There is no worse feeling than having to constantly be swatting away those pesky flies and mosquitoes every time you step outside in the summer heat. What’s even worse is when you can feel those itchy bug bites beginning to form after you weren’t quick enough to swat them away.

Flies and mosquitoes are equally annoying for us as they are for horses, so it’s crucial that you are helping protect yourself and your animal from those annoying winged critters this summer.

Keep it Clean: There are various ways to keep flies and mosquitoes off of your animal. An important factor to bug control is making sure that you are keeping your property tidy and clean! Flies and mosquitoes will populate your land If your horse is living in a dirty stable, or piles of manure are being left around without being cleaned up. These bugs are attracted to the scents and smells of unclean areas, which is why cleanliness is key to prevention.

Avoid Standing Water: Standing water is also a contributing factor to the increased population of flies. Horse flies breed in standing water, so make sure to get rid of any water barrels that may be attracting these flies.

Add a Supplement:  It is important to make sure you are treating your animal’s irritated or damaged skin, as well as covering it to ensure bugs and flies cannot reach the infected area. Eczema and damaged skin that is left untreated can fester and attract flies, inviting infection and other diseases. Our Summer Eczema Oral Supplement is another great resource for dealing with bugs and mosquitoes this summer. Made with a natural blend of herbs for all breeds of horses, this supplement boosts your horse’s immune system to keep your horse from itching all summer.

Spray Them Away: Our RK spray concentrate is designed to protect your companion from mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, and flies, as well as helping prevent eczema and other irritations to the skin. Bringing your animal professional, long-lasting coverage, this spray will keep the bugs off of your horse and help them stay healthy this summer!

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