Warmer weather means more activity for owners and their horses, but it also signals the beginning of the dreaded fly season. If you support a horse, chances are you’re also supporting entire colonies of flies, and you’re convinced that they are telling all their fly friends to head over to your place and your horse.

You can win the war on flies, but only if you work diligently to eradicate them through good stable and pasture management and an integrated system of fly control. You can choose from a wide range of fly control products, and you may need to use several methods. Some, such as fly masks, simply keep flies away from a horse’s sensitive areas. Others kill the flies or the larvae with everything from insecticides to bait.

Another weapon in the arsenal is the feed-through fly control product. These formulas are designed to work by passing through the horse’s system and depositing a fly-control ingredient directly in the horse’s manure. When flies lay their eggs in the manure, the product prevents the larvae from maturing, thus killing the insect. Because feed-through products work on fly larvae, they should be started a few weeks before the beginning of fly season. That gives the product time to kill the larvae before flies become a problem.

Reber Ranch carries a wide variety of these products. A few of which we have listed below. Please visit the store and ask one of our sales associates which product would work best for you.

SimpliFly with LarvaStop is a highly palatable additive to prevent the development of stable flies and house flies in the manure of treated horses. LarvaStop breaks the fly life cycle by preventing the formation of fly larvae's exoskeletons when they molt (resulting in their death).

SimpliFly contains no organophosphates and can be used as part of an integrated pest management program. SimpliFly with LarvaStop is a reduced risk pesticide.

Available in 3.75#, 10# and 20# sizes

Equitrol II is a highly palatable additive to prevent the development of stable flies and house flies in the manure of treated horses. Equitrol II includes LarvaStop which breaks the fly life cycle by preventing the formation of fly larvae's exoskeletons when they molt (resulting in their death). Equitrol II contains no organophosphates and can be used as part of an integrated pest management program. Reduced risk pesticide.

Available in 10# ad 20# containers

Eqyss Marigold Fly Spray creates a barrier on the skin to stop odors and protects the skin from the things associated with the hot Summer. A long lasting botanical product that creates a shield against pesky flies and bugs. Eqyss Marigold Fly Spray reduces bleaching out of the mane, tail and body. Repels dust and dirt. Will not burn or sting eyes or open wounds. Can be sprayed on face and ears. 32oz

Absorbine® has raised the bar in the fly control arena with the introduction of UltraShield® EX – the sweat resistant insecticide and repellent formula with 17-day protection. UltraShield EX will be the new standard in ultra fly control protection from Absorbine. UltraShield EX is an enhanced version of original Absorbine UltraShield, improving the power and performance of this consummate fly control product.

Equi-Spot Fly Control kills and repels houseflies, stable flies, face flies, horn flies, eye gnats and ticks on horses. Also aids in the control of horse flies, deer flies, mosquitoes and black flies on horses. Equi-Spot Fly Control is waterproof and sweatproof! Each package contains 3 x 10 ml tubes.

Chosen as best fly mask by The Perfect Horse and Horse Journal. We couldn't agree more!

The Crusader Fly Mask was designed for comfort with soft durable materials and fully lined seams. The Crusader Fly Mask also provides UV protection for sensitive noses for horses that sunburn easily. Grey mesh with black trim. Made in the USA.

Available in Arab, Horse, Warmblood, and Draft sizes. Comes With or without ears.

New at Reber Ranch the Amigo Bug Buster

Horseware Ireland introduces the greatest innovation in fly sheets! The Amigo BugBuster provides BUZZ BLOCKER Insect Shield protection from flies, mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. BUZZ BLOCKER insect repellent gear for horses is the latest technology from Buzz Off Insect Shield, LLC, which also offers the first-ever EPA-registered insect-repellent clothing for people. The repellency of the Amigo BugBuster fly sheet remains effective through 25 washings. Unlike many conventional insect repellents, which can have a strong odor and other unfavorable characteristics, BUZZ BLOCKER insect protection is odorless, dry and tightly bonded to the fibers of the fly sheet fabric. The active ingredient used in the patent-pending BUZZ OFF Insect Shield process is permethrin, a man-made version of an insect repellent that occurs in certain chrysanthemums. Built in belly band for added protection as well as a removable neck cover.