April 2026 Issue

April 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 22 For horse owners and agricultural landowners across the Mid-Atlantic, Evergreen Fence, Inc. has become a go-to source for reliable, high-quality fencing. With over 25 years of experience, this Lebanon County- based company brings expertise, modern equipment, and exceptional craftsmanship to every job—ensuring fences that are both functional and built to last. Evergreen Fence specializes in a wide range of equine and agricultural fencing styles, including board, split rail, hi- tensile, and box wire fences. Whether you’re outfitting a large pasture, building safe turnout paddocks, or replacing aging fence lines, their team works with precision and respect for your property. Cleanup is always part of the job, and customer satisfaction remains their top priority. Beyond installation, Evergreen also provides fence removal, brush clearing, and professional fence painting—making them a full-service solution for new builds, upgrades, or property refreshes. While agricultural fencing remains their specialty, the company also handles commercial projects and automatic gate systems, adding convenience and security to farms and facilities of all sizes. Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and beyond, Evergreen Fence is known for clear communication, honest proposals, and top-tier materials. When it comes to fencing, they truly do it all—with care, quality, and a commitment to doing it right the first time. For more information, visit www.evergreenfence.net or call (717) 272-1001. A Quarter Century of Trusted Fencing Sustainable fly control uses beneficial insects to seek and kill immature flies. These beneficial insects are safe for humans and horses, and nearly invisible. IPM Laboratories produces fly parasites, tiny parasitic wasps that kill fly pupae before they can hatch into adult flies. Often called beneficials, tiny parasitic wasps work day and night making food of fly pupae. As small as a gnat, the parasitic wasp deposits her own eggs inside the fly’s pupal case, killing the developing fly in the process. The developing wasp larva then feeds on the remains of the killed fly, pupates and turns into a new wasp adult. The young adult parasite chews its way out of the fly’s pupal case, mates and resumes the hunt for new fly pupae to kill. Parasitic wasps do not sting humans or animals, are nearly invisible and do not upset horses or humans. They remain on or near manure searching for fly pupae in which to lay their eggs. Effective fly control minimizes egg laying and maggot growth, and keeps conditions favorable for the development of fly parasite populations. Keeping bedding dry and changing often, and keeping stables well ventilated will help reduce moisture and minimize the flies’ egg laying. Horse manure mixed with hay and urine is ideal for egg laying and larval development. A single female fly can lay at least 500 eggs, which continue to hatch even after the adults are dead. Using biocontrol is easy – just sprinkle the parasites on and near manure piles, in stalls and near garbage compactors. Introduce parasites weekly or biweekly from approximately May 15 to October 1 in the northeastern US. IPM Laboratories grows fly parasites suited to the eastern US climate and is the only producer of fly parasites east of Texas. For in depth information, visit ipmlabs.com . Fly Parasites Offer Organic, Effective Fly Control Page 76 March/April 2025 EAST COAST EQUESTR East Coast Equestri AA Carriage & Wheel pg. 16 AD Saddlery pg. 49 Equi-lete Equine Affaire Pest Control, Pastures, Hay & Fencing Special Advertising Section