Treat Time at the Barn
Yes—Your Animals Can Join Too As the leaves fall and the hay bales stack up, it’s that sweet in-between season at the barn: one part “We survived fly season!” and one part “Let’s cozy up for winter.” Whether you’re still kicking flies to the curb, or you’re starting to unpack winter blankets, now’s a fun […]
Fall Farm Management
There’s Nothing Scarier Than Unfinished Winter Barn Prep Spooky season is here — but the scariest thing on the farm isn’t ghosts or goblins. It’s heading into cold weather without a plan. October is the perfect time to prep barns, stables, and pastures so your animals stay comfortable all winter long. Start fall farm management […]
Emergency Preparedness for Animal Owners: Essential Resources and Relief Programs
Hurricane season can be devastating for animal caretakers. To help you prepare and recover, we’ve gathered trusted disaster relief and preparedness resources.
Fall Fly Control: What You Need to Know
Stable Flies (Stomoxys calcitrans): Still a Threat Although summer is winding down, biting stable flies remain very active through September in much of the U.S.—and into October in warmer regions. Known for their painful bites, these flies feed on livestock, pets, and humans, leading to stress, reduced feeding, and productivity losses. Livestock exhibit defensive behaviors—bunching, […]
Wildfire Disaster Resources for Western USA
We know many of you in the western U.S. are facing uncertainty due to wildfires. We care deeply about your safety and well-being — and we want to make it easier for you to find the help you need quickly. Below is a list of trusted organizations and disaster resources offering emergency assistance, shelter, support […]
How to Stop Biting Stable Flies
July through September marks peak season for one of the most annoying and painful pests in the barnyard — biting stable flies. Unlike regular house flies, these little vampires pack a painful bite and feed on blood, making life miserable for your horse (and you). But with the right tools and strategies, you can effectively […]
The Ultimate Summer Survival Guide:
Fewer Flies, Fresher Air & Happier Horses Summer with horses means longer rides, sun-soaked turnouts… and the return of the buzzing, biting, sweat-soaked realities of hot weather care. From clouds of flies to the swampy smell of stalls, this season can be tough on horses—and the humans who love them. The good news? With the […]
Summer Essentials for You and Your Horse
Beat the heat. Banish the flies. Stay comfortable all summer long. Summer means more time in the saddle, longer days at the barn, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot more sweat (for both you and your horse). Whether you’re mucking stalls, hauling hay, or hitting the trail, staying cool and comfortable is essential. The same goes […]
Fly Control Is a Team Effort: Protecting Your Property and Your Neighbors
Flies are more than just a nuisance—they’re a shared challenge for anyone who owns animals or lives near livestock. Even if you’re diligent about managing manure and using Fly Predators, flies can still invade your space from neighboring properties. That’s why Spalding Labs created the Good Neighbor Program—a referral initiative that helps you and your […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Nature’s Fly Control Heroes: Fly Predators
Spring is here, and with it comes longer days, warmer weather… and unfortunately, flies. But this April, in honor of Earth Day, we’re celebrating a nature’s solution to fly control that helps reduce pesticide use while keeping your animals comfortable: Fly Predators! These tiny but mighty insects work behind the scenes to kill flies before […]