Fly Predators - Page 2

TBxQH · 06-23-2008, 08:07 AM

They definitly make an impact! We've just started using this this year. But, like fishing_trex said, they don't bother the horse flies. UGH!

But they are great! Highly recommended.

fishing_trex · 06-23-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldleaves

Can you start using Mid summer or do I need to wait to next year? I have a small area and only 3 horses but want these for my babies bad now.

They will help, but keep in mind they only work on the "unborn" flies, not the ones you already have. It's best to get ahead of the flies by starting first thing in the spring.

You can call Arbico Organics (1-800-827-2847 --these people are great!) [I have only talked to Spalding and Arbico folks and the Arbico people appeared to be more willing to spend time with me and answer my questions, but that is only my experience] and talk to someone about how much they will help at this point.

MyFoxyLady · 06-24-2008, 12:26 PM

This is our first year using them and they work pretty good. We noticed a large decrease in flies.

ToveroMom · 06-25-2008, 11:36 AM

We tried them in WA state and did not have much success. Our neighbors were very close though and we think we were getting some of their homegrown ones.
I have had much more success since we started spreading the manure daily.
Almost none..of course the seasonal bits of deer and other bloodflies..they still come.

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06-23-2008, 08:07 AM
TBxQH Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 316	They definitly make an impact! We've just started using this this year. But, like fishing_trex said, they don't bother the horse flies. UGH! But they are great! Highly recommended. __________________ One who believes that he has conquered the art of riding, has not yet begun to master the art of dressage. Dance above ground, never descending. Grace incarnate. Passion on hooves. www.iamtheoutdoors.com

06-24-2008, 12:26 PM
MyFoxyLady Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NM Posts: 229	This is our first year using them and they work pretty good. We noticed a large decrease in flies. __________________ I'm happy to share my home with 4 horses. Winchester a mustang colt, Some Foxy Lady (aka Foxy) a APHA filly, Singers Sunshine Girl (aka Sunshine) a miniature filly, and Dixie a QH mare.

06-25-2008, 11:36 AM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 15,766	We tried them in WA state and did not have much success. Our neighbors were very close though and we think we were getting some of their homegrown ones. I have had much more success since we started spreading the manure daily. Almost none..of course the seasonal bits of deer and other bloodflies..they still come. __________________ In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. Aaron Rose