The Best Fly Spray for Horses
How to protect your horse from biting flies
Which Flies Bite Your Horse
There are up to 6 different flies may be biting your horse and are most commonly found:
| Type | Where Eggs Are Laid |
|---|---|
| Horse Fly | Soil near streams/lakes |
| Deer Fly | Soil near streams/lakes |
| Stable Fly | Decaying manure, spoiled feed |
| Black Fly | Fast moving streams/rivers |
| House Fly | In fresh manure |
| Bot Fly | On horse, pupates in manure |
Vector-Borne Diseases That Effect Your Horse
Flys are a havoc to horses in more ways than one. Hives, hair loss, skin thickening, abrasions, ulcerations, and infection are all possible skin reactions to biting flies. But, biting insects can put your horse at a much more serious risk with the following diseases.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Brain and spinal inflammation from mosquitoes
West Nile virus: Mosquito-borne virus causing neurological damage
Pigeon fever: Bacterial infection from flies landing on broken skin
Summer Sore: When Stable fly larvae invade fresh wounds
Sweet Itch: An allergic reaction to Gnat bites causing damage to skin
How To Keep Flies Away From Your Horse
Reduce standing water around stalls
Keep horse area clean of manure and spoiled feed
Use quality feed-through to reduce larvae
Apply Permethrin 0.5% to horses’ coat monthly
Stop Bites With The Most Effective Horse Fly Repellent
Biting flies are most active April-September just before and after sunrise and sunset. Regularly applying Permethrin 0.5% to your horses’ coat, at least monthly, will prevent flies from biting your horse. Be sure to brush the fly spray into your horse's coat, and wait 4-6 hours for the spray to dry.
Permethrin 0.5% is a safe and effective water-based fly spray for horses and can be applied directly to your horses’ coat for up to 40 days of protection. Brush into hair and let dry. Repelling and killing horse flies on contact, Ranger Ready Permethrin is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is also safe to use on your clothing or gear.
The Best Spray For Horses
PERMETHRIN FLY REPELLENT
Apply directly to horse hair & fabrics for up to 40 days of insect protection.
Protecting Yourself From Horse Flies
In addition to spraying your horse, treat outdoor fabrics and clothing with Permethrin repellent to repel and kill biting flies, ticks, and mosquitoes and stop them from biting you.
For an extra layer of protection against horse flies, mosquitoes, and ticks, apply Ranger Ready body-worn Picaridin 20% bug spray to your exposed skin for 8-12 hours of bite-free time outside.
12 Hours For You + 40 Days For Your Horse
Dual Insect Protection
Picaridin 20% + Permethrin / Scent Zero
Water Vs. Oil-Based Horse Fly Repellents
Similar to the way tanning-oils attract the sun, oil-based petroleum horse repellents can cause sunburns and dry skin. The greasy, sticky feel draws in dirt, attaching to hair. Ranger Ready Permethrin is water-based and unscented, leaving your horse smooth, clean and without a sunburn.
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