These solutions will help keep your horse insect-free this summer.
Beat the Bugs
As summer rolls in, keeping insects—especially flies—away from your horse isn’t just about your horse’s comfort but also his health. Insects can carry and transmit diseases that can be costly and potentially deadly. With many solutions on the market for bug repellant, there’s only one that will stop the flies before they hatch. Fly Predators (spalding-labs.com) are customized to your property. They are small insects—that aren’t bothersome and are completely harmless—that feed on the fly larvae. Simply get a shipment in the mail, sprinkle the predators in areas that see a lot of fly activity (wet areas, manure piles, etc.), and repeat as you receive shipments.
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All Natural
Gone are the days when chemicals were the only thing keeping flies at bay. This fly spray is eco- friendly, and contains geraniol and six fly-fighting natural oils. $29.69; absorbine.com.
Shoo Fly
When fly spray just isn’t enough to keep your horse from stomping at flies, Shoofly Leggins will keep the flies off your horse’s legs. While also keeping them cool and unrestricted. Starting at $49.99; shooflyleggins.com.
Bug-Off Pellets
With a multi-pronged approach, this feed-through insect repellent protects your horse against pesky bugs. It contains garlic, apple cider vinegar, and brewer’s yeast. Starting at $30.95; smartpakequine.com.
