> Since you're keeping the manure around, I have had good luck with fly > parasites. I spread them on the manure every couple of weeks and it seems to > make a big difference. It costs about $30 every two weeks, but we are all > happier for it. I start mid may and finish in October.
Hi, I tried Fly parasites last year, but did not start until middle of summer, so I don't know how effective they were. This year I started early May and we will see if it makes a difference. But this year seems to be a lot worse for black flies and even the deer flies are moving in closer to paddocks and earlier than last year. You just can't seem to win this battle. Laura, where in Southern Ontario are you located? I am just west of London with my Pada and Bjarki ( and other non-Icelandics), who both just turned four and need to be worked with......... Monica Ontario
