Q: Is cyromazine a prohibited substance for competition?
A: SOLITUDE IGR does not contain any prohibited or controlled substances as defined on the current FEI Clean Sport List or USEF’s Forbidden Substances List. As official lists may change, Zoetis encourages you to visit FEIcleansport.org to search for prohibited substances. We also recommend checking the rule books for any other organization under which you compete.
Q: How long will it take for SOLITUDE IGR to work on my fly problem?
A: If you start feeding SOLITUDE IGR before your fly season arrives, you should see a drastic reduction in the fly population from the start. However, if you begin using SOLITUDE IGR after the fly season has started, you should notice a reduction in the fly population within four to six weeks. SOLITUDE IGR controls new flies from developing, so existing adult flies will remain. You may consider using an attractant fly bait to help speed up the process of getting rid of existing adult flies.
Q: What do I do about the adult flies?
A: You will always have a few flies around horses. To speed up the process of eliminating existing adult flies after starting SOLITUDE IGR, use an attractant fly bait. You can also use a topical spray to help control mosquitoes and gnats where they are a problem.
Q: When should I start using SOLITUDE IGR?
A: Ideally, you should start using SOLITUDE IGR about one month before your fly season normally begins. This could be anywhere from February to April, depending on where you live. If started early, you will see a drastic reduction in your fly population from the beginning of the fly season.
Q: When should I stop using SOLITUDE IGR?
A: Use of SOLITUDE IGR is recommended until cold weather inhibits fly development, typically below 50°F. This will vary in different parts of the country.
Q: If I use SOLITUDE IGR, will all my flies be gone?
A: You may always have a few flies around your facility due to migratory adults, which are adult flies passing through and have traveled in from other areas. To control migratory adults, consider using an attractant fly bait, which attracts and kills adult flies. You can also use a topical spray for other insect pests. As house and stable flies are opportunistic breeders and will breed in other material besides manure, you must also be vigilant with husbandry around the barn. That is why it is very important to make sure sanitation around the barn is maintained. Additionally, if your horse is housed near cattle or other livestock, an increased fly population may be experienced.