Fly control systems have been in use for over 40 years, typically installed in and around livestock and horse barns to kill and repel flies that can carry diseases and cause a nuisance.

But how does the system work?

By running a series of low profile tubing and nozzles around the indoor and outdoor areas of a barn, a fly misting system works to automatically delivered a timed mist cycles at specific times throughout the day. This mist consists of 95% water and 5% insecticide that will kill and repel flies in the area.

The system is connected to the control unit and a reservoir tank, with 55 gallon and 125 gallon tanks available. This control unit takes up only 4 square feet of space, and can be placed either in or outdoors. A helpful diagram can be viewed here.

What types of chemicals are used? And is this safe?

There are a few different options when it comes to misting system chemicals. All of these products have been extensively tested by their manufacturers, and approved by the EPA for use in automatic misting systems. Each product has a specific dilution rate, carefully developed by entomologists to deliver the absolute minimum required amount to affect the targeted insects without harming humans or livestock. Click here to be directed to more information.

The types of products commonly used are listed below:

• Pyrethrum based products

• Permethrin Based Products

• Natural Repellents