Fly-Light Zone
Hello, Friends! Max here.
I know we have been discussing summertime fun, from toys… to OBLITERATING fleas, as well as making us pets comfortable while you are out frolicking in the sun without us. (AHEM!) If you missed one of my comprehensive articles, please take a second to read them. Not only do I love writing, but we at Jeffers are really hoping to help you, your family and, above all, your PETS stay comfortable, healthy and happy! LIKE ME!
Staying true to form, I have decided to discuss flies with you today. Another nasty creature, if you ask me. However, the fly obviously has a purpose on this planet, as we all do. Needless to say, the fly is a nuisance and can cause real problems if not controlled.
According to our friends at Farnam (makers of fly masks, traps, sprays and more…), these are the “BADDEST BUGS” and how they cause problems for pets and livestock:
So, here are some tips and tricks to start and maintain your fly control program.
Simply start early, keep your barns and yards free of manure and decaying matter, and pick up the trash! The less the breeding areas, the less the infestation.
Also, my Humans rub fabric softener sheets on my face, ears, and other body parts that GNATS seem to be attracted to. These also seem to repel mosquitoes, as well. Hanging a clear plastic bag in a doorway and/or open window dissuades flies from entering a structure. I am not sure why this works, but it does. I haven’t gotten a fly to explain this one to me yet!
Don’t forget that Jeffers has many effective insect repellents for pets AND livestock.
Well, time for a nap. I will be resting in my FLEA-FREE area, sans the gnats! You too can be pest free! Stick with Jeffers for all your care and comfort needs.
Max
P.S. Don’t forget to write.