Why Spring Preparation Changes Everything for Fly Control
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 […]
Holiday Treats for Your Four-Legged Friends – Spalding Labs
Holiday Cheer for You & Your Animals December is here — the season of twinkling lights, cozy barns, and taking a little extra time to appreciate the animals who make our lives richer every day. While many of us are treating ourselves to hot cocoa or sneaking the last of the holiday cookies, it’s also […]
Fall Farm Management: Winter Readiness Checklist – Spalding Labs
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 During Disasters – Spalding Labs
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 – Spalding Labs
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 – Spalding Labs
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 […]
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 […]