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Rinse off horses when they get sweaty and wash their stalls of urine in addition to removing manure
Our favorite horse fly spray is Absorbine UltraShield EX Insecticide & Repellent, because of its 17-day effectiveness, multiple uses, and the wide range of insect species it kills or repels. If you’d prefer a non-spray alternative, which can be particularly useful for repelling flies from around eyes, mouths, and other senstive areas, we recommend Farnam Endure Roll-On, which is weatherproof, effective for seven days, and useful against a wide range of flying, biting bugs. What to Look for in a Horse Fly Spray or Repellent Application Generally speaking, oil-based products tend to contain more chemicals but also remain effective longer than water-based ones. This is usually because water-based products rinse off more easily in water and sweat than oil-based ones do. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ This article was researched and written by KJ Callihan, a writer for The Spruce, who has worked in animal shelters, where she helped socialize animals for adoption, and fostered animals of various kinds. She also writes for CNET, AAA Northeast magazine, and more, Products with an oil foundation generally last longer than water-based ones. Those with essential oils or other natural ingredients may not have a clear duration listed on the label (for example, some may have vague instructions like “apply liberally” and “reapply as needed”), so you’ll need to play it more by ear with those.Absorbine’s Insecticide & Repellent is available in a 32-ounce spray bottle and a gallon refill size. Before applying any product to your horse, it’s important to read the label thoroughly, as the chemicals in fly spray often have limitations, with instructions that will tell you how to avoid irritating sensitive skin or contaminating water and food. UltraShield EX can be sprayed directly on a horse’s skin, or can be used as an area spray, driving insects away from stable stalls, trash cans, and more. It’s safe for use on horses of all ages, and is also effective for use with dogs (but shouldn’t be used on foals or puppies younger than 12 weeks). Nothing in this world can make the prospect of a traditional windscreen wiper exciting. At CAR, we’ve previously employed Lord Byron to make wiper blades interesting and even the worlds best wiper design - the superbly overengineered single wiper blade on the Mercedes 190E - isn’t interesting. Strategize ways to attract fly predators, i.e. parasitic wasps that lay eggs in fly pupae, destroying them
While the method of application will vary, most spray or topical pest management solutions are best applied after bathing and brushing the horse, so the product can be applied to a clean, dry coat for maximum efficacy. Paula Hitzler, Manager of Michigan State University’s Horse Teaching and Research Center, emphasized a similar approach in advice provided to The Spruce Pets. “We export all our manure off of the farm and that has significantly reduced our fly problem.”Implement different methods of spreading/treating manure to create a less bug/nest-friendly environment Gnats (also called biting midges): Also called no-see-ums, these tiny creatures also prefer breeding areas near water. Can cause irritation, allergic reactions, and swelling where they bite.
The downsides of oil-based products are the unpleasant oily residue they leave behind, the way they can dry out horses’ skin and lead to burning (similar to humans with suntan oil on) as well as their tendency to collect dust and dirt. Some horses experience irritation of the nose, throat and/or lungs from oil-based repellents too.
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To put it simply, use both together and you'll get effective long-lasting protection. Better still, there is no juddering from the wipers when they're in use, which can be an issue with some cheaper rain repellents. Mosquitoes: Larvae develop in standing water or partially aquatic areas; can transmit several strains of encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) which causes serious neurological disruption in horses; most often (but not always) active and feed at night.
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