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Its not so much interaction as predation. The bot fly is the predator. It will circle endlessly around the horse landing on the legs and belly of the horse to lay its eggs. If allowed, it will bite and lay hundreds of eggs on your horse. If not scraped or cut off with a 'bot knife' the horse may ingest these eggs when it bites itself to scratch or chew. These end up as bot maggots in your horse's digestive tract. They can and will cause much damage to your horse if he is not on a good deworming program. The best way to fight this nasty parasite is a two-pronged attack. When you see the white eggs on your horse cut them off and dispose of them. And keep your horse on a good deworming program that your vet can help you with.
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What is the horse fly's real name?
A Bot fly
How do you know when you have a bot fly?
When you feel like you can fly like a bot.
Will shampoo get rid of bot flie eggs?
I dont think shampoo will get them off they are really strong and have to either pulled them off with something. Or get a bot fly scraper you can buy them from a Horse shop. Or if you have some kind of scraper around you horse to get them off.
How many eggs does a bot fly lay?
A female adult bot fly can lay from 300 to 1000 eggs in her short life span. The adult bot fly has no other goal in life than to lay eggs.
Is a bot fly a fly?
Yes, bot flies are classified in the order Diptera. Diptera is the same order of insects which contains the flies.
Your horse has black little egg type things all over his body but you dont know if they are eggs or not how do you know what they are?
I've never heard of black ones. But the yellow ones are bot eggs, a bot fly will lay an egg that attaches to the horse's hair, the lava will then hatch and burrow into the horse. Certain wormers will kill the parasite upon entry.
Does bot fly live in georgia?
Yes, bot flies do live in Georgia. In fact, there have been cases where creatures like rabbits have been found with bot fly larvae under their skin!
Can antibiotics kill bot fly eggs?
Antibiotics are designed to target bacterial infections and are not effective against parasites like bot fly eggs. Bot fly larvae, which develop from the eggs, require mechanical removal or specific treatments to eliminate them. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate treatment options if bot fly infestations are suspected.
How does a dragonfly interact with other insects?
deer bot flie
How many bot flies can a dog have?
A dog can have multiple bot fly larvae infestations, typically ranging from one to several at a time depending on the exposure to bot fly eggs. Each bot fly larva forms a raised lump, known as a warble, under the dog's skin where it grows and develops before emerging. If you suspect your dog has bot fly larvae, it is crucial to consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What type of symbiotic relationship is represented by the Bot Fly and the Oropendula Bird?
The type of symbiotic relationship that is represented by the Bot Fly and the oropendula is a behavioral and social symbiosis.
How fast does the deer fly fly?
A Deer bot fly flies at 90 miles per hour
