Using petroleum jelly: when applied to the corners of the horse’s mouth, products like Vaseline can help reduce friction. Is Vaseline safe for horses? No, petroleum jelly is not a good choice for conditioning hooves and can actually dry out and be somewhat irritating. Products with natural resins like pine Read more…
Horseflies have strong and sharp mouthparts that work like scissors when cutting through the skin to get to the blood. The horse fly bite hurts a lot, much unlike a mosquito or a tick bite. After mating and feeding on blood, the female horseflies find a damp area to lay Read more…
The larvae of horse and deer flies are fairly straight, segmented, wormlike maggots that are tan, whitish, or brownish. Several fleshy rings circle the body. They are robust, circular in cross-section, and taper at both ends. There are no true legs, although fleshy, nobby pseudopods or prolegs are present. Do Read more…
Burn Candles & Torches If you’re having a backyard barbecue or other outdoor gathering, you can help stop horse flies from attacking your guests by burning citronella candles and lighting torches. The smoke and scent released from the citronella oil can help keep horse flies away. What will repel horseflies? Read more…
Tabanus eggeri is a Mediterranean species of biting horse-fly, found in southern France, Italy, Albania, Croatia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Portugal and Morocco. Does Europe have horse flies? Worldwide there are about 4400 known species [1, 2] of which more than 170 occur in Europe [3]. Female horseflies can cause severe skin Read more…
In the UK there are just 30 species of horsefly, but globally there are over 4,500 species whirring around every part of the world except the polar regions. As the female horseflies seek out their next blood meal, the males are searching for something much sweeter. Do you get horse Read more…
Each time a fly bites your dog, it opens up the skin, creating small ulcers that ooze blood. The flies feed on the blood which causes further pain and irritation. In serious cases, the wounds may become infected or they could attract more flies that might lay their eggs in Read more…
According to Dr. Pritt, for the most part, eating a bug isn’t cause for worry. In general, your body will digest arthropods, which include arachnids like spiders, mites, and ticks, and insects such as gnats, flies, mosquitoes, fleas, and bedbugs, “just like any other food,” she says. What happens if Read more…
If your dog has sustained any open wounds or sores, clean them daily with soap and water then protect them with an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. As much as possible, keep your dog indoors until the wounds heal completely. How long does a horsefly bite take to heal? “Assuming Read more…
Call the vet if your horse has… Fever (Temp > 101.5ºF adult, >102ºF foal): Temperatures over 103 F indicate a serious problem, and your horse should be placed in a cool area with fans and hosed off until the vet arrives. What is considered a high fever for a horse? Read more…