Fly Control US

Fly Control US sells automatic horse barn fly control systems that mist on programmed schedules to reduce flies, mosquitoes and other insects without requiring someone to walk through the barn spraying by hand. The company manufactures complete systems, nozzle packages, tubing, fittings, replacement components and misting concentrates for barns ranging from smaller private stables to larger equestrian facilities.

What Does Fly Control US Offer?

For horse owners who are tired of battling flies stall by stall, Fly Control US offers a different approach: install the fly-control equipment in the barn and let the system deliver mist through strategically placed nozzles on a programmed schedule. The company describes its systems as easy to program and quiet in operation, with spray cycles that can be adjusted according to the season and the way the barn is used.

The core system consists of a reservoir, pump, controller, tubing, fittings and specialized spray nozzles. The pump moves the misting solution through the tubing under pressure, while the nozzles atomize the solution and distribute it into selected areas. In a typical barn layout, nozzles may be installed over stalls and walkways rather than relying on one person to apply fly spray horse by horse.

Fly Control US says it has manufactured more than 20,000 systems and has more than 20 years of experience manufacturing mosquito and fly control systems. That field experience has also shaped the company's approach to components: Fly Control US states that its system components are selected because they have proven reliable in actual installations season after season.

For do-it-yourself barn owners, the company offers complete packages as well as individual components. Nozzle packages are available for 10, 20 and 30-nozzle installations, while expansion products and replacement parts make it possible to modify or maintain an existing system instead of replacing the entire setup.

How Does Automatic Barn Fly Control Work?

A barn fly misting system is designed to reduce insect populations through short, timed applications rather than continuous spraying. The controller activates the pump at scheduled times, the pump pressurizes the solution, and specialized nozzles produce the fine mist. According to Fly Control US, each misting helps reduce insects already inside the protected area while helping repel incoming insects.

Scheduling is an important part of the system. Fly Control US offers analog and digital controls so barn owners can choose the level of programming flexibility they need. The company's analog clock can provide up to 48 independent spray cycles, making it possible to adjust misting according to insect activity, time of day and seasonal conditions.

The digital AMS-D system provides another level of scheduling control. Its electronic 24-hour, 7-day programmable clock with LCD display and battery backup allows different misting schedules on different days of the week and permits up to 16 unique programmed spray times. That can be useful in barns where weekday routines differ from weekend routines or where insect pressure changes considerably throughout the day.

Nozzle placement matters as much as programming. Fly Control US recommends placing nozzles so the insecticide does not mist over hay racks, water buckets or feed troughs. Tack rooms and feed rooms can be useful locations for the pump and reservoir because the equipment remains accessible, but the company recommends avoiding misting nozzles inside those rooms where spray could contact feed or stain saddles.

The company also recommends designing the nozzle circuit as a closed loop whenever practical. According to Fly Control US, a closed-loop circuit maintains pressure better than a layout made up of multiple separate “home run” branches. That attention to nozzle placement and pressure is one reason a thoughtfully planned horse barn fly control system can provide more consistent coverage than occasional hand spraying.

Which Fly Control System Fits Your Barn?

Fly Control US currently offers three primary barn system packages. Barn Package 1: AMS-S1M (BP1) is positioned as the company's lower-cost turnkey option for barn applications. Fly Control US identifies the AMS-S1M as its most popular system for barn use, making it especially relevant for horse owners searching for an affordable automatic fly spray system for horse barns.

The AMS-S1M includes a 24-hour battery-backed analog program clock, a 1-to-180-second adjustable misting timer and a Mist Now push-button for an additional spray cycle. It also includes a float switch that automatically shuts the system off when the reservoir is empty, a 1/2HP motor, a needle valve for pressure adjustment and a 55 gallon UV protected poly drum.

Its pump is rated at 100 gallon/hr and 250 psi and can handle up to 70 nozzles. That capacity gives the system room to serve more than a tiny backyard stall arrangement while still allowing a horse owner to begin with a smaller nozzle package and build a layout appropriate for the barn.

Barn Package 2: AMS-Analog (BP2) adds the AMS-A control system. The analog 24-hour quartz-driven clock includes a 7-day battery backup, and spray times are set with captive trippers at quarter-hour intervals. The same daily program repeats throughout the week, and the analog clock permits up to 48 unique spray times.

The AMS-A package also includes a three-position operating switch, 1-to-180-second adjustable misting timer, remote control for additional misting cycles, an external float switch and Tank Empty light, 1/2HP motor, 100 gallon/hr 250 psi pump, 0-300 psi pressure gauge, adjustable needle valve and 55 gallon UV protected poly drum. Motor fittings are nickel plated brass for corrosion resistance.

Barn Package 3: AMS-Digital (BP3) uses the AMS-D system for barns that need greater scheduling flexibility. The electronic 24-hour, 7-day clock can run different programs on different days. Like the AMS-A system, it includes remote-triggered additional misting cycles, pressure controls, an empty-tank detection system and a pump capable of supporting up to 70 nozzles.

What Comes With The Barn Packages?

Horse barns rarely have identical layouts, which is why Fly Control US packages its systems around different nozzle counts rather than assuming every facility needs the same installation. Barn Packages can be configured with fittings, tubing and nozzle components for 10, 20 or 30 nozzle installations, allowing the system to follow the actual size and shape of the barn.

Package components include 4023 Full Sized Nozzles, MB211 Straight Integrated T Fittings, O-Rings, Black Tubing, cable clamps for mounting the nozzles and securing tubing, T Union and L Union fittings, a Release Tool, Tubing Cutter and a Plug for the final nozzle fitting. Protective vinyl covers and check valves are also offered as options on the package pages.

The company specifically recommends protecting the system from barn dust. A cover helps keep dust and foreign material away from the drum and control box, where contamination can clog the intake filter, affect nozzle flow, damage an analog clock or contribute to maintenance problems. In the real world of hay, bedding, cobwebs and barn dust, that is an important maintenance consideration.

Winterizing is another consideration for barns in freezing climates. Fly Control US warns that fluid remaining in the pump or nozzles can congeal or freeze and cause irreversible damage. When the system will be unused during cold weather, the company recommends cleaning and draining the nozzle circuit and pump and inspecting nozzles regularly.

What Misting Concentrates Are Available?

The hardware is only one part of an automatic barn fly-control program. Fly Control US also sells concentrates intended for misting systems, including Riptide MGK 1/2 gallon (RIP-BL), Sector 1 gallon bottle (Sector 1 gallon) and Pyranha Bug Armor 1/2 gallon bottle (BugArmor 1/2 gallon). Horse owners should follow the product label and applicable directions for any insecticide used in a misting system.

Riptide MGK 1/2 gallon (RIP-BL) is described by Fly Control US as its most popular misting concentrate. It is a water-based Pyrethrin ULV formulated for fast knockdown and kill of flies, mosquitoes and other flying insects. The formula has a 1:5 ratio of pyrethrum and synergist, is designed for stability in automatic misting systems, and one half gallon bottle makes 55 gallons of misting solution.

Sector 1 gallon bottle (Sector 1 gallon) is a water-based insecticide formulated for misting systems and combines Permethrin with the synergist PBO. Fly Control US says it is designed for mosquitoes, flies, ticks, gnats, deer ticks, no-see-ums and other difficult insect populations. One gallon of Sector concentrate makes two 55 gallon drums of misting solution.

Pyranha Bug Armor 1/2 gallon bottle (BugArmor 1/2 gallon) is also a water-based insecticide designed for automatic misting systems. The product is labeled on the Fly Control US site for use around cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, poultry and dogs, and one half gallon bottle makes a 55 gallon drum of misting solution. The website states that this product is not available in the State of New York.

How Does This Reduce Daily Barn Work?

Anyone who has managed horses through fly season understands how repetitive fly control can become. Horses are sprayed, stalls are cleaned, manure is managed, fans are running, and a few hours later the flies seem to be back. An automatic system does not replace good barn sanitation, but it changes one part of that workload by making scheduled insect-control applications automatic.

That is the practical appeal of horse barn fly control from Fly Control US. Once the tubing and nozzles are installed and the controller is programmed, the system can deliver short spray cycles according to the barn's schedule. Extra cycles can also be initiated on equipped systems with the Mist Now control or remote control when conditions call for additional treatment.

Because barns differ, customization matters. A small private stable may need a relatively simple nozzle circuit, while a longer center-aisle barn or larger equestrian facility may require more nozzles and careful pressure planning. Fly Control US supports systems and components for both situations instead of limiting customers to one fixed barn configuration. What Horse Owners Say

Why Choose Fly Control US?

For horse owners looking for automatic horse barn fly control, Fly Control US combines more than 20 years of manufacturing experience with complete systems, scalable nozzle packages, replacement components and misting concentrates. The company reports more than 20,000 systems manufactured and provides analog, digital and lower-cost system choices rather than forcing every barn into the same configuration.