Just What Are Fly Predators

The tiny Fly Predator is shown approximately two times its size.

Fly Predators are the original method of fly control. They are nature's own enemy of all common manure and rotting organic matter breeding pest flies, including the common house fly, horn fly, biting stable fly and lesser house fly. In the natural environment Fly Predators serve as a major check of pest fly populations by destroying the next generation of flies in their immature pupa (cocoon) stage. Most locations likely have some of the species in Fly Predators already, but unless supplemented regularly, they cannot provide the nearly total fly suppression people prefer.

Fly Predators are tiny, completely biteless and stingless. They never become a pest themselves. After they've emerged, their single minded pursuit is to reproduce by finding pest fly pupa. Because of their small size and the fact they live their entire life cycle on or near manure (where the pest fly pupae are typically found), Fly Predators go virtually unnoticed.

“Fly Predators have significantly reduced the flies at our facility providing a fly free, comfortable environment.” Tyler Magnus. Lampasas, TX - Tyler Magnus, renowned Roper and 9-time NFR competitor, hosts The Roping Show on RFD-TV

Long Term Preventive Area Fly Control

Any area where flies breed in manure or decaying organic matter can benefit from using Fly Predators. The key goal is to maintain a sufficient Fly Predator population to stop each succeeding generation of pest flies. Because flies reproduce nine times faster than Fly Predators do, adding supplemental Fly Predators every three to four weeks during warm months keeps the population balance necessary for good fly control.

You must release enough Fly Predators to control all the fly reproduction in the area. You treat the farm not the horse. For example, if you board at a commercial stable, ordering Fly Predators for just your horse will not be sufficient as the flies that reproduce in the neighboring horses' manure will easily reach your stall. Get the stable to use Fly Predators and then everyone's horses will not be bothered by flies.

Great for Boarding Stables...

However, you must release enough Fly Predators to control all the fly reproduction in the area. You treat the farm not the horse. For example, if you board at a commercial stable, ordering Fly Predators for just your horse will not be sufficient as the flies that reproduce in the neighboring horses’ manure will easily reach your stall. Get the stable owner to use Fly Predators and then everyone’s horses will not be bothered by flies.

Proven Highly Effective

“Friends and neighbors are amazed with our Fly Predator results. They walk around my barns and corrals and do not have one fly get on them.” Rachel T. Huachuca City, AZ

The species used in Fly Predators have been proven effective by both scientific tests and from decades of actual usage. Our satisfied customers include the country's largest equine facilities down to backyard horse owners as well as dairies, poultry farms, zoos, feedlots, show and rodeo grounds, fairs, wastewater treatment facilities and many more. Any location where there are critters producing manure, or other rotting organic matter, Fly Predators can help keep it pleasantly fly free.

One benchmark of performance is our annual “Report Card” sent during the summer to every customer. We ask them to give their Fly Predators a “grade” (A to F) on how good a job they were doing for fly control. From decades of selling Fly Predators and getting renewal rates of up to 80%, we know that they work great for most folks.

“Flies aren’t just annoying, they’re a health hazard for you and your horses. Spalding’s biological approach to fly control fits perfectly with Natural Horsekeeping. I love Spalding’s little bugs!” Rick Lamb Phoenix, AZ - Author and host of The Horse Show on RFD-TV and Radio For more info: www.TheHorseShow.com

Last year was similar with 83% of those responding reporting no flies (an A) to better than before using Fly Predators (a C) with A's and B's being the majority. Considering that the benchmark for Fly Predators was the control of flies over the entire property from a once a month application costing $2 to $4 per horse, what grade would you give your other fly control purchases last year?

The small percentage of folks with poor results were called and almost always we could determine the problem. After suggesting corrective action and checking back later, in most cases their results improved, sometimes dramatically. And the majority of those customers ordered the next year. We can't solve every location's fly problem, but we get close.