Mosquito Spray: Ride out bite-free and relax outdoors in summer

Mosquito Spray: Protection for horse and rider

Mosquitoes, midges and horseflies bother horses and riders most of all at dusk. A good mosquito spray keeps them at a distance, so your horse can graze in peace and you can enjoy a relaxed hack. Here you will find mosquito repellent sprays for horses, combination sprays for horse and rider, sprays for adults and a concentrate against mosquitoes in the garden.

Mosquito protection for horses

For horses there are repellent sprays such as Leovet Power Phaser, Tam Tam Vet, Stiefel RP1 or Kerbl MuscaBlock. They work against mosquitoes, flies and often horseflies too. Spray the coat evenly before a hack or turnout, paying particular attention to belly, legs and neck. On the head, apply the product with a cloth. Horses with sweet itch benefit when you spray consistently at dusk, because that is when midges are most active.

For you and your garden

Riders, smallholders and gardeners get bitten too. KeinStich forte protects the skin of adults, and another version is designed for horse and rider together. If mosquitoes are breeding around the house, a mosquito concentrate for use in the garden can help. It is also worth covering water butts and regularly emptying standing water from watering cans and plant saucers. That is where mosquitoes prefer to lay their eggs.

Frequently asked questions

Which mosquito spray also works against horseflies on horses?
Sprays with strong synthetic active ingredients such as DEET usually keep mosquitoes and horseflies away equally well. Many products for horses work against both. When horseflies are bad, reapply more often.

Can I use mosquito spray for horses on myself?
Only if the product is expressly suitable for people, such as a spray for horse and rider. Products meant purely for animals do not belong on your skin. For yourself, it is best to use your own skin repellent.

When are mosquitoes most active?
Most mosquitoes fly at dusk and during the night, especially when it is warm and still. When mosquitoes are bad, plan your rides for other times of day. In the field, it helps to bring horses in at night or spray them well.