Getting rid of flies in and around the run.

[Baymule]

Good idea!!

Buffalo Gnats!?!?!?

Buffalo gnats breed in damp, wet areas at certain times of the year. They bite, sucking blood. They drive the chickens to distraction and if a heavy infestation, have been known to kill the chickens. Gnats, tiny pests that are so hard to fight off, but a spritz of vanilla will send 'em packing.

 

[Daniale]

We hung up some "Flies Be Gone" fly traps. Disgustingly amazing stuff. Hang it well away from the area and it'll collect a lot of flies.

 

[SparrowsHouse]

Will the chickens be harmed if they eat the DE? We use it for flea control on the dogs and I heard that it's good for worming them. So, can I assume it's safe for the chickens to peck at?

 

[crazyhen]

I use the sticky taps on a roll from TC. I hang them outside windows and doors. Yucky but they do get all kinds of flying bitting insect.

 

[blondi61189]

As long as the DE is food grade your chickens will be fine, I sprinkle DE in my coop as a preventative for mites ants fleas and other pests.

 

[seann]

How often do you have to replenish the DE?

 

[blondi61189]

I sprinkle it in about once a week, but I believe you could use more often if needed

 

[6LittleHens]

I tried Fly String and it really works!! You can find it at Walmart and you just tack it to the ceiling of your coop! :cd. Make sure it is out of your flock's reach.