Blowfly Deterent

[Oilfieldmiller]

I remember seeing an old thread that mentioned this topic but haven’t been able to relocate it.

What do folks use and any recommendations on a spray that helps deter blowfly’s on your meat as your processing? Had a horrible time last year on a cow elk trying to get meat bagged up while flies where laying eggs on it.

Obviously would prefer something more natural and safe for the meat but will be happy with all suggestions for this upcoming season. Thanks.


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[Pgohil]

Citric acid. I carried as a powder and then add water from my pack into an empty spray bottle.

 

[hunterjmj]

Citric acid. I carried as a powder and then add water from my pack into an empty spray bottle.

This works good.

 

[Slaptrigger]

Will the citric acid have any effect to the meat?

 

[BBob]

Will the citric acid have any effect to the meat?

No, it’s used all the time. It’ll help keep bacteria at bay in warm conditions. Do a search on this forum for citric acid and Larry Bartlett. It’ll lead to plenty of info.

 

[Oilfieldmiller]

Citric acid. I carried as a powder and then add water from my pack into an empty spray bottle.

Does it need to be pretty concentrated or weak when applying?


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[BBob]

Does it need to be pretty concentrated or weak when applying?

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[Slaptrigger]

No, it’s used all the time. It’ll help keep bacteria at bay in warm conditions. Do a search on this forum for citric acid and Larry Bartlett. It’ll lead to plenty of info.

I’ll check it out. Thank you!

 

[InkedElkSlayer]

Another thing to consider, or add in addition to citric acid, is pepper. I have mixed black, white and cayenne pepper in a spice shaker and shook it on the meat as we exposed it. This was mainly for bees in warm, dry late-Sept, early-Oct. It helped, flies were a concern, but secondary to the bees.

 

[jdmaxwell]

Used black pepper for years then switched couple years ago to chili powder.
Chili powder works great.

 

[hunterjmj]

My dad used pepper as well when it was warm. Seemed to help with the yellowjackets like mentioned before.

 

[Oilfieldmiller]

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Perfect. Thanks!


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