Pest & Fly Control
3 Summer Equine Health Issues and How to Avoid Them
Here are a few ways to combat these common equine health issues this summer.
A Vaccine for Allergies
Researchers are working on a vaccine to alleviate allergic skin reactions that can be caused by insect bites.
Tick Trouble
Learn how these disease-carrying insects can pose serious health risks for your horse.
Apply Fly Spray the Right Way
Use these tips for maximum effectiveness from your horse's insect repellent
Why Using Fly Traps Incorrectly Could Turn Your Fly Problem Into a Fly Nightmare
This Season, Make Sure You Have the Right Solutions
7 Top Tricks for Becoming a Fly Control Expert
From Basic Manure Management to Advanced Fly Control in 7 Easy Steps
House Flies vs. Stable Flies. Which Flies Are Bugging Your Horse?
More Fly Know-How Can Mean Happier Horses
Keep Your Family Safer Around Horse Fly Sprays
Understanding the Impact of Today's Fly Spray Products
Protecting Your Horse From Strangles: Using Fly Control as Part of Your Strategy
Limiting exposure to flying pests could keep your horse healthy
How to Keep Your Horse From Stopping to Kick or Bite at Flies in the Middle of a Ride
Eventer Tik Maynard suggests a multi-faceted approach to fly control and explains how teaching a horse to focus can help her work through the discomfort that flies present.
Fly-Control Battle Plan
Take arms! Here's a roundup of fly-fighting strategies to help you prepare for summer's bug battles.
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.
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.
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.
Horse Fly Mask Selection, Fit, Care Tips
Use these tips to help choose the right fly mask style and fit to give your horse effective bug-season protection. By Amy Anderson, with Sandra Cooke, for Practical Horseman magazine.
Horse Fly Spray Application: Put on Fly Spray the Right Way
Use these tips to apply your horse's fly spray (and other insect repellent formulas) for maximum effectiveness.