Fall Fly Control: What You Need to Know – Spalding Labs

Get fly control tips for fall from Spalding Labs, including traps for biting stable flies and prevention of cluster flies

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, […]

How to Stop Biting Stable Flies: A Complete Control Guide

Biting stable flies bite horse legs and bother livestock and people too — stop stable flies with Spalding Labs

July through September marks peak season for one of the most painful pests in the barnyard — biting stable flies. Unlike house flies that land and crawl, stable flies pierce the skin and feed on blood. They target legs, ankles, and flanks, and they don’t stop until they’ve had their meal. For horses, that means stomping, tail swishing, distraction during […]

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