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Thanks Crabbymare - your feedback is much appreciated. Another idea we could try is a black bucket trap (a pot basically that has 2 parts that slot together to put in the lure) containing the lure - these traps are used for some other types of fly pests. If we manage to find a potent lure then...

Many thanks Goldenstar, Twiggy2 and amandap for offering to help out. If you could pm me your email addresses and I will keep you up to date on preparations and when I plan to send out. I am concerned that we may be too late for this Summer now and may have to start next Spring - let me know if...

Thanks Crabbymare - for the info and offering to test a lure - will check your pm.

If simple black sticky boards are found to work well they would be a much cheaper method. If the lures are effective in attracting the flies to the traps then this potentially could be a remedy. Of course this will depend upon how many of these boards would be needed per acre. I plan to trial...

Hi Pinkyboots and Crabbymare - thanks for the information regarding the large horsefly trap. I have been away in France for a few days hence the delay in replying. This is the trap I know is on the market and is fairly expensive. I have a lot of dealings with Sentomol so was aware of this trap...

Thats interesting, it maybe a regional thing. These flies are certainly around throughout Yorkshire. They come in different shapes and sizes, the most commonly encountered ones are grey and dull except for their striking metallic coloured eyes. There is another related group which are actually...

Many thanks for your replies. Horses eating or rubbing on a trap is an issue I had been thinking about and it is very useful to learn that the problem is more out in the field or while hacking. I want to try an attractant that is supposed to lure these flies. This could feasibly work in the...

Hi I am trying to find out how much of an issue horseflies are for horse owners. I work for a company that produces specific chemical attractants for insect pests (mainly pheromones) and am aware of traps available for horseflies. I have come across a potentially cheap alternative to the...