It provides long lasting repellent activity against flies and Power Phaser claims to be effective even when horses sweat so may be a good choice for during competitions, long rides or strenuous exercise. Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals Limited (Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 01898060) previously registered as Hyperdrug Ltd. IV Horse® The Fly App Fly Repellent Wipes – “Tested on the nastiest of Scottish midges for maximum effectiveness, this HSE licensed Fly Repellent offers highly effective protection against all flies and biting insects. Although it is important to repel flies to keep our horses comfortable, the irritation caused by flies can have a severely negative impact, especially for horses who suffer from sweet itch. Long-lasting protection: Leovet Power Phaser provides up to 7 hours of protection against flies, even if your horse sweats.

Check the percentage of DEET on the product label, higher percentages will be more effective and last longer. Often the concentrations in commercial fly repellents are not enough to have long lasting repellent activity. Leovet Power Shampoo Walnut is a gentle, all-natural shampoo that is specially formulated for dark-haired horses.

For up to seven hours of protection, simply apply evenly over your horse’s body, starting with his neck and working your way around his body, avoiding contact with his head and sensitive areas. I thought it would be useful to give my top tips when choosing a fly repellent and explain some of the most common ingredients so you can have a bit more knowledge when choosing the best for your horses.

I can't remember an Easter as nice as the one we're currently having but the flies have come out with a vengeance! The only way to compare two different brands of fly repellent is to look at which one has the higher % of ingredients.It does this, thanks to its active ingredient, Permethrin, which acts against the Culicodes midges that cause sweet itch. For instance, horses who engage in intense scratching and rubbing because of irritation from flies can experience an array of issues such as broken skin, hair loss, bruising, and cuts – any damage to skin can open the gateway to infection, as well as cause discomfort.