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muleskinner
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« on: June 16, 2013, 10:40:38 pm » |
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Just wanted to ask for any advice on how to keep flies away. I have a big fan on them and keep their pens clean. These pups are a week old and not sure what I can spray around or on them. Any suggestions?
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halfbreed
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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2013, 10:44:44 pm » |
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I use permethrin 10% and just wipe the pups down with a damp rag soaked in it . [ I hate summer pups ] but I have done this with many litters over the years . them flies love a dogs ears you can also put some udder butter on their ears to help . that along with some martins fly bait put close , but where the dogs can't get at it . I will also put that sticky fly tape hanging aroun the kennel .
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muleskinner
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2013, 10:50:31 pm » |
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Thanks. Will it hurt to spray the pens with it? Been worried since they r so young and nursing. Do I need to dilute it or just straight.
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KevinN
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« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2013, 06:57:07 am » |
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1 oz per gallon is safe. I sprayed inside my whelping box and the yard. It will knock the flies down for a week or so but you should spray the surrounding area as well. Flies will land near by at nite and this helps.
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KevinN
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« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2013, 06:58:40 am » |
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LET IT DRY! Before you put pups and momma back in.
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« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2013, 09:41:46 am » |
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Has anybody ever put horse fly spray on dogs?
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halfbreed
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« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2013, 09:58:24 am » |
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yes I forgot I should have said to dilute the permethrin . ALLWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE LABLE AND MIX ACCORDINGLY . anytime I use a product of any kind the first place I look is that label on the bottle to see what the smart folk and college boys suggest as far as mixing their product . granted some of it I ignore , but for the most part I use as directed .
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KevinN
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« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2013, 10:05:40 am » |
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Has anybody ever put horse fly spray on dogs?
Never have. You can but they don't have much residual. Just a few hours. I have used the udder balm...seemed to work fairly well. Forgot the brand I used but I suspect they are all pretty much the same. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2013, 01:48:47 am » |
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i like this advice on the flies
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