Best Fly Repellent For Horses
Introduction
Finding the best fly repellent for horses can be a bit of a chore. There are many different brands and options to choose from, and it can be hard to narrow them down. Different horses have different reactions to different ingredients, and you want to make sure any spray you use on your horse’s sensitive skin is safe and effective. This article will discuss our top picks for the best fly repellent for horses, but before we get into that we’ll give you some information about what to look for in a great fly repellent.
Pyranha Wipe N Spray
Pyranha Wipe N Spray is a water-based spray that can be applied to the horse’s coat once daily. The non-toxic insect repellent will help keep flies away for up to 8 hours, but it can also be reapplied every two hours if necessary.
The spray works against deer flies, horse flies, stable flies and gnats, so it’s great for keeping your equine companions all summer long.
Farnam Endure Sweat-Resistant Fly Repellent
Endure is a sweat-resistant fly repellent that’s approved for use on horses. It’s not toxic, and it is easy to apply. Endure has some great benefits: it can be applied in a dry state or after sweating, it’s not sticky or greasy, and it does not leave behind messy residue.
Espree Aloe Herbal Horse Spray
This herbal spray is formulated with natural ingredients, making it a safer option to use on your horse than many other fly repellents. It is water-based, which means that it won’t damage the coat or skin of your horse like some other repellents can over time.
The spray contains aloe vera and lavender oil, as well as citronella, peppermint oil and lemon grass oil—all ingredients found in nature that have been used for centuries to repel insects. This product is not an insecticide or pesticide; however, if you have a problem with ticks on your property then this may not be the best product for you since it does not kill them off completely (but works well enough to keep them away when sprayed regularly). If ticks are a concern then we recommend checking out our article about tick sprays here!
VETERICYN PLUS Equine Fly Spray
VETERICYN PLUS Equine Fly Spray is a veterinarian-recommended product that you can find at your local feed store or tack shop. The active ingredient in this product is permethrin, which is a synthetic version of the natural substance pyrethrum. Pyrethrum comes from the Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium plant and acts as a neurotoxin to insects when it makes contact with their bodies. In humans, permethrin has been shown to cause skin irritation when exposed directly to it and can also act as an allergen like other contact allergens.
Pyrethroids like permethrin are synthetic versions of naturally occurring substances called pyrethrins, which come from some types of chrysanthemum flowers (the same ones that produce pyrethrums).
Absorbine UltraShield EX Insecticide and Repellent
- Use the product according to instructions.
- Look for a product that is safe for horses.
- Look for a product that is effective against flies, ticks and mosquitoes.
- Choose one that contains permethrin or Cypermethrin as its active ingredient, which are synthetic pyrethroids compounds with long residual activity on skin and hair so they tend to last longer than other ingredients like DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide).
It requires a lot of research and trial and error to find the perfect fly repellent.
Finding the best fly repellent for your horse is not a simple task. You need to find a product that will work well with your specific horse, and there are many factors that can affect its effectiveness. In order to ensure that you’re using the right kind of product, here are some tips:
- Avoid sprays! Sprays can spread toxins onto the skin around the eyes and mouth area when sprayed too close. This can make it uncomfortable for your horse and may even cause damage over time if used too often. If you do want a spray-based product, try looking at ones that contain plant oils instead of chemicals or pesticides so as not to harm their delicate systems.
- Make sure you’re applying it in places where flies would be able to land on them—like around their ears or lower legs where other horses don’t usually go (to prevent spreading disease). If possible, use gloves when applying any kind of repellent because this helps prevent cross-contamination from infected areas; however this may not always be possible depending on what kind of gloves you have available at home!
Conclusion
Pyranha Wipe N Spray was the top-rated fly repellent. It provides horses with a barrier against biting insects, and it is considered safe to use on foals as well as older horses. The end of summer means cooler weather, but this seasonal change is not always enough to keep insects at bay. Using the right fly repellent can make all the difference in your horse’s health and comfort throughout the year.
- Real alternative to toxic pesticides;active ingredients are food-grade fatty acids
- Extremely effective: Flies will not land on a horse thanks to the Ecovet barrier
- Safer for horses and for the humans applying the product
- Effective on many types of flies, ticks, mosquitoes and lice for insect control on your horse.
- Has clinically shown improvement for horses with difficult-to-treat sweet itch problems (hypersensitivity reaction to midge bites)
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- PROTECTS AGAINST biting and nuisance flies
- REPELS house flies, stable flies, face and horn flies
- USE AROUND wounds, sores, scratches and abrasions
- USE ON horses, ponies and dogs
- KEEP a jar on hand for those inevitable “uh-oh” moments!
- AVAILABLE IN original pink Formula 7 oz. jar or clear formula 7 oz. jar
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Height | 3.65 Inches |
Width | 2.87 Inches |
Length | 2.87 Inches |
Weight | 0.438 Pounds |
- SWEAT-RESISTANT fly, mosquito and tick protection
- IDEAL for the most challenging conditions, won’t sweat off
- MULTIPLE ACTIVE ingredients stay active in hot, humid conditions for up to 14 days
- CONTAINS RepeLock conditioner, which binds to the hair shaft
- PROTECTS AGAINST biting and nuisance flies, gnats, mosquitoes and ticks that may transmit Lyme disease
- AVAILABLE IN 15 oz. Finishing Spray, 32 oz. Ready-To-Use Spray and Easy Pour 128 oz. Gallon Refill
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Height | 12.63 Inches |
Width | 3.38 Inches |
Length | 3.38 Inches |
Weight | 2.116 Pounds |
- THE BOTANICAL fly spray for horses that gets results
- KILLS and repels horn flies, stable flies, house flies, horse flies, deer flies, mosquitoes and gnats
- KILLS fleas and ticks on dogs and cats
- FORMULATED WITH a blend of pyrethrum, botanicals and essential oils – citronella, corn mint, thyme and clove stem
- FRESH herbal fragrance
- AVAILABLE IN 32 oz. Ready-To-Use Spray and Easy Pour 128 oz. Gallon Refill
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Height | 12.63 Inches |
Width | 3.38 Inches |
Length | 3.38 Inches |
Weight | 2.09 Pounds |
- Repels house, stable, face and horn flies
- For use around nose, eyes, ears, mouth and wounds
- Easy application with roller-ball
- For horses, ponies and dogs
- Repel flies from sensitive areas
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Weight | 0.112 Pounds |