How to Control Stable Flies and House Flies
Biological Control Best Practices for Farms Something shifts on horse and livestock properties in mid-late spring. The flies that were an occasional nuisance have become a persistent presence. And if you’re watching your horses stomp their front legs, bunch in corners, or stand in any available water or shade — you’re seeing the signature of […]
How to Stop Biting Stable Flies: A Complete Control Guide

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 […]