In today’s livestock industry, efficiency, animal comfort, and sustainability all depend on one
fundamental factor: how well producers manage the waste environment that supports their
herds. Whether it’s a deep-pit barn, a slatted-floor confinement system, or an open lagoon, wet
organic buildup becomes the perfect breeding ground for flies—one of the most persistent
challenges in animal housing.
For decades, operations have relied on spray-and-fog programs to control adult flies. These
methods deliver short-term relief but rarely solve the real problem: the breeding zones within the
manure itself.
Targeting the Source with Biosurfactant Chemistry
FlyGuard JC-9600/9620, developed by Jenfitch, Inc., introduces a smarter approach to fly
management. Instead of coating surfaces with pesticides, FlyGuard works by disrupting the
environment where flies lay their eggs. Its proprietary biosurfactant chemistry breaks surface
tension within manure and organic matter, preventing larvae from developing and cutting the fly
life cycle off at the source.
The result is a cleaner, drier waste surface, fewer adult flies, and a healthier barn environment
for both animals and workers.
Designed for Deep-Pit, Slatted-Floor, and Lagoon Systems
FlyGuard is easily integrated into existing maintenance routines:
● Deep-Pit and Slatted-Floor Barns: Pour or meter directly into pits to control fly larvae
where they develop.
● Flush Lanes & Lagoons: Apply through pump systems or manual dosing to suppress
breeding in wastewater collection zones.
● Compost & Manure Storage Areas: Use during turnover to manage fly populations in
stored material because FlyGuard is based on a biological surfactant, it is non-toxic, non-residual, and
compatible with sustainable animal-care programs.
Benefits Beyond Fly Control:
Improved Herd Health: Reduces stress and disease vectors associated with high fly
populations.
Labor Efficiency: Eliminates daily spraying and fogging, freeing staff for higher-value
tasks.
Odor Reduction: Decreases anaerobic activity and surface buildup in manure pits.
Sustainability: Supports ESG and animal-welfare goals with safer, biodegradable
chemistry.
The Missing Piece in Barn and Manure Management Systems
From advanced calf-feeding automation to deep-pit barn design, technology continues to
optimize every corner of livestock production. Yet until now, fly management has remained one
of the least efficient and most overlooked components. FlyGuard closes that gap—bringing
science-driven, source-level control to modern manure and barn systems.
About Jenfitch, Inc.
Jenfitch, Inc. is a California-based manufacturer of advanced water and wastewater treatment
chemistry. Its biosurfactant and mineral oxychloride technologies are used in agricultural,
municipal, and industrial applications to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
About the Author
Katie Cimino is the Marketing Manager at Jenfitch, Inc., where she leads outreach and brand
strategy for sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions across agricultural and
industrial markets