>>> Our bots just came later this year at 4200 feet. I think they were waiting for the heat to pass. We got them in late Oct. Funny, the bot flies are placing the eggs further up on the horses-upper legs, and shoulders.
Do you have fire ants at your elevation? I'm only grabbing at straws, but someone pointed out that a lot of "good bugs" (like the real lady bugs) have almost disappeared from our area since the fire ants started migrating into the area. This is only a theory about the bots though, a rumor, started by me! Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.32/1131 - Release Date: 11/14/2007 4:54 PM
