Long-lasting fly sprays?

SeaSide81 · 06-26-2005, 03:57 AM

I have seen some fly sprays advertising "10-14 days of protection" and similar things. Others that say something to like "use daily for three days, then every three to five days", etc. I did not realize fly sprays could last that long!

Anyone have experience with these long-lasting fly sprays? If so, how well do they work?

dallasbarnone · 06-26-2005, 04:06 AM

Not as well as they claim -thats for sure! I use Tri tec 14 - its good if you use it for three or four days in a row and then i can skip to every other day - but i use a light mist after the first five or six days. It depends on whether you mean no flys whatso ever on them- or a few- i have a hang up with flys and i dont want one to even land much less bite- so to me if they come out with one that really does that- id be happy! but so far the closest i have come is tri tec- I noticed the sprays that work the best for me are the ones with Cypermethrin in them- also - the ones with sunscreen are the ones that last the longest - thats why they add it- the general rule is the sunscreen stops the flyspray from breaking down and losing potency - Endure has almost the same ingrediants as the Tri tec but with a water proof formula added- not sure if i can say it does work that way- i think the tri tec works better but thats just me. I wanted to give Solitude a try- has anyone tried it yet? the spray i mean not the pour on- its made by Pfizer- its supposed to work pretty good and my vet said he would get me some at his cost - not sure how much it is but......

SeaSide81 · 06-26-2005, 04:14 AM

I HATE bugs

! I am definately more of the "not one bug even near the horse" type myself! I can't stand bugs buzzing around and irritating me so I certainly would not want it for my horse!

SeaSide81 · 06-26-2005, 02:05 PM

-bump- Anyone else have good recommendations for fly sprays?

Asfaloth · 06-27-2005, 05:32 AM

Well it is not long lasting but Pyrannah works great on the trail rides. Keeps deer flies off which is a wonder, those nasties are viscious. I used Tri-tech before but did not notice it lasting, may try it again next time I buy spray.

horseshoestuff · 06-28-2005, 11:03 PM

buy some 10% permethrin concentrate. it's about $18 a quart and will make more fly spray than you can use in a year.

Jennygirl011 · 06-28-2005, 11:10 PM

omg!! I use this one brand and it works really well..I cant remember the name!! AHH its driving me crazy!! lol..I will check in the tack room tomorrow and post and tell you the name because it works good for me.It seems to keep the HUGE horse flies away! lol

bay_blnd jmpr07 · 06-29-2005, 05:42 AM

I use Endurance on my mare. It lasts for 14 days through sweat and water and such. But you have to start out spraying every 3 days, then every 5 days, and so on(I forget the rest of the directions). It's worked for me

BBJ

Sassy_Star · 07-06-2005, 11:38 AM

you should try a fly powder they work great

My Mr. Ed · 07-06-2005, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bay_blnd jmpr07

I use Endurance on my mare. It lasts for 14 days through sweat and water and such. But you have to start out spraying every 3 days, then every 5 days, and so on(I forget the rest of the directions). It's worked for me

BBJ

Same with me! I really like Endure..
And, it smells pretty good also.

06-26-2005, 03:57 AM	#1
SeaSide81 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Panhandle of Florida (Hurricane Central as of late!) Posts: 559 Images: 14	Long-lasting fly sprays? I have seen some fly sprays advertising "10-14 days of protection" and similar things. Others that say something to like "use daily for three days, then every three to five days", etc. I did not realize fly sprays could last that long! Anyone have experience with these long-lasting fly sprays? If so, how well do they work? __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character. ~Tesio

06-26-2005, 04:14 AM	#3
SeaSide81 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Panhandle of Florida (Hurricane Central as of late!) Posts: 559 Images: 14	I HATE bugs! I am definately more of the "not one bug even near the horse" type myself! I can't stand bugs buzzing around and irritating me so I certainly would not want it for my horse! __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character. ~Tesio

06-26-2005, 02:05 PM	#4
SeaSide81 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Panhandle of Florida (Hurricane Central as of late!) Posts: 559 Images: 14	-bump- Anyone else have good recommendations for fly sprays? __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character. ~Tesio

06-27-2005, 05:32 AM	#5
Asfaloth Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, south of Pittsburgh Posts: 1,025 Images: 36	Well it is not long lasting but Pyrannah works great on the trail rides. Keeps deer flies off which is a wonder, those nasties are viscious. I used Tri-tech before but did not notice it lasting, may try it again next time I buy spray. __________________ Happiness is Owning and Riding Somthing Extraordinary

06-28-2005, 11:10 PM	#7
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lone Star State..Where its ALWAYS hot Posts: 1,807 Images: 255	omg!! I use this one brand and it works really well..I cant remember the name!! AHH its driving me crazy!! lol..I will check in the tack room tomorrow and post and tell you the name because it works good for me.It seems to keep the HUGE horse flies away! lol __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

06-26-2005, 04:06 AM	#2
dallasbarnone Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 829	Not as well as they claim -thats for sure! I use Tri tec 14 - its good if you use it for three or four days in a row and then i can skip to every other day - but i use a light mist after the first five or six days. It depends on whether you mean no flys whatso ever on them- or a few- i have a hang up with flys and i dont want one to even land much less bite- so to me if they come out with one that really does that- id be happy! but so far the closest i have come is tri tec- I noticed the sprays that work the best for me are the ones with Cypermethrin in them- also - the ones with sunscreen are the ones that last the longest - thats why they add it- the general rule is the sunscreen stops the flyspray from breaking down and losing potency - Endure has almost the same ingrediants as the Tri tec but with a water proof formula added- not sure if i can say it does work that way- i think the tri tec works better but thats just me. I wanted to give Solitude a try- has anyone tried it yet? the spray i mean not the pour on- its made by Pfizer- its supposed to work pretty good and my vet said he would get me some at his cost - not sure how much it is but......

06-28-2005, 11:03 PM	#6
horseshoestuff Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gratis, Georgia population 2 or 3 Posts: 8	buy some 10% permethrin concentrate. it's about $18 a quart and will make more fly spray than you can use in a year.

06-29-2005, 05:42 AM	#8
bay_blnd jmpr07 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N.Granby, Connecticut Posts: 10,935 Images: 424	I use Endurance on my mare. It lasts for 14 days through sweat and water and such. But you have to start out spraying every 3 days, then every 5 days, and so on(I forget the rest of the directions). It's worked for me BBJ __________________ Semper Paratus Fiona's First Class-Oldenburg/Arabian mare Waldemar-Hanoverian gelding Illusive Legacy-Miniature filly

07-06-2005, 11:38 AM	#9
Sassy_Star Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 335 Images: 14	you should try a fly powder they work great __________________ Sassy-14.3- 7 yrs old Star- 15-4 yrs old M.I.-16.1- 14 yrs old Diamond-15.2- 3yrs old Princess-14 - 3 yrs old Dancer- 15.3 - 12 yrs old forever

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