The horse fly (Tabanus)

An account is given of Indian Tabanidae of the genera Tabanus, Chrysops and Haematopota. Sections are devoted to the life cycle, adult biology, pathogenesis and control. The methods of control listed include hand-collection by children of egg-masses from vegetation overhanging water, and collection of adults; application of malathion or Sumithion [fenitrothion] to stable walls or if necessary on the animals themselves; application of neem oil as a repellent (for use on horses); managing the grazing periods for stock so as to avoid the peak period of biting activity of the flies; and draining of places where larvae develop.