Fly spray dispenser/fogger

[Mr Mackay]

That time of year is here folks and I wondered if anyone has a fly spray dispenser they can recommend please?? We use an old 240 volt Turbair spinning disc applicator when the flies are really bad ,(we do the parlour before the cows come in and it stops a lot that are hiding in the roof waiting for the warm blooded beasts to arrive !!
But its a bit ancient now and ,although Micron sprayers still do them https://www.microngroup.com/electrafan £420 for the 240 volt one £540 for the 12 volt cordless one which would be handier than having the ruddy wire trailing after you !!
I was wondering if there are any good alternatives to be had?
Seen the fogger machines but dont know if they would do a good job?
We have fans and sticky strips too ,and I repaired the old pump type Birchmier one we had yrs ago so that we can give the pit a bit of a squirt from time to time
Cheers now

 

[lazy farmer]

Unless you have a Principled reason for not using organophosphates then the easiest thing to do is to start early i.e. the end of April with fly spray. At the moment we have no flies

 

[Mr Mackay]

Unless you have a Principled reason for not using organophosphates then the easiest thing to do is to start early i.e. the end of April with fly spray. At the moment we have no flies

Ha , the flies arent biting yet but will be soon I expect !
Horseflies seem to be about a bit earlier too

 

[Grazer]

I'm giving the parasitic wasps a try this year. Excited but sceptical!

 

[Mr Mackay]

I'm giving the parasitic wasps a try this year. Excited but sceptical!

We tried them for a yr or 2 . Cant say we thought it made any difference in our case ,but may suit you!!
I am going to continue with our old Turbair /Micron Electrafan type 240 volt mister for blasting the parlour as soon as we are about to start milking !!
Our problem is I think ,more about the flies hanging in the rafters waiting for the blood supply to arrive , and then sensing the warmth andsmell of the cows and dropping down for a feed ,than coming in from outside !! We use the power washer of fine spray over their backs when they come in so once they are in, its more about killing them before they come in the parlour , and the Turbair isnt bad at doing that !!
I dont think that at 540 its worth getting a portable 12 volt one though , might just stick with the ancient 240 volter and an extension cable