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[dcara]

Flys that is. The devils own militia. So time for our anual discussion on the subject. I was thinking of putting out Raybon blocks or mineral with raybon. What's ya'lls conter attack strategy?

 

[dun]

Rabon or Altosid in the loose minerals, mop wipes that they have to pass under to get to water or minerals.

dun

 

[jkwilson]

Same as Dun plus a dust bag that my bull likes and the fly terminator traps early.

 

[warpaint]

I keep a Rabon block out year round, and feed loose in warm weather. It has to be in their systems prior to season. Also use the rubs as Dun said.

 

[dun]

Same as Dun plus a dust bag that my bull likes and the fly terminator traps early.

We used to use the dust bags but some of the cows think they're in the gym working out on the speedbag. They'll stand under it and just keep wacking it till ti's empty. Strange looking cows that are solid white on the head and neck and solid red or black on the rest of them

dun

 

[TheBullLady]

I've never tried Rabon blocks before, but I'm glad the subject was brought up! I'm going to the feed store to get mineral today, I'm going to get me some of 'em things! :cboy:

 

[jkwilson]

We used to use the dust bags but some of the cows think they're in the gym working out on the speedbag. They'll stand under it and just keep wacking it till ti's empty. Strange looking cows that are solid white on the head and neck and solid red or black on the rest of them

dun

I hang mine in a tree they like to huddle under when it's hot. He shakes it all over all of them. It's the only job he has in the summer.

 

[cypressfarms]

I was under the impression that the "pass through" type insecticides for the most part work on the manure pile to prevent future flies. If this is the case, how could someone prevent flies if their neighbor does not use the mineral supplement?

The general concensus on the board has always been against ear tags. (I just read up on some LSU material that stated in Louisiana, the horn fly will develop a resistance to a particular insecticide within 20 generations - and down here the average fly has 10 generations per year, which would mean that within 2 years flies would be impervious to the insecticide)

I still don't think that there is one silver bullet, but I do know the minerals with the added supplement is an extra $7 per bag. That's a lot.

 

[Roadapple]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you are to change ear tags with a different insecticide every third year. I've also had pretty good luck with fly parasites around the farm site.

 

[Anonymous]

Ok I will pass down a simple method to reduce flies around the barn, house and the BBQ. I know when you read this you will think I am crazy but try it then post your results.
First Flies have multiple eyes. They can't handle glare it blinds them. So take clear baggies and fill with water and hang around the barn house or place a baggie near the hambuger meat when you bbq. This creates the glare and the flies leave. I kept four bags around the fishing hut and only kill maybe 1 fly a week. My family has used this for generations.

 

[warpaint]

Ok I will pass down a simple method to reduce flies around the barn, house and the BBQ. I know when you read this you will think I am crazy but try it then post your results.
First Flies have multiple eyes. They can't handle glare it blinds them. So take clear baggies and fill with water and hang around the barn house or place a baggie near the hambuger meat when you bbq. This creates the glare and the flies leave. I kept four bags around the fishing hut and only kill maybe 1 fly a week. My family has used this for generations.

I have seen that method, but I thought it was for skeeters. Not meaning to sound like an a--, but don't think it'll work around cattle. Way too many bags to hang around pastures and barn.

 

[Anonymous]

I have seen that method, but I thought it was for skeeters. Not meaning to sound like an a--, but don't think it'll work around cattle. Way too many bags to hang around pastures and barn.[/quote]


Pastures you are right too many bags. Too open
But I never mentioned pastures. I know they have reduce the flyes in my cousins barn. Small barn though 4 stalls. He has 2 bags in each stall. Didn't elimanite then but anything helps. Oh and he has Horses not cattle in barn. Just sharing what has worked for us.

 

[SPRINGER FARMS MURRAY GRE]

Rabon is the way to go. I don't like the new rabon mineral blocks though, they do not eat enough.I prefer the old "rancho" rabon blocks that smelled good enough to eat.TSC quit carrying them, the mineral blocks do not seem to work as well. My local feed mill has rabon by the sack (pricey) that you can mix in with their feed.Not supposed to be used with pelletized feed though.I use ground corn and mix it in the feed bunk,seems to work ok. I also spray them when I work them in the spring (coming up).;-) :cboy:

 

[CowCop]

Ok I will pass down a simple method to reduce flies around the barn, house and the BBQ. I know when you read this you will think I am crazy but try it then post your results.
First Flies have multiple eyes. They can't handle glare it blinds them. So take clear baggies and fill with water and hang around the barn house or place a baggie near the hambuger meat when you bbq. This creates the glare and the flies leave. I kept four bags around the fishing hut and only kill maybe 1 fly a week. My family has used this for generations.

Holy cow.

This explains all the clear plastic bags with water in them that were hanging all over New Orleans, some around outside eating areas and around FEMA trailers.

None of us could figure out what the heck they were for.
We thought it was for drinking water or making sun lemonade.

Thank you for the explanation~!

 

[greenwillowherefords]

We don't want them up here, keep them in Texas!
GW Wife

 

[RebelCritter]

Be careful with those Rabon blocks if you have goats. It is poison to goats, or so I have heard.

 

[Crowderfarms]

For Rabon to be effective, the Blocks need to be put out well in advance of the Fly season. Altosid, Minerals, and P.H. White Cattle rubs, With the "Wicks" are the best, soaked in 41% Permethrin/ Diesel. My advice on Blocks is, they have the potential to do SOME good, but unfortunately, if you have a neighbor, with a poor Fly program, or none at all, you'll be fighting a loosing battle.

 

[bobrammer]

Has anybody ever tried Fly Predators? They are little critters that feed on fly larvae. Apparently they are used by the horse folks quite a bit.

 

[jcarkie]

i put in tags early, with blocks and didn't have hardly any flies. blocks were to hard to find everybody kept running out(the one i could afford).
i used a pour later in the year and i was pleased.
does the altosid mineral work?