Fly Facts
Horse and deer flies cause extensive damage to equine and livestock owners across the country.Over 300 types of horse flys have been identified in the USA.Female horse and deer flies are viscous biters; the buzzing sound and the painful wounds can stop livestock from grazing and can cause them to move together for protection from the flies. In this clustering together livestock can injure one another or themselves. The flies can create as much as 20-30% drop in milk production in cows, and weight loss in livestock; as much as 100 pounds per animal per season. Flies can also create significant blood loss in livestock; in 6 hours just 20-30 flies can be responsible for the loss of as much as a third of a pint to a third of a quart of blood in one animal.
The flies feed intermittently, making them efficient carriers of pathogens including anaplasmosis, anthrax, tularemia and other blood borne illnesses. This intermittent pattern of feeding can create a rapid spread of illness from one animal to another.
Fly damage to livestock includes blood loss, weight loss, decline in milk production and the infestation of pathogenic disease. Anaplasmosis, anthrax, tularemia and other blood borne illnesses are all easily spread by flies. Deer and horse flies are also suspected of transmitting Lyme disease according to the New England Journal of Medicine (1990). Biting deer flies can also attach people causing illness, lesions and in some people high fever and general disability. Since flies feed intermittently the movement from sick animals to healthy animals can quickly spread the infestation quickly through the herd. Pink eye in the bovine population can be spread from face flies through the transmission of Moraxella Bovis, the principle causation of bovine keratoconjunctivitis and the more severe infectious bovine rhinotracheitis which can be more dangerous to the herd. Tularemia, a zoonotic disease is caused by coccobacillus Francisella tularensis known as “rabbit fever” or “deer fly fever” and is known to be spread from deer fly bite.
Equine Green, Alternative Pest Management
We are equine owners that have seen the damage and havoc that flies and pests have created for equines, bovines and canines. We have a deep understanding of the challenges of equine owners, agricultural stakeholders and the commodities they manage. This company is of passion and deep commitment, as we want our animals, our environment, our children and grandchildren to live in a safe, healthy environment safe from blood borne pathogens and painful wounds from horse and deer flies.Consider the Children
Consider the Environment
Consider the Drinking Water
Consider the Animals
How do you want the future to be??? It's up to all of us Equine Green, green for all
Traditional Pest Management
Flies have flight patterns which allow them to travel significant distances from the application of pesticide site. Traditional pesticides can not be used in feeding or breeding area as they are toxic to the animals.The use of pesticides in crop areas can impact soil quality, ground water and other agricultural commodities.
Equine Green Affiliations
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
Valley Center Chamber of Commerce
NAELB- National Association of Equipment Less Brokers
Back Country Horseman of America - California Division
Vallecitos Gymkhana
National Association of Gymkhana Riders of America
Poway Mountain Riders
Saddle Sorority
Lakeside Riders
Piney Valley Ridge Riders