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Re: Garlic for Fly Control

3/26/2006 12:00:00 AM

You know, I have actually never heard of feeding a horse garlic for fly control. Since I can't help there, I wanted to tell you what I do. Flies hate the scent of lemon oil and tea tree oil. So, I ...

Re: Garlic for Fly Control

3/29/2006 12:00:00 AM

I actually buy gallon jugs of white vinegar during the winter, add crushed garlic to them and let them sit till fly season. I then buy concentrated fly spray and instead of adding water like the ...

Apply Fly Repellent the Right Way

The right fly-protection product helps your horse even more when you use it in accordance with the manufacturer's directions. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.

  • Defeat the Enemy: Fly Control Options for Horse and Barn

    Not only do flies and other bugs bite and sting your horses, they can spread disease. Read about the different ways you can defeat the enemy and keep flies away from your horse and barn. By Alana Harrison for Horse & Rider magazine.
  • One Hour to Rodent Control

    Consider these measures to protect your horses and property from the ravages of rats and mice. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.
  • Reduce the Risk of Lyme Disease

    Prevention and early recognition are the keys to protecting your horse against Lyme disease. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine.
  • Pest Control Without Pesticides

    Fly predators are an eco-friendly options to effectively reduce fly infestations without the use of toxic substances. From the editors of EQUUS magazine.
  • New Products for 2008: Fly Relief

    Give your horse the ultimate pest protection in the ring and the field with these new bug busting products.
  • Protect Your Horse From Botflies

    With the right tools, you can easily control botflies, a persistent and sometimes troublesome summertime pest. By Heather Smith Thomas for EQUUS magazine.
  • Basic Qualities of the Perfect Fly Sheet

    Thanks to advances in fabric and design, a fly sheet is a more effective option than ever for helping your horse stay comfortable during bug season. By Sandra Cooke for Practical Horseman magazine.
  • 10 Tips to Protect Your Horses from Insects

    Follow these tips to protect your horses from insects and parasites and make your property less fly-friendly. By Allison Rogers for EQUUS magazine.
  • How to Identify, Control Pesky Flies

    Do you know what's buzzing by? There are many different types of flies, and a product that controls one might not control another. Here's a who's-who to help you identify--and control--pesky flies. By Debbie Moors with Bill Warner for Horse & Rider magazine.
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