Tack Box Talk

Know Your Flies: The Story of Tailoring Fly Control to Your Needs

July 24, 2020 Kris Hiney Season 2 Episode 30
Know Your Flies: The Story of Tailoring Fly Control to Your Needs
Tack Box Talk
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Tack Box Talk
Know Your Flies: The Story of Tailoring Fly Control to Your Needs
Jul 24, 2020 Season 2 Episode 30
Kris Hiney

Dr. Erika Machtinger from Penn State University who is an eventer, dressage rider and veterinary entomologist gives us some very expert advice on managing different species of biting flies, provides very insider tips on which fly repellants are the most effective, and explains why flies may prefer Vince to Cactus.  This is especially pertinent information as vesicular stomatitis, which is transmitted through flies, continues to spread.

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Dr. Erika Machtinger from Penn State University who is an eventer, dressage rider and veterinary entomologist gives us some very expert advice on managing different species of biting flies, provides very insider tips on which fly repellants are the most effective, and explains why flies may prefer Vince to Cactus.  This is especially pertinent information as vesicular stomatitis, which is transmitted through flies, continues to spread.