How Do You Get Rid Of Horse Flies?
• Understand that it is the female horse fly who feeds on the blood of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Their bite is painful. It is important to get rid of them not only for the reason of their painful bite but also because they can carry disease. • Minimize breeding areas around your home and garden entertainment areas. This includes covering ponds, pools, and not leaving around any stagnant water, such as buckets filled with water. Keep garbage away from your residence and keep it covered so that flies do not use it as a breeding ground. • Kill directly. Humans have hands and can swat flies, unlike the majority of their other hapless victims. Get a strong, sturdy swatter and make free with it. Rolled up newspaper can be effective if you cannot lay your hands on a proper swatter. You could also install an electric insect trap that kills flies on contact when they are attracted to the shiny light. • Wear insect repellent when swimming, hiking, spending time outdoors where horse
