What is the most effective way to protect your horse from flies and horseflies in summer?

The use of highly concentrated repellents containing Icaridin, alongside natural fly sprays, reliably blocks the orientation of biting pests. 

The hot summer months mean pure stress for horses on the pasture and during riding due to the constant onslaught of flies, horseflies, midges, and ticks. Seamless protection is crucial to minimize restlessness, skin irritation, and the risk of disease transmission. For extreme insect pressure and sporting activities, the Power Phaser range offers the ideal solution. As a classic spray or as the liquid Power Phaser Durativ, it intensively fends off pests for hours thanks to the proven active ingredient Icaridin. Which type of protection delivers the best results in each individual case always depends on the horse’s unique body odor as well as the local insect species prevalent in that specific region. With the help of the Power Phaser Roll-On, even sensitive areas like the head can be optimally protected. For sensitive horses or riders who prefer a purely plant-based alternative, TamTamVet is the ideal choice. Based on natural oils from geranium and lemon, it reliably masks the horse's own scent. Since insects react to various different stimuli, a strategic combination—such as TamTamVet Intensiv for daily turnout and the Power Phaser range for trail rides or sweaty training sessions—ensures a relaxed and insect-free summer season.

Particularly sustainable and practical: all our fly sprays are also available in large refill canisters—perfect for sustainably sharing your supply with your barn bestie.

Biological studies on insect biology show that blood-sucking ectoparasites locate their hosts primarily via thermal signals, carbon dioxide in exhaled breath, and specific components in individual horse sweat. Repellents based on Icaridin or plant-derived essential oils alter the olfactory profile on the horse's skin purely physically. Scientific efficacy tests prove that these active ingredients temporarily block the insects' scent receptors. As a result, horseflies and flies can no longer perceive the horse as a potential host, which drastically reduces both the approach and landing readiness on the skin surface without affecting the horse's thermoregulation.

In addition, it is of course important to provide horses with a retreat on the pasture to shelter from insects. Insect pressure is usually lower inside field shelters or walk-in barns. Fly masks and/or fly rugs can also help, but they are not recommended on particularly hot days (precisely when insect pressure is at its highest), as they encourage sweating and a potential heat buildup. Therefore, it is preferable to generously apply fly spray to the horse several times a day. In this scenario, "more is more" is not just a marketing gimmick, but reality: those who spray their horses thoroughly will achieve significantly better results. We wish you a wonderful summer and hope that, thanks to our products, you can enjoy it to the fullest without annoying insects!