Looking for advice on "Fly Eliminators"

[sn0wwhite]

I'm always concerned that introducing a new species to take out another may introduce new problems. What are the risks of using this predator?

 

[Abbys Egg Farm]

Fly predators are not non-native species. They were actually developed from indigenous species and are only a threat to the fly pests themselves and are definitely considered "non-invasive".

 

[sn0wwhite]

Thanks, Abby! So pretty much no risk and just reduced fly benefit?

 

[Abbys Egg Farm]

Thanks, Abby! So pretty much no risk and just reduced fly benefit?

Yes you will notice a big difference after the predators have gotten the upper hand. Oh, and by the way I am Abbys grandfather. She actually doesn't know she has an egg farm named after her yet.

Hi Everyone! I am Abby!

 

[sn0wwhite]

Oh, that's too cute! My daughter is named Abby too.

Do the fly predators grow into wasps eventually?

 

[Folly's place]

They are teeny tiny wasps, only a threat to barn flies. Definitely helpful! Mary

 

[Folly's place]

They are teeny tiny wasps, only a threat to barn flies. Definitely helpful! Mary

 

[Abbys Egg Farm]

Well my shipment of predators came in 2 days ago however, none were running about in the bag so I let it sit inside till they started to swarm.


I then put them in paper sandwich bags which I place about the yard where most of the fly activity is.



This was a package of 10,000 since I was having so much of a problem with fly populations. This should keep me in control and I will be receiving packets of 5,000 till October.

 

[cgmccary]

Hello all,

I have recently moved to the mountains in California and find the flies a truly annoying problem. I receive various catalogs on animal products and saw a biological product called "Arbico Fly Eliminators." Apparently, this is a miniscule parasitic type wasp that lays eggs in fly pupae thus destroying the life cycle.

This product talks about horses and other livestock but I'm wondering if it's safe for my girls? It isn't very expensive and I'm thinking of ordering some. Any input?

Donna

I have used them for years, and they work for me. I live in the humid South and flies can take over. I have to put them in places my free ranging flock nor fire ants cannot find and eat the pupae.

 

[sn0wwhite]

I just ordered some!