Taking opinions. The best Horse Fly Spray?

Question

I am really getting tired of spraying my horses everyday and costly too. Right now I use Bronco. If anyone has a better spray (even if it costs more, in the long run it will save me) that lasts more than one day. Sure would appreciate some ideas.

Answer 1

I used this and LOVED it. It worked really well and smelled great.

http://www.smartpakequine.com/images/pro...

I have also had good result with this spray:

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Both are a little pricy but they work really well.

Answer 2

Repel-X.  You can buy it in bulk and mix your own for a spray bottle.  Buy a fly mask for face and ears.

Answer 3

Wow, I went through the same exact thing as you...using the same product!!!  When Bronco didn't work for me, I switched to Mana Equine Pro.  It says you can leave it on for weeks...and that maybe true for stable kept horses, but my pasture kept horse needs it once a week...althought thats still great and it works a lot better than Bronco!. My 32oz bottle was only 14 bucks and, living in a major fly-infested state, it lasts me most the summer!  Hope I helped!!!  Good luck.  

Answer 4

I like to use Marigold Fly Spray. It won't burn a horse's eyes, or wounds, it's pesticide-free, and I find it works well. It is non-toxic. It's not sticky and should not attract dust.

http://www.smartpakequine.com/ProductCla...

I haven't used Bronco, so I don't know if it works well, but I really like Marigold Fly Spray. Katie is right. It does smell great! :) Good luck!

Answer 5

I like the repel-x as well. It seems to do very well with flies, but also repels ticks... which is a BIG deal in my area.

Answer 6

Repel X is good for the horse's hair as it is water based and doesn't blister if you apply it over and over without rinsing. I just don't think that it last that long, but is pretty good to show with as it doesn't attract the dirt/dust of a show ring like the oil based fly sprays do.   I have give Bronco a fair trial, a REALLY fair trial, but it doesn't work as well for me as several others, namely TriTech...I make sure that I don't reapply before rinsing the old off, especially the elbows/legs...because it will cause blistering if you aren't careful.  Frankly (I hate to admit it) but I don't want to repel flies, I want to see them drop to the ground when I spray...that's just me.  Diotomateous Earth in the fine flour form is pretty good, just has to be applied every day, very inexpensive but it does sweat off somewhat.  I also like to put it around on the "piles" as it interupts the reproduction cycle...it's facinating stuff, and it completely harmless to man or beast, but not to insects.

Answer 7

Bronco!!!!

All the way! =)

Answer 8

I think Bronco also makes a liquid repellent that you apply on the trouble spots with a glove every 5-7 days. It seems to work pretty well.

Answer 9

I use Tritec and it is pretty good, though not perfect.  I have also started using the natural one from Finish Line.  It comes as a concentrate and is pretty cheap, but I have just begun to test it.  I also like repel X.  Generally, if you look at what everyone else is using, get something else!  Flies seem to get resistant and changing chemicals usually helps