Slight problem

[Scratchy]

I clean around my chain spots every other day and in the last two days there have been sworms of flies. Is there any solutions to this or any type of spray to put on my dogs so they stay off of them? Never had this problem in 5yrs.

[Michele]

what cleaner are you using?

[6klub]

I'm still new but I spray clorox clean up and water mixture around it sonds like you still have a lil poop around....somewhere, or shake a lil dirt around to cover the remains

[NcPrisonGuard]

I use a few fly traps and hang them up around the chain spots.. they'll fill up quickly but I've not had too many problems. You can buy them at any garden store, or Wally world.

[Scratchy]

what cleaner are you using?
Being that I never encountered this problem, I went and made some spray out of bleach, alcohol and pine-sol. I sprayed that on top and around the dog house and now I'm letting it air out from the area. The flies are still swarming on my one of my dogs so I may go invest in the fly traps. So, nothing but poop can cause this?

[NcPrisonGuard]

Being that I never encountered this problem, I went and made some spray out of bleach, alcohol and pine-sol. I sprayed that on top and around the dog house and now I'm letting it air out from the area. The flies are still swarming on my one of my dogs so I may go invest in the fly traps. So, nothing but poop can cause this?

Are these just house flies? Or are they.... I dunno what they are called we call them MayFlies out here. They bite but they aren't as big as Horse flies.. If they are mayflies watch out because they will eat your dogs up! They got a hold of Boomer last year before I put the traps out and he had some bad spots on his ears where they were biting him. So watch out!

[simms]

Get you some bot flys. Those fly traps work too. Honestly if you can resolve the issue with out the aid of chemicals....deffinatly the way to go.

[Scratchy]

Do fly traps constantly have to be changed out or is there something that works as a filter that I have to clean regularly?

[Scratchy]

Are these just house flies? Or are they.... I dunno what they are called we call them MayFlies out here. They bite but they aren't as big as Horse flies.. If they are mayflies watch out because they will eat your dogs up! They got a hold of Boomer last year before I put the traps out and he had some bad spots on his ears where they were biting him. So watch out!
They look to be house flies. I have seen no bite marks or bad signs. They're just in swarms. At one time there were at least more than 5 on one of their ears.

[KnottyBoyNC]

i've had this problem, but i use Turpentine, check the spelling. it keeps the flies away and heals the dog's ears.

[JAGER]

Do fly traps constantly have to be changed out or is there something that works as a filter that I have to clean regularly?clean flie traps constantly, cause if not the smell it gives off after a few days is horrible it smells worse then the smell of death and thats nasty. there are some bags they sell they have some kinda powder in the bag that you have to mix with water . then hang the bag around the troubled area and i swear in notime you'll have a bag of dead flies

[NcPrisonGuard]

yeah you've got to clean them out regular. I wait until its about half full.. but Jager is right the smell from a full bag is bad enough to knock a buzzard off a gut wagon.

[JAGER]

yeah you've got to clean them out regular. I wait until its about half full.. but Jager is right the smell from a full bag is bad enough to knock a buzzard off a gut wagon.ROTFLMFAO....... YOU SMELLED THAT SHIT TO ... I SWEAR I WOULD RATHER PUT JAGERS CRAP UP MY NOSE THEN HAVE TO SMELL ONE OLD FLIE BAG AGAIN

[Scratchy]

Ok I went out to 2 of the local stores and the fly traps they carried were the ones that are disposable. I found one online that dries out the flies and all you have to do is take out the filler, shake it off and it's ready to trap more. That was $12 and well worth it, so I'll have to wait a few days for it to be shipped but first I have to order it. I've never had this problem nor heard of it within the group of people I deal with in these dogs.

[jdbpitbull]

I clean around my chain spots every other day and in the last two days there have been sworms of flies. Is there any solutions to this or any type of spray to put on my dogs so they stay off of them? Never had this problem in 5yrs.

i have used the regular horse and stable spray in the past on and around my dogs and it got rid of the flies and fleas

[Scratchy]

i have used the regular horse and stable spray in the past on and around my dogs and it got rid of the flies and fleas
details please?

[chloesredboy]

is there something dead anywhere close to your spots?

[Scratchy]

is there something dead anywhere close to your spots?nope, not that I've seen before or after I cleaned. I've detailed the entire yard and even given out baths which has been a few weeks, but that shouldn't have caused the problem. Things seem ok, but maybe since it's dark the flies are sleeping:)

[chloesredboy]

nope, not that I've seen before or after I cleaned. I've detailed the entire yard and even given out baths which has been a few weeks, but that shouldn't have caused the problem. Things seem ok, but maybe since it's dark the flies are sleeping:)that is pretty strange,maybe something to do with the weather.

[Scratchy]

that is pretty strange,maybe something to do with the weather.
Ya know that's funny you say that b/c someone just told me it may b/c it's about to rain tonight.

[chloesredboy]

Ya know that's funny you say that b/c someone just told me it may b/c it's about to rain tonight.yeah ive always been told that if you see an unussual number of flies clustered or in your house that its about to storm.

[Scratchy]

yeah ive always been told that if you see an unussual number of flies clustered or in your house that its about to storm.
That's what someone had just said but hey the weather people have been saying it's supposed to storm the last two weeks. That goes to show that mother nature can only be dictated by what's she's created.

[hrdeluxe]

I dust my yard with SEVIN dust. It is safe for the dogs and gets rid off ALL of the bugs. Wet the area, sprinkle the powder and you are done. You can actually use it to give the dogs a "dust bath" if needed. I also hang a piece of fly paper from the tree by mine. It helps a little bit.

[Michele]

what about those zap lights that you hang outside and they draw in the bugs and they get zapped.....there's no chemicals so there's no smell. But when they get zapped, they really get zapped....:)

[Scratchy]

Well, I used to use seven dust but I didn't know it was for flies too. As for the zapper, doesn't it have a electric cord?

[jeeperino]

Use straight clorox in a spray bottle on entire chain spot, wet it down and let it dry a lil. Respray area with water and sprinkle powdered lime on entire spot (dont use too much, slight dusting will do) then wet down the powdered lime. Let the lime soak in for 1/2 hour or so and then rinse off ALL traces of lime from the spot. If the lime gets in the paws it will cause sores. Let the spot dry for about an hour. When the spot is dry, spray bronco (stall spray) all around the chain spot, the house and the dog. If you put a few fly traps around (milk jug kind) that will help too. Try and clean up everyday also.

I deal with a CRAZY fly problem. We have man-eating Deer Flies that will eat your ass up in a second. The bronco works well and its cheap, I even use it on myself as a fly repellant.

[Michele]

Well, I used to use seven dust but I didn't know it was for flies too. As for the zapper, doesn't it have a electric cord?
it does have an electric cord but that can be taped up and out of the dogs reach....

[Scratchy]

Jeeperino: I'm definitely gonna have to take your advice, if it's keeps those blood sucking flies away then I know it can help me. How often should I repeat this process?

Michele: I may(not sure) also invest in one of those zappers and hang it on my patio. It won't be close to the dogs, but I know they work. I seen'em for $22 at the DIY store.

[Michele]

Jeeperino: I'm definitely gonna have to take your advice, if it's keeps those blood sucking flies away then I know it can help me. How often should I repeat this process?

Michele: I may(not sure) also invest in one of those zappers and hang it on my patio. It won't be close to the dogs, but I know they work. I seen'em for $22 at the DIY store.
the sound of those pesty bugs being zapped is music to my ears...LOL

[Scratchy]

the sound of those pesty bugs being zapped is music to my ears...LOL
It doesn't have to be near the dogs to help with my problem does it?

[Michele]

It doesn't have to be near the dogs to help with my problem does it?
not at all....the bugs, for some reason, go to where the light is...and then: ZAP!!!...you hear them sizzle.....:D

[jeeperino]

Buy the cheap Bronco at a feed store. I use it when needed. A few times a week on the dog and 1-2 times a week in the dogs house. I try to use as little as possible and am careful not to let the overspray get in food or water.

[Envy's Mom]

I grew up in the country and we had flies all the time. We hang ziplock bags full of water wherever we will be hanging out. The flies don't come around. Thats probabally the craziest thing you've ever heard, but I know it works for the patio.

[N M PITS]

just go to your local livestock supply store and talk to them. i can't remember the name of it now but i used to use one that could be applied to the dogs as well as the area and it worked great. flytraps attract more flies especially those bags if you are going to use flytraps at least use the sticky strips. and those zappers are not for flies, flies are attracred to smell not light.

[ABK]

Sounds like you got you a host of deer flies on the prowl. Those little buggers are like horse flies, but smaller & they will feast on your dog's ears, causing a condition called "fly strike."

I had a problem w/ deer flies last year. We tried almost everything - commercial stink traps, homemade beer traps, fly strips, etc. & nothing worked. They worked great on house flies, but not deer flies. Finally it dawned on me - deer flies feed on blood, not rotten food or sweet items.

The best think I've found to keep the deer flies at bay was to put one of those insecticide tags for cattle on their collar. It is supposed to keep many insects at bay, especially deer flies. I attach it close to the collar w/ a zip tie so they can't chew it & it worked like a charm.

You can find these tags at any co-cop, in my area they were about $10 for 6.

Good luck!

[chloesredboy]

I grew up in the country and we had flies all the time. We hang ziplock bags full of water wherever we will be hanging out. The flies don't come around. Thats probabally the craziest thing you've ever heard, but I know it works for the patio.ive heard that before,it really works?

[jaystreetsA4]

ZAP! lol seriously i wonder whats up with them flies. weird. i dont live out in the country but in the city ususally i try to move em towasrds the window when its opened ansd once they fly out i close it quick lol not much help though. But when i go to visit the family in the mountains of Puerto Rico they put up those fly strips. i never seen tht bag thing u guys were saying tht stinks. i wonder what it smells like lol

[Envy's Mom]

Yep. I think their afriad of their reflection or getting wet. It works, but I'm not sure how well it would help with so many flies.

[ABK]

I know down here in Mississippi/Alabama way the older folks do that. It seems to work. They don't seem to like water. Maybe the flies smell or otherwise sense the water & stay away.

But I've only seen it done on porches, patios, etc. not dog houses or kennels.

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[Scratchy]

Well the problem is persistent after using sevin dust, bleach and fly traps. Now my main focus isn't really the entire area anymore. I just want them to stay off my dogs. Is there any chemical that I can blend with the skin and coat that will have a long lasting effect?

[Scratchy]

Well the problem is persistent after using sevin dust, bleach and fly traps. Now my main focus isn't really the entire area anymore. I just want them to stay off my dogs. Is there any chemical that I can blend with the skin and coat that will have a long lasting effect?
*EDIT*: This question was answered by Jeeperino pertaining to the Bronco spray. Thank you all for replying!