Horseman's Report

With summer upon us, you’re likely in the middle of the war on flies around your barn.  Whether they are looking for a bloodmeal or just to be an annoyance, these persistent insects always seem to manage to find your horse.  When developing a plan to manage these pesky critters, it’s important to know what species you’re battling.  Behavior and breeding sites are specific to each fly species, and control tactics should be focused on the specific pest at your facility.

Mosquitoes can be enormous pests to our horses, but even worse, they may spread diseases [disease-causing pathogens] like West Nile virus or Eastern and Western equine encephalitis (EEE and WEE).

Every spring, horse owners gear up for a major battle: fighting flies. This is a battle best fought on two fronts—first, minimizing the number of flies to begin with, and second, keeping your horse comfortable.

Now that warmer weather is upon us, flies are making their presence known, bothering both horses and their owners.

If you have horses, you have flies! Flies and other biting insects are constant pests that irritate both horses and riders, especially in the summer months when weather conditions create the perfect breeding ground for flies.

Few things are hated more among animal owners than ticks. These arachnids – ticks are not insects, but relatives of spiders and scorpions – are difficult to control and can cause major health problems for your equine companions.