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Things we’ve learned,
things we love

We’ve received the most wonderful comments over the years as folks discover Organic Cowboy and fly parasites. One example from a client in Texas – “ We have been using fly predators for our horses and cows for years and when we switched to Organic Cowboy we saw a huge reduction in our flies. They are sent more often than other companies and the quality of the larvae seem to have a much higher hatch rate. We had these little guys everywhere on our property doing a great job!” K.R.

Those comments are greatly appreciated and they come from boarding and training facility owners, breeders and just everyday horse owners. They all have one important thing in common, and that is the health and welfare of their horses. Fly control is a part of that. You’ll find insights in the sections below especially in the conversation with Kevin Meyer – a well respected trainer in Wyoming. It’ll provide you the proper framework to optimize biological fly control in your unique setting.

We also see that folks refer to fly parasites as fly predators or eliminators, they are the same thing. They are parasitoids and like a predator kill their target prey and in this case fly parasites destroy their host. With that said, the species of fly parasite used in your program is important. We stick to the species that have proven field-trial data that support their efficacy generated the USDA and University studies.

You need a strategy

What we hear from most of you is that it is still the basics – removing manure from the property as regularly as possible and cleaning stalls at the minimum every week. This activity is highly effective in breaking up the…

A Conversation With Kevin Meyer

I had the privilege of being be interviewed by Kevin. As a well-known trainer, his wisdom and insights are shared with many equine enthusiasts through clinics and training at Mantz Creek Horses in Douglas, Wyoming. His experiences are translated to everyday life through his podcast “Mornings on Horseback”. I hope you enjoy our conversation and take a listen to his podcasts to gain a deeper appreciation of ranching, the west, or to savor a well-turned story. You’ll find more about Kevin and his wife Annette Coker at mantzcreekhorses.com.

Friends and neighbors

Recommend the Organic Cowboy to a friend or neighbor, and when they order, we’ll send both you and your friend an extra order of fly parasites. Email friends@organiccowboy.com and let us know who you referred and upon their order, we’ll ship a bonus order to all.

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