Leovet - Power Phaser Horse Fly Spray x Size: 500 Ml

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Geranium Oil: Extracted from the Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium) shrub by means of steam distillation and is a insect repellent. Gillett Cook Country Store, Willow Farm Equestrian, Hansletts Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, Kent. ME13 0RS I can't remember an Easter as nice as the one we're currently having but the flies have come out with a vengeance! Poor Charlie gets mithered by flies particularly around his head and eyes which means each year I go through the same process of trying to find a fly spray that actually works! One trip to the saddler's and it is very overwhelming the number of options for fly control. I thought it would be useful to give my top tips when choosing a fly repellent and explain some of the most common ingredients so you can have a bit more knowledge when choosing the best for your horses. Switch is a long lasting insecticide and fly repellent which helps helps kill prevent against biting inscts. It can provide up to one week’s protection from each single application. Although it is important to repel flies to keep our horses comfortable, the irritation caused by flies can have a severely negative impact, especially for horses who suffer from sweet itch. For instance, horses who engage in intense scratching and rubbing because of irritation from flies can experience an array of issues such as broken skin, hair loss, bruising, and cuts – any damage to skin can open the gateway to infection, as well as cause discomfort. And by repelling flies, you’re preventing the spread of infection by limiting your horse’s exposure to fly-borne diseases.

IV Horse® The Fly App Fly Repellent Wipes – “Tested on the nastiest of Scottish midges for maximum effectiveness, this HSE licensed Fly Repellent offers highly effective protection against all flies and biting insects. Carefully created to give long-lasting protection, with lemon eucalyptus.” Fly Away® Fly & Insect Repellent Roll-On – “Contains a powerful and effective, natural, herbal formula suitable for horses sensitive to citronella. Suitable for all exposed areas of coat, repelling all flying and biting insects, and improving coat condition and shine. Invisible upon application and does not stain. HSE approved as safe and effective. Contains no listed FEI banned substances. Safe for you, your horse, and the environment.” Keep out of direct sunlight to prolong the lasting effects. Keep out of reach of small children as the substance in this fly spray is very strong. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Benefits of using Leovet Power Phaser Fly Repellent

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There are many other natural ingredients that can be used for DIY fly sprays and they include: tea tree oil, garlic, cider vinegar, neem oil, aloe vera, lemon juice any many more. Citronella is a natural oil extracted from the lemon grass plant and used for its fly repellent activity. Many products contain citronella which can be easily identified from its strong scent. Unfortunately the concentration of citronella is often not disclosed making it difficult to compare products. It does need to be reapplied regularly to remain effective.

Look at the percentages. The only way to compare two different brands of fly repellent is to look at which one has the higher % of ingredients. Know your ingredients. This is essential to get the right choice for your horse (see below). Insecticides kill the insects, repellents only repel them.

PMD is a natural chemical from lemon eucalyptus leaves. PMD has had a lot of research into the effectiveness and many organisations deem it to be as effective as synthetic compounds such as DEET when used in high enough concentrations. Often the concentrations in commercial fly repellents are not enough to have long lasting repellent activity. It does smell lovely though! Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear about upcoming offers. *excludes feed/bedding Newsletter Sign up