Fly Tape & Traps

Fly tapes and traps are essential tools for controlling fly populations in barns and around the farm, helping protect your horses from various fly-borne diseases. Flies are not only an annoyance but can also transmit harmful pathogens that can lead to health issues like equine infectious anemia (EIA), pigeon fever, and summer sores (habronemiasis). Reducing the number of flies in your horse's environment is a key factor in maintaining their overall health and well-being.

Fly tapes and traps from trusted brands, including StarBar, RESCUE!, Bugpellent, Revenge, and TARRO, are effective, non-toxic solutions to combat flies. Fly tapes are sticky strips designed to attract flies and trap them on contact. They're ideal for use in barns, stables, tack rooms, and feed storage areas, where flies often congregate. Fly traps, on the other hand, use bait to lure flies into containers from which they cannot escape. These traps can be placed around the perimeter of the barn, in outdoor areas, and near manure piles to capture large numbers of flies before they reach your horses.

One of the key benefits of using fly tapes and traps is the ability to target flies without the use of harmful chemicals, making them safe for both horses and humans. By reducing the fly population, you minimize the risk of flies spreading diseases such as West Nile virus, vesicular stomatitis, and strangles, which can lead to significant health problems in horses. Additionally, by trapping flies early in the season, you help prevent an explosive increase in fly populations during the warmer months.

For optimal results, place fly tapes and traps in high-traffic fly zones, ensuring they're changed or cleaned regularly. When combined with other fly control methods, such as fly masks, fly sprays, and proper manure management, these tools are an effective part of an integrated approach to keeping your barn and farm fly-free.