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    BOOST FLY-CONTROL STRATEGIES

    Aug 24, 2020 2 minutes

    In the summertime, flies are an unavoidable nuisance around barns and horses, but you can minimize the infestation by addressing its source, implementing some stable-management practices and getting the most out of your fly spray.

    Tackle the Source

    Timely elimination of breeding sites and moisture control are important in reducing infestation. Houseflies visit moist material from manure and other organic

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