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Barn & Stable Treatment
BalEnce Biopesticide from Terregena, Inc.,
is an organic way to control flies in your
barn and stable areas. Available as a liquid
spray or as a bait, the product contains a
natural, host-specific fungus (Beauveria bassiana)
that kills adult flies, but doesn’t affect
humans, horses, pets, the environment, or
even other insects that help control flies. A
15-ounce spray bottle treats up to 15,000
square feet. Cost: $167.95 (15-ounce spray
bottle);
$13.40
(bait
station).
Water-Resistant
Fly Repellent
Absorbine’s SuperShield
Red Fly Repellent and
Insecticide is formulated
to kill and repel insects
for up to three days, even
through rain and sweaty
rides. Highly rated for effectiveness
by the testers
at Horse Journal (Horse-
Link’s sister publication),
the spray features high
levels of pyrethrins, which
kill insects by attacking their central nervous
systems. The repellent also contains
coat conditioners to add body and shine.
Cost: $23.50 (32-ounce spray).
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Pure & Simple Spray
Want to repel flies while avoiding manmade
chemicals? This Pure & Simple Fly
Spray from Zephyr’s Garden uses wormwood
herb, apple cider vinegar, essential
oils (including citronella, eucalyptus, and
pennyroyal) and tinctures of chamomile
and lavender to discourage winged pests. A
bonus: The pleasantsmelling
formula also
helps condition your
horse’s coat. The
repellent also comes
in a gel formulation
for easy application
around your horse’s
ears and face. Cost:
$19 (32-ounce spray
bottle).
‘Green’ Fly Spray
Be eco-conscious while keeping insects
at bay: Absorbine’s UltraShield Green natural
fly repellent uses
water-based botanicals
to discourage
biting flies, mosquitoes,
and gnats for
up to eight hours.
The repellent contains
seven essential
pest-repelling oils:
thyme, cedar, lemongrass,
rosemary,
citronella, clove,
and geraniol. Cost:
$21.99 (32-ounce
spray bottle).
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