You love your horses, and want to give them the best life possible, so you need a solution to help control flies. Flies attack horses in areas where they are not able to defend themselves, inflicting painful bites as they draw blood meals. This affects their comfort and can pose a threat to their health.
Impact flies can make on Equine
- Itchy, irritated skin
- Summer sores
- Eye worms
- Disease – Pigeon Fever, Midline Dermatitis and Equine Granular Dermatitis
The Enemy
While known for being annoying, house flies are also significant vectors for disease. When their population becomes out of control, their mere presence can cause significant stress on horses. These flies can cause a great amount of stress on horses once an infestation grows.
Stable flies will feed on any warm-blooded animal, including horses, humans, pets and other livestock. Their bites are very painful and can send a horse into a frenzy. The daily blood meals cause great physical discomfort and can lead to significant blood loss.
The Solution
One horse’s manure can be a breeding ground for up to 10,000 flies per day. Creating an integrated pest management program for the control of house and stable flies, can minimize the threat of the many common fly-borne diseases that torment horses.
For effective control, implement an integrated pest management program established around a preventative feed-through fly control product like ClariFly® Larvicide and use baits, traps and sprays found in the line of Starbar® Products.
Starbar® Products
- Bite Free™ Stable Fly Trap
- Fly Stik™ Sticky Fly Traps
- Pyronyl™ Crop Spray
- Starbar® UL-100 EC Insecticidal Spray
- Starbar® E-Pro Adulticide Spray
In conclusion, when it comes to ensuring the well-being of your beloved horses, controlling fly populations is crucial. Flies not only cause discomfort and irritation but also pose serious health risks to equine, ranging from skin issues to potentially fatal diseases.
By implementing an integrated pest management program, utilizing products like ClariFly® Larvicide alongside Starbar® Products' array of traps, baits, and sprays, you can effectively combat fly infestations and safeguard your horses' health and happiness. Remember, a proactive approach to fly control not only enhances the comfort of your horses but also contributes to a healthier and more enjoyable environment for both equines and caretakers alike.
