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Keeping flies out on acreage

Flies follow livestock and mosquitoes follow water. On a Hawkesbury property you often get both.

Screen every opening

One unscreened window undoes the rest. Check windows, doors and vents. See new window screens.

Fix tears quickly

Small holes let plenty through. Rescreening is quick and cheap.

Use doors that close

A screen door with a good closer stops it being left open. See hinged screen doors.

Manage the yard

Clear manure and standing water near the house to reduce breeding.

Tough mesh for working dogs

Farm dogs go through standard mesh fast. Pet mesh lasts.