Controlling biting flies
Farmer's Weekly|May 14, 2021
Biting flies are not only a nuisance, but can also transmit diseases and deliver painful bites, says Dr Mac.
Dr Mac.
Controlling biting flies

Most people know that flies bite horses, but there is a bit of confusion between the stable fly, house fly and horse fly. Stable flies and house flies are more common and easier to control than horse flies, which are generally found where there is an abundance of game and standing water.

STABLE AND HOUSE FLIES

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