Registered: Aug 2003
Location: central Pa.
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Have a 6 acre running pen that has been great up until this weekend. Now that the humidity is here so are the bot fly's which means warbles! Wondering if anybody knows how to possibly help prevent these? Dogs caught 4 rabbits this weekend, all were infested with them. Found 2 others dead. Any help would be great. Thanks

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Registered: Feb 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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Make dusting boxes 12x12 inches 6inchdeep dig all the dirt out and set boxes in the ground then sift the dirt back in mixed with seven dust, the rabbits will roll in them and dust themselves hope it helps?

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Registered: Aug 2003
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I'll try anything. Thanks Tad

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Registered: Aug 2003
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After checking with a few vets and many websites, it was the bark from cherry and grapevines that killed all the Redbacks we released. The wild ones must be immune or just don't chew on these. It messed up their digestive system. Maybe this info will help someone else in the future.

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Registered: Jan 2005
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thats too bad. Thanks for sharing the problem, like you said it may help others.

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