Every experienced animal owner knows the feeling. Sometime around late spring the barn shifts — horses start stomping, cattle grow restless at the feed bunk, chickens cluster in corners, and suddenly every chore comes with an uninvited audience of flies. What most people don’t realize is that fly season isn’t something that just happens to them. It’s something that develops quietly over weeks, in […]
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Our Top Summer Horse Care Tips – Spalding Labs
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 to Keep You and Your Horse Happy – Spalding Labs
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 […]
Good Neighbor Program: Join Forces Against Flies – Spalding Labs
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 […]
Nature’s Fly Control: Kill Flies Without Pesticides – Spalding Labs
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 […]
Maximize Fly Predator Performance – Spalding Labs
If you’re using Fly Predators, you’re already on the right path toward natural, effective fly control. But are you getting the most out them?
Natural Fly Control Solutions for Healthy Horses – Spalding Labs
Keeping your barn fly-free without relying on harsh chemical pesticides is easier than you think.
Fly Spray Tips for Healthier Horses and Riders – Spalding Labs
Plant-derived compounds can be just as effective as synthetic insecticides—without the harmful side effects.
Biological Fly Control for Effective Pest Management – Spalding Labs
Scientific research has shown that integrating parasitic wasps into an IPM program can significantly reduce fly populations while minimizing the need for chemical treatments.
Spalding Labs’ Fly Predators: The Gold Standard in Fly Control – Spalding Labs
Explore what makes Fly Predators the gold standard in fly control and why they’re the key to your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) success.