It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:25 am

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: fly control on horses
PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:17 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:14 am
Posts: 16
Location: Atoka,OK
Hello It seen I have more flys and ticks this year. any home remendy out there or non chemical


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 4:11 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:41 pm
Posts: 92
Location: Austin
I've found that campho-phenique and tea tree oil, rubbed into the base of the ears, will keep ticks out of their ears at least. We feed diatomaceous earth every day, which helps cut down on the flies in the manure -- not completely, but it helps.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 4:26 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:08 am
Posts: 118
Location: Ladonia
Change of subject but can I feed the animal grade DE to the llamas with their oats and dried mollases and will it help? This would be free choice correct?

_________________
Life is a Garden. DIG IT!!!


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: flies & ticks
PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 1:04 pm 
Offline

Joined: Wed May 21, 2003 5:33 pm
Posts: 829
Location: Dallas,TX
Try a citronella spray. I find them effective in repelling all kinds of insects, especially flies. You can buy citronella concentrate or you can get it premied. Also remember feeding garlic and trace minerals as well as diatomaceous earth. It makes a big difference.

Kathe


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 1:27 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Mar 27, 2003 10:51 pm
Posts: 747
Location: Garland, Texas
In the stable environment, don't forget the use of plastic bags filled with water. I am experiementing with those acrylic "twirl/twisty" type things, using the lighter colors which resemble water on our patio. I hung them late last season and it seems to work OK. They are easier to wipe clean than the water bags.

_________________
Keeping it clean and green here, Boss.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 10:24 am 
Offline
Moderator
Moderator

Joined: Tue Mar 18, 2003 3:45 pm
Posts: 2884
Location: San Antonio,TEXAS
Betsy Ross, a natural cattle producer from Taylor, TX, is spraying her animals with compost tea to get rid of flies for a long time. She also sprays her pastures so the animals are getting good nutrition, too. If your horses are grazing your pastures, you might try that.

Carhoods, we try to stay on topic within a thread. Your question is a good one but nobody would be looking for it under this thread. Suggest you open a new topic with your new subject.

_________________
David Hall
Moderator
Dirt Doctor Lawns Forum


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by eWeblife