TCRanch said:I can deal with those flies but there's nothing that will keep the horseflies off for more than a day!
Bright Raven said:TCRanch said:I can deal with those flies but there's nothing that will keep the horseflies off for more than a day!
I have not found anything that controls horseflies. I have heard there are traps.
TCRanch said:Bright Raven said:TCRanch said:I can deal with those flies but there's nothing that will keep the horseflies off for more than a day!
I have not found anything that controls horseflies. I have heard there are traps.
I actually keep a fly swatter in my Polaris and will randomly smack 'em as I walk through the herd. If I'm bored I'll entertain myself by seeing how many I can catch: scoop my hand down their back, catch the horsefly & smash the ugly sucker.
I sprayed my herd with Fly Ban yesterday and a couple horseflies took a direct hit but even 7.4% Permethrin and 7.4% Piperonyl Butoxide is a temporary fix.
Little Cow said:That is very strange and slightly creepy, but I don't feel sorry for the little nasties.
I think it's funny that your horses and cattle will learn quickly to hold still and let you smack the horseflies that land on them. I've smacked a cow in the ribs hard enough to make her grunt, but she still looked thankful when the dang thing dropped off so I could squish it under my boot.
Black horseflies? They're a little larger than "regular" horseflies but solid black. We never used to get them but have the past couple years. Pure evil!elkwc said:We get some control of horse flies. The problem insect here the last few years has been solid black insect I suppose is a type of wasp. When he bites they drop a few inches. Have found nothing that will touch them.