust be sure to train the horse tofor dogs, are worn on the horses body and deter understand that he can get through what mightflies from landing nearby. look like an impenetrable barrier. In addition,stabling horses during peak insect activity periodsHorse Clothing may also helpturn them out at night if daylightFly sheets are lightweight coverings for the horses fliers are prevalent. Horses sensitive to culicoidestorso, and many come with extra appendages, to do better if stabled at dusk.extend coverage over the tail, belly, and neck, whereculicoides tend to attack. Light-colored fly sheets Breeding Grounds July 2022Volume 9Issue 9FREE FREEprovide an extra deterrent to horse- and deer flies, Remove manure from stalls and paddocks daily. August 2022Volume 9Issue 10 which track victims by sight and are attracted to Stable and housefly eggs, which are laid in manure,large, dark objects. Also available are quarter sheets, hatch after 10 to 21 days, so an ideal controlwhich cover a horses rump and flanks while under practice would be to get the manure off thesaddle. They tend to be a bit warm and should property each week. not be used when it is hot or humid. Saratoga Release beneficial predators. These tiny wasps orHorseworks, Kensington, Amigo, and nematodes can be purchased from farm andWeatherBeeta are all brands to check out. They do garden suppliers. When sprinkled on manure THE CIRCLE L RANCH STORYhowever leave the sheath area and inside the thighs or other breeding areas, they hatch and parasitize NEW!Cowgirl W R ith A Pen:JS .EA F N UO John Samsill II I N O P T I HE he Arizona Duuude T PN E O O N F P E E A CEO NGwide open for attack. 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