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Fly Problem

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by rowenna22, Apr 21, 2012.

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  1. Apr 21, 2012 #1
    rowenna22

    rowenna22 Out Of The Brooder

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    Is there a safe, natural way to reduce the fly population around my coop? We've tried fly traps, but those stink so much, that it's hard to stay out there and hang with my hens. Someone said diatomaceous earth works. I also read somewhere that a gallon jug with water and vinegar works. Any opinions? Links to some good articles? I welcome it all!
     
  3. Apr 21, 2012 #2
    BuffOrpington88

    BuffOrpington88 Non-Stop

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    You can try fly predators. They are harmless parasitic wasps that supposedly help bring down the fly population.
     
  5. Apr 21, 2012 #3
    Trefoil

    Trefoil Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Get a few ducks. They seem to have taken care of the flies & mosquitoes around me. And I was worried that keeping all the water around for the ducks would increase my already very healthy mosquito population, instead I have none.
     
  7. Apr 21, 2012 #4
    nuchickontheblock

    nuchickontheblock Chillin' With My Peeps

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    We've tried the vanilla scented car fresheners (look like little christmas trees). They have been suggested on here by quite a few folks and they seem to work. Have one in the coop, a couple in the un and one hanging near the poop container.
     
  9. Apr 22, 2012 #5
    Mattemma

    Mattemma Overrun With Chickens

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    Predators would work the best.A bug to eat a bug! I clean often,and ended up making my chickens spend the summer far away from the house.I didn't have time to cover or scoop poop all over the yard.
     

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