I recently saw some people at the park have a giant ufo disc controlled by a remote, it seemed to be able to go a mile in the sky and also able to light up. It was the diameter of your armspan, like 5 feet across.
Im trying to find one on the internet but all i see are toy sized ones.
Does anyone know where i can find one of thesse?Remote controlled ufo flying disc?
try ebay. did the ones at the park have four separate props? ive definitely seen the four propeller ones on ebay (tho that was a few years back..)
hmm...never seen one, sounds rad though. try this, way expensive but maybe it will be a source point.
http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/鈥?/a>
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Hi Guys, I just bought a radio controlled airplane (UK) and am wanting to start flying it.?
I have also paid for this remote control simulator that cost a fortune to get some practice. However I have been told you need insurance to fly the thing and I should join a flight club. They all look like they are full of old beirdy weirdy men with no life and I want to just go flying in a quiet field . Am i gonna be in trouble with the law. Obviously if i hit someone then fair enough but surely the old bill are gonna be more bust catching gits on minimotos than wastign time on a radio controlled plane. I just don't want to join a club with loads of old men. I am only 27 and am not ready fo flasks of tea and talk about the weather quite yet. Any advice pleaseHi Guys, I just bought a radio controlled airplane (UK) and am wanting to start flying it.?
Ok,I get your point about some of the people at the clubs but just remember that they have a hell of a lot of experience and can help you a lot. You might even manage to fly it for the first time without trashing it if you ask for help at a club! Most good clubs have a trainer plane you can use and someone willing to teach you. Simulators are OK but they are nothing like the real thing which is much faster and harder to control!
Do you know how to trim your plane? If not then you must get help otherwise you will trash it first go!
You must have insurance, if you hit someone or something with the plane, apart from causing a lot of damage you are going to get your *** sued big time. You wont get problems from the police but the potential to kill someone with a model is very high so please be careful where you fly it. You can join the BMFA (British model flyer's association) your joining fee gives you a huge amount of public liability insurance and also gives you access to a lot of knowledge.
You also have to be aware of the civil aviation authority rules on where and when you can fly, so no flying anywhere near the flight path of an airport! (by the way the CAA is far more scary than the police if they get on your case!).
Once you have joined a club and become a competent flyer then if you want to do your own thing you will be much safer and have more fun.
By the way I don't have a beard, I'm not weird, I'm 44 and my girlfriend is 25 (so I have a life!).
Good luck I hope you enjoy your flying as much as I do!Hi Guys, I just bought a radio controlled airplane (UK) and am wanting to start flying it.?
Yes mr Bailey you need public liability ins ,you are obliged to join a club ,in order to be registered,they are not full of old men ,some lovely ladies also take part.
I fly rc planes and have for many years. I'm here to tell you you need some help - chances are you have no chance at all trying it on your own. You likely won't be in trouble unless you trespass on private property or kill someone.
Join a club be nice to the old folks and when you have mastered it you can go out on your own. I used to fly at Enfield and at Southend on Sea.
Success rate without assistance is dismal.
to put it in terms of baseball (US residents get it right away)
Strike 1 = a beginner
Strike 2 = an untrimmed model
Strike 3 = the motor starts.,
Models don't survive strike 4 so you better be perfect. if you want to try it without help.
Just 10 minutes of instruction can make a huge difference in your ability to succeed in learning to fly the model.
An instructor will inspect your model to make sure it is properly assembled and all the controls respond properly, then he/she will test fly the model and ';trim'; it to fly straight.
A beginner flying an untrimmed model is fighting a losing battle.
Regardless of the legality. Its just foolish to avoid the help that is available.
Hey, Bailey, we old guys like to have fun, too. If you want to avoid pranging your new kite, I'd suggest you get friendly with one of those ';old beirdy weirdy'; (sic) men. Where do you think knowledge and wisdom reside?
DO NOT FLY WITHOUT INSURANCE, EVER. (See link). When you say ';if i hit someone then fair enough'; does that mean that by stuffing a flying model into the side of someones head is fair enough. Wlll you be in trouble with the law? you bet. Besides I can assure you that you will stuff it into the ground first time out without the help of one of those ';Old Men';. You cannot just go to a site unpack and fly, The ';Old Men'; won`t let you You will find that you will only be able to fly at designated sites allowed by local councils, unless you know a friendly farmer. You are going to have to change your attiude a tad if you are going to take model flying any further.
You guys in UK have to have insurance? I guess not a bad idea.
I am the same way. Just like to go out by myself and fly in the farm fields (in Ventura County,Ca), maybe with a buddy. There is a club right down the road with the same ';old guys';. I just prefer not to pay the fees but it might be different in UK.
Its is possible to learn on your own. I did. Gave my non powered glider at least 50 throws into the wind until I got it. That made for a repair for every 3 or so throws. Under .049 gas power it was terrifying. Now if you have a gas powered balsa - its just plain dangerous to go at it as a novice. Even some elecrtics can do some damage. Those old dudes can help and I would seek some help from someone else if you dont want their help. This is coming from someone who DID learn by themself. Good luck!
This beardy old man hopes someone treats you with contempt sometime today.
Ok,I get your point about some of the people at the clubs but just remember that they have a hell of a lot of experience and can help you a lot. You might even manage to fly it for the first time without trashing it if you ask for help at a club! Most good clubs have a trainer plane you can use and someone willing to teach you. Simulators are OK but they are nothing like the real thing which is much faster and harder to control!
Do you know how to trim your plane? If not then you must get help otherwise you will trash it first go!
You must have insurance, if you hit someone or something with the plane, apart from causing a lot of damage you are going to get your *** sued big time. You wont get problems from the police but the potential to kill someone with a model is very high so please be careful where you fly it. You can join the BMFA (British model flyer's association) your joining fee gives you a huge amount of public liability insurance and also gives you access to a lot of knowledge.
You also have to be aware of the civil aviation authority rules on where and when you can fly, so no flying anywhere near the flight path of an airport! (by the way the CAA is far more scary than the police if they get on your case!).
Once you have joined a club and become a competent flyer then if you want to do your own thing you will be much safer and have more fun.
By the way I don't have a beard, I'm not weird, I'm 44 and my girlfriend is 25 (so I have a life!).
Good luck I hope you enjoy your flying as much as I do!Hi Guys, I just bought a radio controlled airplane (UK) and am wanting to start flying it.?
Yes mr Bailey you need public liability ins ,you are obliged to join a club ,in order to be registered,they are not full of old men ,some lovely ladies also take part.
I fly rc planes and have for many years. I'm here to tell you you need some help - chances are you have no chance at all trying it on your own. You likely won't be in trouble unless you trespass on private property or kill someone.
Join a club be nice to the old folks and when you have mastered it you can go out on your own. I used to fly at Enfield and at Southend on Sea.
Success rate without assistance is dismal.
to put it in terms of baseball (US residents get it right away)
Strike 1 = a beginner
Strike 2 = an untrimmed model
Strike 3 = the motor starts.,
Models don't survive strike 4 so you better be perfect. if you want to try it without help.
Just 10 minutes of instruction can make a huge difference in your ability to succeed in learning to fly the model.
An instructor will inspect your model to make sure it is properly assembled and all the controls respond properly, then he/she will test fly the model and ';trim'; it to fly straight.
A beginner flying an untrimmed model is fighting a losing battle.
Regardless of the legality. Its just foolish to avoid the help that is available.
Hey, Bailey, we old guys like to have fun, too. If you want to avoid pranging your new kite, I'd suggest you get friendly with one of those ';old beirdy weirdy'; (sic) men. Where do you think knowledge and wisdom reside?
DO NOT FLY WITHOUT INSURANCE, EVER. (See link). When you say ';if i hit someone then fair enough'; does that mean that by stuffing a flying model into the side of someones head is fair enough. Wlll you be in trouble with the law? you bet. Besides I can assure you that you will stuff it into the ground first time out without the help of one of those ';Old Men';. You cannot just go to a site unpack and fly, The ';Old Men'; won`t let you You will find that you will only be able to fly at designated sites allowed by local councils, unless you know a friendly farmer. You are going to have to change your attiude a tad if you are going to take model flying any further.
You guys in UK have to have insurance? I guess not a bad idea.
I am the same way. Just like to go out by myself and fly in the farm fields (in Ventura County,Ca), maybe with a buddy. There is a club right down the road with the same ';old guys';. I just prefer not to pay the fees but it might be different in UK.
Its is possible to learn on your own. I did. Gave my non powered glider at least 50 throws into the wind until I got it. That made for a repair for every 3 or so throws. Under .049 gas power it was terrifying. Now if you have a gas powered balsa - its just plain dangerous to go at it as a novice. Even some elecrtics can do some damage. Those old dudes can help and I would seek some help from someone else if you dont want their help. This is coming from someone who DID learn by themself. Good luck!
This beardy old man hopes someone treats you with contempt sometime today.
Which radio controlled flying thing is better for in and outdoor?flying saucer,helicopter or plane,flying bird
best rc thing for my money flying indoors and outdoors:flying saucer,helicopter or plane,flying bird thing answer quickly pls!!!!Which radio controlled flying thing is better for in and outdoor?flying saucer,helicopter or plane,flying bird
I believe that you should separate the indoor and outdoor requirements.
Anything that can fly slowly enough to be usable indoors is too slow to fly outdoors. An indoor heli, like the airhogs havoc of much better, the E-Flite Blade CX2 is great indoors. Very stable. Almost able to fly itself. But that very stability makes it a very poor candidate for outdoor flying. Even a very mild breeze will blow them away, beyond the ability of the aircraft to come back.
I have many indoor aircraft, planes and helis.
I have many outdoor aircraft, plains, heli and sailplanes.
The indoor aircraft only gets played with outdoors on those very rare, absolutely still evenings.
Get an indoor heli. I recommend the E-Flite Blade CX2. Play with it enough to decide if you want outdoor RC aircraft as well. Then purchase a more capable outdoor model.
Also, read a lot on these dedicated RC forums where you will find a TON of useful information and be able to ask questions to a targeted RC community.
Micro Helis:
http://www.rcgroups.com/micro-helis-42/
Beginner Electric helis:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Helicopt鈥?/a>
Indoor micro planes:
http://www.rcgroups.com/indoor-and-micro鈥?/a>
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_鈥?/a>
Read a lot. Ask a lot of questions. Have fun and good luck!Which radio controlled flying thing is better for in and outdoor?flying saucer,helicopter or plane,flying bird
the flying saucer because the of the way that it is madecoupons
I believe that you should separate the indoor and outdoor requirements.
Anything that can fly slowly enough to be usable indoors is too slow to fly outdoors. An indoor heli, like the airhogs havoc of much better, the E-Flite Blade CX2 is great indoors. Very stable. Almost able to fly itself. But that very stability makes it a very poor candidate for outdoor flying. Even a very mild breeze will blow them away, beyond the ability of the aircraft to come back.
I have many indoor aircraft, planes and helis.
I have many outdoor aircraft, plains, heli and sailplanes.
The indoor aircraft only gets played with outdoors on those very rare, absolutely still evenings.
Get an indoor heli. I recommend the E-Flite Blade CX2. Play with it enough to decide if you want outdoor RC aircraft as well. Then purchase a more capable outdoor model.
Also, read a lot on these dedicated RC forums where you will find a TON of useful information and be able to ask questions to a targeted RC community.
Micro Helis:
http://www.rcgroups.com/micro-helis-42/
Beginner Electric helis:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Helicopt鈥?/a>
Indoor micro planes:
http://www.rcgroups.com/indoor-and-micro鈥?/a>
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_鈥?/a>
Read a lot. Ask a lot of questions. Have fun and good luck!Which radio controlled flying thing is better for in and outdoor?flying saucer,helicopter or plane,flying bird
the flying saucer because the of the way that it is made
Flight Simulator X Gate Controls and Flying?
How do you get the ground service such as the cargo belt, luggage cart to start moving onto your plane? which planes work if you call the ground service?? And, how do create a free flight with the CO-captain telling you want to set the controsl too such as the heading and ALt etc.
Thanks :)Flight Simulator X Gate Controls and Flying?
flight simulator, as the name suggests, is a flight simulation program, no pun intended. it's not an airport / city simulation. you should look into Simcity for that.
so, you can increase the ';realism'; on the ground (Settings =%26gt; Customize button =%26gt; Traffic panel =%26gt; Airport vehicle density: put it to max) but even that won't put something there, that isn't. the program is about flying, not about (un-)loading planes.
as for ';help'; outside of missions; well, that's what the missions are for: teach you how to fly on your own, learn how to program a flight from one airport to an other aso. once you took all the ';missions'; or, let's call a cat a cat, lessons and have a serious look at the learning center which will introduce you to those ';annoying details'; of flying, like planing a flight %26amp; all you can control your flight yourself, without assistance.
alternatively, there are a few extra missions that can be downlaoded (e.g. from http://www.fs-freeware.net/modules.php?n鈥?/a> )
on a more metaphysical plane, keep in mind that flying an airliner nowadays isn't much different then driving a bus. the main difference being... speed and... altitude. you can reasonably bring a bus to stop by stomping on the break pedal. not quite so easy flying at 30'000 feet above the ground at 300 to 400 knots 8-X
but otherwise, make no mistake, flying back and forth between New York Laguardia and Reagan National Airport in DC three or four times a day is just as boring a routine as ridding a bus in downtown Manhattan :-/
if you want to feel the adventure of flying, take an Ultralight or at most a Piper and start from some small airfield (maybe with a grass strip instead of a concrete runaway?!?) and explore the countryside
Thanks :)Flight Simulator X Gate Controls and Flying?
flight simulator, as the name suggests, is a flight simulation program, no pun intended. it's not an airport / city simulation. you should look into Simcity for that.
so, you can increase the ';realism'; on the ground (Settings =%26gt; Customize button =%26gt; Traffic panel =%26gt; Airport vehicle density: put it to max) but even that won't put something there, that isn't. the program is about flying, not about (un-)loading planes.
as for ';help'; outside of missions; well, that's what the missions are for: teach you how to fly on your own, learn how to program a flight from one airport to an other aso. once you took all the ';missions'; or, let's call a cat a cat, lessons and have a serious look at the learning center which will introduce you to those ';annoying details'; of flying, like planing a flight %26amp; all you can control your flight yourself, without assistance.
alternatively, there are a few extra missions that can be downlaoded (e.g. from http://www.fs-freeware.net/modules.php?n鈥?/a> )
on a more metaphysical plane, keep in mind that flying an airliner nowadays isn't much different then driving a bus. the main difference being... speed and... altitude. you can reasonably bring a bus to stop by stomping on the break pedal. not quite so easy flying at 30'000 feet above the ground at 300 to 400 knots 8-X
but otherwise, make no mistake, flying back and forth between New York Laguardia and Reagan National Airport in DC three or four times a day is just as boring a routine as ridding a bus in downtown Manhattan :-/
if you want to feel the adventure of flying, take an Ultralight or at most a Piper and start from some small airfield (maybe with a grass strip instead of a concrete runaway?!?) and explore the countryside
I'm planning on buying a cheap (the cheapest) remote controlled flying toy. :)?
A remote controlled airplane . Really the cheapest one, that costs about 70 dollars. Any suggestions...experiences you have...thanks in advance!I'm planning on buying a cheap (the cheapest) remote controlled flying toy. :)?
Get a tiny helicopter for less money. They rock.I'm planning on buying a cheap (the cheapest) remote controlled flying toy. :)?
Wasp Micro Helicopter even thought mine crashed within a few hours :P only 拢15.00
Get the helicopter from Wal Mart for $25. It's fun and will keep you from buying a plane and crashing it and having to go out and buy a new one. Heck... I think I saw a plane one at Wal Mart too. I can't remember...
Get a tiny helicopter for less money. They rock.I'm planning on buying a cheap (the cheapest) remote controlled flying toy. :)?
Wasp Micro Helicopter even thought mine crashed within a few hours :P only 拢15.00
Get the helicopter from Wal Mart for $25. It's fun and will keep you from buying a plane and crashing it and having to go out and buy a new one. Heck... I think I saw a plane one at Wal Mart too. I can't remember...
I have these bee's? flying around my deck and need to know what they are, are they dangerous, how to control
They look like HUGE bee's. Body color black and yellow with HUGE wings. Approximately an inch in length. Are they dangerous? I have dogs and don't want them to get stung and I am allergic. Please help! I have pics.I have these bee's? flying around my deck and need to know what they are, are they dangerous, how to control
They are cicada killers and they are generally considered beneficial insects.
Please don't kill them or spray them.
The males guard the nest in the ground by perching nearby and THREATENING anything that comes close. The males are incapable of stinging. They are all bluff.
The females will be off hunting for cicadas. They don't have time to mess with you. They only want to find cicadas. They do have stingers, but many researchers have had to press their stingers repeatedly to their arms to get them to sting.
The sting is generally described as very mild, suprising for their size.
So, the females are docile, with mild stings and a non-aggressive manner. The males are somewhat territorial, but completely unable to sting.
Please let them be. They are harmless and beneficial.I have these bee's? flying around my deck and need to know what they are, are they dangerous, how to control
K fine,,,,
Are you sure they are bees.... some moths in the south, this time of year, look like bees. They can be identified by the fluffy type of antenna, and the fact that they don't ';BUZZ';.
For buzzing, bee,,,,
Long and slendor - wasp,,,, look for a hanging nest that looks like a shower head, they are not too dangerous for dogs.
About an inch long, black, with white bands,,,,paper hornet. Look under the deck for a hanging nest, that looks like a POD of paper machie. In GA, buy the local guy with a pick-up some beer, and he'll take care of the problem for you.
Fat buzzing bee,,,, brown and yellow, or dark brown and yellow, about as big as your thumb,,,, JAPANESE HORNETS. If you have a nest on your property, they must go, by a professional. Do not try to take on a nest yourself. I have seen one of these sting a mule, and the mule's legs buckeled.
a picture would be needed to ID...this time of year there is a large solitary wasp ';Cicada Killer'; They will dig a nest in the ground that looks like an ant bed...they usually are described as 2 inches. They would be considered harmless though as the years go by the numbers grow and they tear up the ground. Another one around an inch and that would be located around the deck are carpenter bees. They look like bumble bees and they can damage the deck. Along with those there could be other provisional wasps along with varieties of social wasps you are seeing.
Ringtail wasps are pretty nasty creatures. They make excellent security guards. If they are not bothering you then let them be.Paper wasps have some beneficial value as predators of pest caterpillars, however they have a painful sting and will attack any person approaching or disturbing their nest. Nests likely to be disturbed represent a hazard and should be avoided during the day.
Ignore nests where they are high or otherwise out of the way. Nests in high traffic areas such as doorways, pergolas or carports can be sprayed from the side at night with a registered aerosol wasp insecticide.In the event of a sting apply a cold pack. Seek medical attention if the victim is known to be allergic or if symptoms become more severe.
it is some type of wasp they used to circle around my mail box,i think they just gather to breed. they are not aggressive though i got stung once but i caused it by accidentally crushing it. they are basically harmless but leave them alone they do sting.wasps are generally not aggressive they eat many insect pests particularly flies,and caterpillars .......tom
Yes, you have a pic of a Cicada Killer, They usually only go after the Cicadas, I've been around them for years and never had a problem with them being aggresive.
They kill the Cicada and oviposit eggs into the carcass for the little ones to use the carcass as a breeding nursery.
Nature can be gruesome.
could be bummble bees or paper wasp dont think you can control them unless you have flowers on your deck that are attracting them then you need to get rid of the flowers . otherwise just leave them alone if you try to swat them and miss they get mad and will sting.
It would help to know what part of the world you live in.
They are cicada killers and they are generally considered beneficial insects.
Please don't kill them or spray them.
The males guard the nest in the ground by perching nearby and THREATENING anything that comes close. The males are incapable of stinging. They are all bluff.
The females will be off hunting for cicadas. They don't have time to mess with you. They only want to find cicadas. They do have stingers, but many researchers have had to press their stingers repeatedly to their arms to get them to sting.
The sting is generally described as very mild, suprising for their size.
So, the females are docile, with mild stings and a non-aggressive manner. The males are somewhat territorial, but completely unable to sting.
Please let them be. They are harmless and beneficial.I have these bee's? flying around my deck and need to know what they are, are they dangerous, how to control
K fine,,,,
Are you sure they are bees.... some moths in the south, this time of year, look like bees. They can be identified by the fluffy type of antenna, and the fact that they don't ';BUZZ';.
For buzzing, bee,,,,
Long and slendor - wasp,,,, look for a hanging nest that looks like a shower head, they are not too dangerous for dogs.
About an inch long, black, with white bands,,,,paper hornet. Look under the deck for a hanging nest, that looks like a POD of paper machie. In GA, buy the local guy with a pick-up some beer, and he'll take care of the problem for you.
Fat buzzing bee,,,, brown and yellow, or dark brown and yellow, about as big as your thumb,,,, JAPANESE HORNETS. If you have a nest on your property, they must go, by a professional. Do not try to take on a nest yourself. I have seen one of these sting a mule, and the mule's legs buckeled.
a picture would be needed to ID...this time of year there is a large solitary wasp ';Cicada Killer'; They will dig a nest in the ground that looks like an ant bed...they usually are described as 2 inches. They would be considered harmless though as the years go by the numbers grow and they tear up the ground. Another one around an inch and that would be located around the deck are carpenter bees. They look like bumble bees and they can damage the deck. Along with those there could be other provisional wasps along with varieties of social wasps you are seeing.
Ringtail wasps are pretty nasty creatures. They make excellent security guards. If they are not bothering you then let them be.Paper wasps have some beneficial value as predators of pest caterpillars, however they have a painful sting and will attack any person approaching or disturbing their nest. Nests likely to be disturbed represent a hazard and should be avoided during the day.
Ignore nests where they are high or otherwise out of the way. Nests in high traffic areas such as doorways, pergolas or carports can be sprayed from the side at night with a registered aerosol wasp insecticide.In the event of a sting apply a cold pack. Seek medical attention if the victim is known to be allergic or if symptoms become more severe.
it is some type of wasp they used to circle around my mail box,i think they just gather to breed. they are not aggressive though i got stung once but i caused it by accidentally crushing it. they are basically harmless but leave them alone they do sting.wasps are generally not aggressive they eat many insect pests particularly flies,and caterpillars .......tom
Yes, you have a pic of a Cicada Killer, They usually only go after the Cicadas, I've been around them for years and never had a problem with them being aggresive.
They kill the Cicada and oviposit eggs into the carcass for the little ones to use the carcass as a breeding nursery.
Nature can be gruesome.
could be bummble bees or paper wasp dont think you can control them unless you have flowers on your deck that are attracting them then you need to get rid of the flowers . otherwise just leave them alone if you try to swat them and miss they get mad and will sting.
It would help to know what part of the world you live in.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Fly Control?
I am considering putting my mare on some kind of a feed through fly control supplement for this comming insect season. I board her so not every horse in the barn will be on the same thing. I was thinking of just feeding plain old garlic to help reduce the number to fly bites she gets. If I feed her something like Bug Check or just Organic Garlic, will it still help to reduce the flies on her even if the other horses aren't getting it?Fly Control?
I think the feed through stuff would only work if they were all getting it because it stops the flies from breeding and hatching in the poo so they'd just do it in the other horses' poo instead.
If you feed garlic it will reduce the bites because it alters the way they smell so they are less attractive to the insects. This definitely works to some extent as we have been using it for years on ours and you can really see the difference if they don't have it.Fly Control?
I have already started my mares on Horse Garlic. Last year was the 1st year for me to try it and honestly it works. I purchased my garlic at our local tack store. Ani-Med is the name of the 100 o/o pure garlic. I feed 2 tablespoons twice daily.
I know anther trick my farrier taught me. One of my mares is allergic to fly bites, so we put Apple Cider Vinegar in her food. It smells very bitter, but if the horse rejects it, it will get hungry enough to eat it. It's kind of sad to force them to eat it, but the flies stay away.
Has anyone ever thought about keeping a clean barn and using a good fly spray? I'm in the midwest, the heart of flys during the summer months. I keep the maure pile about 200 yards away from the barn, use fans during high humidity, and change the water in the tanks every day when the tempeture is over 80. I have no fly problms! But have been to barns that use home made recipies, cheap sprays,feed through stuff, and you cant stand in the hallways without getting bit every second! Folks, there is no 100% cure for flys, just do the best you can! I also use Endure, Happy Horse or Repel X on the horses and in the stalls. No problms here! There is no perfect solution to keep flys away, they were here before we were! Just keep the flys intrest away from the barn......
if you are going to use a feed through fly control use garlic. other types just kill fly eggs when the fly lays them in the manure and since not all the horses will be fed the supplement it won't help much at all. garlic will reduce the number of bites.
instead of feeding her something y don't u try 2 spray her with vinegar? i heard that it works
I think the feed through stuff would only work if they were all getting it because it stops the flies from breeding and hatching in the poo so they'd just do it in the other horses' poo instead.
If you feed garlic it will reduce the bites because it alters the way they smell so they are less attractive to the insects. This definitely works to some extent as we have been using it for years on ours and you can really see the difference if they don't have it.Fly Control?
I have already started my mares on Horse Garlic. Last year was the 1st year for me to try it and honestly it works. I purchased my garlic at our local tack store. Ani-Med is the name of the 100 o/o pure garlic. I feed 2 tablespoons twice daily.
I know anther trick my farrier taught me. One of my mares is allergic to fly bites, so we put Apple Cider Vinegar in her food. It smells very bitter, but if the horse rejects it, it will get hungry enough to eat it. It's kind of sad to force them to eat it, but the flies stay away.
Has anyone ever thought about keeping a clean barn and using a good fly spray? I'm in the midwest, the heart of flys during the summer months. I keep the maure pile about 200 yards away from the barn, use fans during high humidity, and change the water in the tanks every day when the tempeture is over 80. I have no fly problms! But have been to barns that use home made recipies, cheap sprays,feed through stuff, and you cant stand in the hallways without getting bit every second! Folks, there is no 100% cure for flys, just do the best you can! I also use Endure, Happy Horse or Repel X on the horses and in the stalls. No problms here! There is no perfect solution to keep flys away, they were here before we were! Just keep the flys intrest away from the barn......
if you are going to use a feed through fly control use garlic. other types just kill fly eggs when the fly lays them in the manure and since not all the horses will be fed the supplement it won't help much at all. garlic will reduce the number of bites.
instead of feeding her something y don't u try 2 spray her with vinegar? i heard that it works
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