fly control

[TexasBred]

We milked 3 times a day but only turn the mister on for the midday milking. Once a day was never a problem I know.

[slick4591]

I was thinking about that system and the only feasible place for me would be where they would travel through at least twice a day.

[dun]

Why not just use one of the mops with a reservoir. It doesn;t get very far down the sides but it gets the face (except for the little calves and the cows that duck), the top and part way down the sides.
Should have specified "in a gate opening"

[TexasBred]

I was thinking about that system and the only feasible place for me would be where they would travel through at least twice a day.

Slick, knowing they will pass thru twice, as it approaches the time for the 2nd spraying, go to the fridge and get a cold beer...then walk out there and turn it off for about an hour.

[dun]

2 types of the mop deals. The canvas type (first one) is no longer available.

[ohiosteve]

Thanks for the pictures Dun, The one I have has way less strings and doesn't seem to get much product on the cows. Maybe I need to upgrade.

[dun]

Thanks for the pictures Dun, The one I have has way less strings and doesn't seem to get much product on the cows. Maybe I need to upgrade.

I had to retire one that lost most of it's strings, that's why I have the new one with the hard tank on top

[slick4591]

I was thinking about that system and the only feasible place for me would be where they would travel through at least twice a day.

Slick, knowing they will pass thru twice, as it approaches the time for the 2nd spraying, go to the fridge and get a cold beer...then walk out there and turn it off for about an hour.

I wished I could, TB. They are 9 miles away so it's a little more difficult.

Why not just use one of the mops with a reservoir. It doesn;t get very far down the sides but it gets the face (except for the little calves and the cows that duck), the top and part way down the sides.
Should have specified "in a gate opening"

The mop is probably the only thing I could do, but then it's back to that twice a day thing. Just don't want to overload them with Permethrin. Speaking of Permethrin, I bought some pour on the other day and haven't used it yet. Does it work very well? Looks like I'll get out there Friday and try it out.

[dun]

Ours go back and forth through the mop several times a day, been doing it for 15 years with no ill affects

[Roan]

Dun, what type of fly spray or kind do you use in your mop?

[dun]

Dun, what type of fly spray or kind do you use in your mop?

8 oz Permectrin II in 5 gal of diesel

[Roan]

Dun, we use the normal fly rub with face strips, where did you get the mop? I was looking and can't find.

[dun]

Dun, we use the normal fly rub with face strips, where did you get the mop? I was looking and can't find.

I got it at the local MFA store (Missouri Farmers Association). I've contacted the company that makes them (Franklin Industries, Monticello, Iowa) and I'm hoping to hear back soon with someplace on the web that I can find information, i.e. price, places that sell them, etc.

[hooknline]

You can make an auto one easy enough. Use a motion sensor from an outdoor light. Wire that to a 12 volt pump. Install a small tank and mount above the pump. Use some 1/4 flex line and put some mister t sections in. Install a tip of your choice. Tie wrap the system around and above your gate entrance to whatever entrance they use a lot.

[dun]

You can make an auto one easy enough. Use a motion sensor from an outdoor light. Wire that to a 12 volt pump. Install a small tank and mount above the pump. Use some 1/4 flex line and put some mister t sections in. Install a tip of your choice. Tie wrap the system around and above your gate entrance to whatever entrance they use a lot.

Sure a lot more complicated (and work) then just using an oiler/mop set up