FAQ – Tick Control

It’s TICK SEASON.

How do we control these pesky buggers?

Have a look here: Protecting Horses from Ticks – The Horse

And here: Tick Control in Horses | AAEP

And here: Tick Prevention — Foundation Equine Clinic

Some good products to use:
– UltraBoss – applied every 2 weeks. Test a small patch of skin to ensure the horse is not going to react.
– EquiSpot – applied every 2 weeks. Test a small patch of skin to ensure the horse is not going to react.
– Frontline spray – apply to the mane, tail, legs, underbelly – weekly.
– Vectra 3D – monthly – see here on how to apply: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/435582840216820/

There are other products – please read the label. Ensure it is labeled for horses and for the age of the horse you are planning to use it on.

If you have a question about a particular product, please ring the manufacturer of the product.

Please make a new post if you have questions about tick control.

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