Description
Some barns want fly control that leans on botanicals rather than synthetics. Farnam Equisect Fly Repellent is built around PyGanic, an insecticide and repellent derived from chrysanthemum flowers, and rounded out with the essential oils of citronella, clove stem and corn mint. It kills five types of flies — stable, horse, deer, house and horn — plus mosquitoes, gnats and ticks, and it covers horses, dogs, cats and their premises from one bottle. The water-based formula is alcohol free, so it is gentler on sensitive skin, and because it is non-oily it will not pull dust and dirt onto a freshly groomed coat.
Key Features
- Botanical formula powered by PyGanic, derived from chrysanthemum flowers
- Kills and repels five fly species plus gnats and mosquitoes, and helps against ticks
- Multi-purpose: safe for horses, dogs, cats and their premises
- Water-based and alcohol free, so it is easier on sensitive skin
- Non-oily, so it will not attract dust and dirt to the coat
- Herbal scent from citronella, clove stem and corn mint essential oils
How to Use
- Remove excess dirt and dust first; shampoo, rinse and dry a very dirty horse before applying.
- As a spray: apply a light mist sufficient to wet the surface of the hair while brushing lightly against the lay of the coat.
- As a wipe-on: use a sponge or clean soft cloth, paying special attention to legs, belly, shoulders, neck and face.
- Avoid the eyes and mucous membranes — use a sponge or soft cloth for those areas.
- Repeat daily, or at whatever interval is needed to give continued protection.
- Do not use on horses intended for slaughter, and do not use in outdoor residential misting systems.
Specifications
- Size: 32 oz ready-to-use spray
- Active ingredient: PyGanic (pyrethrins derived from chrysanthemum flowers)
- Essential oils: citronella, clove stem and corn mint
- Formula: water-based, alcohol free, non-oily
- For use on: horses, ponies, dogs, cats and premises
- Brand: Farnam
Because it is a botanical, expect to reapply more often than a long-residual synthetic — that is the trade for the gentler formula. Pick up Farnam Equisect Water-Based Botanical Fly Repellent in store at Garoppo's Feed & Pet Supply in Vineland, NJ, or order online for fast local delivery.