Flies in and around horse stables are more than just a nuisance, they can also carry and transmit serious diseases that put a horse’s well-being at risk. Incorporating ClariFly® Larvicide into your equine feed will help improve the life of your animal as well as the environments where they live.
To help you get the most out of ClariFly® Larvicide, we’re answering some of your most frequently asked questions.
ClariFly® Larvicide: FAQs
Q: What happens to the active ingredient in ClariFly® Larvicide when it is fed to horses?
A: Studies show that most of the active ingredient passes through unchanged. A small fraction is absorbed, metabolized and excreted in the urine.
Q: Does ClariFly® Larvicide have an effect on breeding?
A: Breeding studies have not been done specifically in horses with ClariFly® Larvicide, but the active ingredient has been extensively studied in laboratory animals. A study in rats showed no adverse effects on the ability to breed and produce healthy offspring over two generations while continuously consuming the active ingredient in the diet at doses up to 1,000x higher than the label dose of the active ingredient for horses. Studies in rats and rabbits show that the active ingredient does not cause birth defects.
Q: How should ClariFly® Larvicide be stored?
A: ClariFly® Larvicide should be stored according to label instructions, in its tightly closed original container. Store in a cool, dry (preferably locked) area that is inaccessible to children and animals.
Q: What is the shelf life for ClariFly® Larvicide?
A: When stored properly, ClariFly® Larvicide will be good for over one year.
Q: How long does ClariFly® Larvicide stay in the manure?
A: The half-life of the active ingredient in soil is less than seven days.
Q: Why is ClariFly® Larvicide registered with the EPA, when most feed additives are under FDA governance?
A: ClariFly® Larvicide is an EPA registered product because the activity takes place outside of the animal. Products whose activity takes place inside the animal, such as dewormers for the control of internal parasites, are regulated by the FDA.
