{"id":35634,"date":"2021-08-02T08:45:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T12:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com\/?p=35634"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:29:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:29:25","slug":"how-to-beat-flies-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/how-to-beat-flies-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Beat Flies this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since summer is almost here, your battle with flies has likely already begun. As soon as the weather warms up, those flying pests come out with vengeance. You and your horse will be miserable unless you create a plan of attack. Through various measures, you can reduce and nearly eliminate flies and gnats. It\u2019s time to get ready for battle!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manure Management<\/b><\/h3>\n

Your first plan of attack is to get your horse\u2019s manure area under control. They\u2019re essentially a flies\u2019 breeding grounds. An adult fly can lay 150 eggs every few days, and they primarily do so in manure and dirty horse bedding. That\u2019s why you must clean your horse\u2019s stall every day! Not only that, but you should dispose of the manure away from the barn. Take the muck roughly 150 feet away if possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually, you\u2019ll need to dispose of the manure or your pile will get out of control. Some farm owners choose to have it hauled away, others compost it, and yet another option is to spread it in the fields. You should try to do this throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fly Control<\/b><\/h3>\n

After creating a manure management plan, you\u2019ll want to invest in some fly control tactics. Some of these include fly predators, insecticides, baits, and feed-through supplements. In many cases, you can combine a few of these to get really good results.<\/span><\/p>\n