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  • n  small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
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  • Control flies on cattle using ear tags
    Insecticide-impregnated ear tags are a popular means of pasture fly (especially horn fly) control. Tags are inserted in late spring or early summer, and the fly control program travels with the animal.
    April 8, 2014 - The Danville Advocate-Messenger

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