{"title":"Fly spray against horseflies","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgainst horseflies and flies on your horse, a combination helps more than a single product: an insect repellent spray on the coat, a fly rug or headcollar with fly mask, and a horsefly trap in the field to reduce the number of horseflies nearby. Here you will find sprays from KerbEX and Zedan, the Loer horsefly trap, the Horse Armor Knockdown fly rug and headcollars with an integrated fly mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing and applying a spray properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKerbEX Rot comes in 1 and 5 litre bottles; with the matching sprayer, you refill from the large bottle. Zedan BremsenBremse is specifically aimed at horseflies. When choosing, look at how long a product works according to the label and whether it is suitable for sensitive skin. A few tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpray onto a clean, dry coat and against the direction of the hair, so the product reaches the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNever spray in the face; apply it around the eyes and ears with a cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReapply after rain, sweating or washing, according to the directions on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf your horse has sensitive skin, spray a test patch on the neck a day beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHorseflies in the field\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHorseflies are attracted to large, dark and warm shapes. The Loer horsefly trap is based on this: a black ball that warms up in the sun draws them under the canopy, and they end up in a collection container via a funnel. Parts such as the ball, canopy, funnel, hanging ring and collection container are available separately if something breaks. Place the trap according to the instructions, in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fly rug keeps insects off the body and neck; the Horse Armor Knockdown comes in sizes 183 and 191 cm. Protect the head with a headcollar with integrated fly mask in Pony, Cob and Full. The Tickless Horse is a small device that, according to the manufacturer, keeps ticks away with ultrasound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways use insect repellents according to the label. If your horse reacts strongly to bites, with lumps or itching that does not go away, consult your vet and read about \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mud-fever-and-sweet-itch\"\u003eitching and sweet itch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore protection is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-fly-horsefly-and-tick-protection\"\u003eflies, horseflies and ticks\u003c\/a\u003e, other traps in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horsefly-traps\"\u003ehorsefly traps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-fly-traps\"\u003efly traps for stable and yard\u003c\/a\u003e, and masks and rugs in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/headcollars-rugs-and-fly-masks\"\u003eheadcollars, rugs and fly masks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I need to reapply fly spray?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is stated on the label and depends on the product. After rain, sweating or washing, a new layer is usually needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a horsefly trap help if I also use spray?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they complement each other: the spray protects your horse, the trap reduces the number of horseflies in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan fly spray go on my horse's head?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not spray it directly. Apply it with a cloth around the eyes and ears, or use a headcollar with fly mask.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.co.uk\/collections\/horse-fly-spray.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}