Insects Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:33:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Tick Control for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/tick-control-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tick-control-for-horses Thu, 18 May 2023 18:10:28 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37785 It’s only May, but I’ve already noticed a sharp increase in the number of ticks I’ve had to pull off of my horses this year. I usually only have to worry about biting flies, but this is definitely a new and worrisome problem. Warmer winters caused by climate change may be to blame, but whatever...

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]]> Prepping Your Horse Farm for the Unexpected https://yourhorsefarm.com/prepping-your-horse-farm-for-the-unexpected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prepping-your-horse-farm-for-the-unexpected Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:01:56 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36662 “It’s better to be prepared than sorry.” Prepping your horse farm for the unexpected is critical to ensure horse(s) remain safely contained. There are many ways you can prepare if an emergency arises. Below are ten tips for supplies you can prep your horse farm with. Tools Hardware Supplies Fence Chargers Fence Splices Insulators Gate...

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]]> How to Beat Flies this Summer https://yourhorsefarm.com/how-to-beat-flies-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-beat-flies-this-summer Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:45:39 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35634 Since summer is almost here, your battle with flies has likely already begun. As soon as the weather warms up, those flying pests come out with vengeance. You and your horse will be miserable unless you create a plan of attack. Through various measures, you can reduce and nearly eliminate flies and gnats. It’s time...

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]]> DIY Fly Sprays https://yourhorsefarm.com/diy-fly-sprays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-fly-sprays Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:26:38 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35614  Because let’s face it, who wants to go on a ride with flying insects constantly buzzing around your horse? If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or just like to trim costs around the barn whenever you can, keeping a few supplies on hand in order to make your own fly spray is definitely a doable option.  The...

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]]> 5 Insect Eaters to Have Around the Barn https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-insect-eaters-to-have-around-the-barn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-insect-eaters-to-have-around-the-barn Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:10:43 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35546 In the horse world, spring is synonymous with three things: shedding, sunshine, and the onset of super annoying insects. At least one of those things is pleasant, right!? However, to deal insects and make barn life altogether easier, you can encourage several different insect-eating species to live nearby. Each of the following critters will naturally...

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]]> 3-Steps to Spring Pest Control https://yourhorsefarm.com/3-steps-to-spring-pest-control/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-steps-to-spring-pest-control Tue, 26 May 2020 17:13:33 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34974 love to make their quarters in and around horse barns. The conditions are perfect; a never ending food supply, abundant water, and a cozy shelter.   Even an innocent looking field mouse poses a threat to your horses. That little whiskered dude has the potential to contaminate your horse’s feed,  carry  ticks , and wreak havoc...

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]]> Natural Insect Control for the Farm https://yourhorsefarm.com/natural-insect-control-for-the-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natural-insect-control-for-the-farm Thu, 21 May 2020 15:45:40 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34970 After all, what’s not to love about spring?  Oh yeah. Bugs.  Those pesky little creatures try to ruin everything, right? While I’d like to think that they serve a purpose of some kind, that doesn’t mean I want them buzzing around the barn or biting my horses. However, I’m not one to use chemicals without...

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]]> Goodbye, Flies! https://yourhorsefarm.com/goodbye-flies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goodbye-flies Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:32:10 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=33993 It’s that time of year when flies come back into our lives.  When you have horses, livestock, and other animals flies are inevitable.  Luckily, there are things we can do to manage and minimize pesky insects! Today, I’m sharing what I do to minimize flies at my farm. Manure Management It is important to have...

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]]> Buzz Off! Keep Your Horse Away From Deadly Diseases https://yourhorsefarm.com/buzz-off-top-ways-to-keep-your-horse-away-from-deadly-diseases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buzz-off-top-ways-to-keep-your-horse-away-from-deadly-diseases Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:19:16 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=32981 Once we look at some of the most popular options, you will surely have a better handle on what may be your best options to relieve your horses. Let’s start with the most simple ways to help with this pesky summer problem. Fly Pest Prevention One of the easiest ways to help prevent flies is...

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