Eco-Friendly Fly Control: How Natural Repellents Can Support a Greener Stable

Horse owners have many choices for keeping pests and the irritation and diseases they carry away from their beloved horses and the stables in which they reside. But when it comes to finding the best method to effectively reduce fly populations and repel the biting insects that carry diseases and irritate the eyes and skin of horses, natural products are often overlooked in favor of chemical based products.

But a greener stable is best achieved by taking simple steps to prevent insects from coming anywhere near the stable in the first place. The horse flies that do venture into your horse’s domain can be effectively driven off by products that use natural ingredients instead of harsh and stringent conventional insecticides.

Chemical control of flies, fleas, ticks, and other insects that can cause your horse pain and discomfort is a toxic deterrent that poses environmental concerns, putting surrounding ecosystems at risk. Finding eco safe alternatives can help your horse live a healthier, happier life and protect the health and safety of your horse’s living environment.

Drive Away Biting Flies

There’s a big misconception that chemical laden repellents are superior to products that contain only natural ingredients. The truth is, natural products can be just as effective at keeping flies and other insects away from your stables.

But repellents come in all shapes, sizes, and types and, sometimes, fly parasites and fly populations can be driven off through non-toxic alternatives that rely on natural active ingredients and preventive measures that keep pesky pests like mosquitoes, horse flies, and annoying bugs away from your horses.

Eliminate Breeding Areas of Pests

Manure, standing water, mud, these are just some of the places that flies and other insects use as breeding grounds to proliferate, turning your barn into an uncomfortable environment for your horse (not to mention any humans who tend to the stables on a daily basis).

The most basic method for taking an eco-friendly approach to fly control is to simply eliminate the several types of breeding areas that are common among horse flies and other pests. Piles of manure, stagnant water in bowls, buckets, and other receptacles in and around the stable, as well as any areas with an abundance of moisture can attract mosquitoes, horse flies, midges, deer flies, all of the usual suspects that arrive during fly season to make your horse uncomfortable.

Remove the popular breeding areas for these nuisances, you'll go a long way toward keeping your horse healthy and comfortable.

Fly Masks

Your horse may be resistant at first, but will soon learn to appreciate having this form of protection against the types of flies that are found in and around stables and barns. A fly mask is worn over the face to keep the horse flies and mosquitoes away from the eyes, the jawline, and other areas of the face that attract mosquitoes and horse flies.

In addition to keeping the flies off your horse’s coat, skin, and eyes, a fly mask can also protect your horse from the harsh rays of the sun and reduce sunburn. Blankets and booties can be worn to cover the body and the legs for further protection against flies.

Natural Fly Sprays

The use of fly sprays that contain citronella oil, lemongrass oil, or other types of essential oils can be a good option but the results may be mixed. While the aroma from a natural fly spray is designed to repel pests and keep your horse comfortable and relaxed, the odor can sometimes be unpleasant to your horse. Some of these sprays can be sticky and the fly fighting natural oils can often leave a greasy residue on your horse's skin and coat.

Yes, it's another option for embracing a natural repellent and supporting a greener stable, however, your mileage may vary as to whether or not your horse chooses to embrace this form of repellent with the same level of enthusiasm.

BioPower Horse Shield and Tag

Another effective option for repelling horse flies, ticks, and mosquitoes is bioresonance technology, found in the BioPower Horse Shield. These tags are made from carbon so they are resilient and durable and they have been energetically charged with our proprietary bioresonance energy so they act as an all-natural, non-toxic fly repellent that not only supports a greener stable but also wards off the biting flies and pests that spread disease and make your horse uncomfortable.

The BioPower Horse Stall Tag and the Horse Shield Tag work by emitting a constant energetic field that affects the nervous systems of the most prevalent pests in your horse’s stable, forcing them to flee from the tags. These tags are not designed to kill flies, but simply drive them away as a 100% effective form of repellent.

Simply hang the BioPower Horse Stall Tag anywhere in your horse's stall and you will find this alternative to sticky traps is much cleaner, safer, and more effective. Attach the BioPower Horse Shield Tag to your horse's halter for 24 hour protection against horse flies, mosquitoes, and other unwelcome pests that make their way into your stable. Since these are not electronic devices you need not worry about recharging them to continue protecting your horses with the bioenergetic frequencies that are emitted from the products.

Allow a three to four week activation period for the frequencies in the tags to reach full efficacy. Once that period has passed, there should be a marked difference in the number of flies in and around the stall.

Supporting a Greener Stable

With so many options at your disposal, there's no reason not to start going green where your horse's stable is concerned. Pest control is vital for a horse's health and well being and it's important to know that you have made the right choice for your horse and the environment around you.

Harsh insecticides and strong chemical based products are not always the answer and, in many cases, can do more harm than good at the end of the day.