Equine infectious anemia (EIA), or “swamp fever,” is a highly fatal viral disease that is transmitted through bites from horse flies or deer flies. How do you keep flies away from horses? 6 Tips to Create a No-Fly Zone Around Your Horse Use a Quality Feed-Through. Add Outer Fly Protection Read more…
Horse bots are honey bee-sized flies that dart around and glue their tiny eggs or nits to body hairs of horses, donkeys and mules. What do fly eggs look like on horses? The eggs are small, round, and yellow-orange in color, and are attached to the hairs of the horse’s Read more…
Easterwood recommended using sprays and ointments to protect horses and repel flies. Ointment can be applied to a cloth and used to wipe the horse’s eyes. The repellent can be bought over the counter or through a veterinarian. Different environmental factors determine which product should be used for individual needs. Read more…
Your horse will have an allergic reaction to the mosquito bite and can develop hair loss, hives, itching and crusting over the affected area. The saliva of the mosquito causes an inflammatory reaction and is very common when mosquitoes are active in your area. What are the symptoms of mosquito Read more…
Barns and corrals should be cleaned once a week to break fly life cycles. Removed manure and other fly breeding materials should be spread thinly over an appropriate area or composted, if practical. Maintain good drainage to eliminate wet manure, spilled feed, and hay or straw. How do I get Read more…
2. Natural Insect Repellant: A benefit of feeding your horse apple cider vinegar is to make the horse less attractive to flies and insects. Some professionals believe that horses sweat the vinegar out so that it becomes a natural repellant. Or you can make your own non-toxic Fly Spray. Will Read more…
Symptoms and Types Three types of botflies: Clumps of eggs on horse’s legs, belly, and mouth – may be orange, yellow, or cream in color. Licking of the stomach and legs. Rubbing face or biting objects to relieve irritation in mouth. Ulcers in and around mouth. What does a botfly Read more…
How to Get Rid of Horse Flies Naturally Yard Clean-Up. Horse flies are drawn to damp areas. Keep Away Garbage. Make sure your trash cans are all sealed tightly. Sticky Traps. Bug Zappers. Bottle Trap. Soap Spray. Essential Oils. Repellent Plants. What will keep horseflies away? Repellents containing DEET, citronella, Read more…
Horse flies range in size from 3/4 to 1-1/4 inches long and usually have clear or solidly colored wings and brightly colored eyes. Deer flies, which commonly bite humans, are smaller with dark bands across the wings and colored eyes similar to those of horse flies. What’s the difference between Read more…
Fly Control Methods Quickly remove manure, excess feed, wet straw/hay and other organic debris. Close garbage containers tightly, and clean them regularly. Locate manure sites as far from stables as possible, or move them off property. Flies can travel miles to find your horse. How do you get rid of Read more…