Coopers fly repellent - unavailable?

[Tash88]

Hi - I want to get some Coopers fly repellent for my horse who is out 24/7 but on every website I've tried it's unavailable!

Does anyone know if it has been discontinued everywhere or whether I will be able to buy it in the future? If it is the former - I would welcome any alternative suggestions

Thanks in advance, Tash x

 

[Frumpoon]

Has been for ages, not as good but try deosect or flypore

 

[mandyroberts]

No longer available in this country, the ingredients don't meet licencing reqts

 

[tatty_v]

Coopers hasn’t been available for a while unfortunately but according to my vet, deosect is the same chemical, just doesn’t have the nice citronella smell! Last year I mixed some citronella oil into the made-up deosect with no issues.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Deosect or Tri-Tec. I prefer the latter.

Coopers fly plus hasnt been around for 3 years now (old stock was about in early 17), there were hopes they could bring it back last year, but nope.

 

[dogatemysalad]

It's a shame, Coopers was really good. I don't bother buying fly spray now because it doesn't work.

 

[sjp1]

Power Phaser is actually quite good. I wouldn't bother with anything else other than Coopers or Power Phaser.

 

[mandyroberts]

Power Phaser made me feel ill. I gave it to my friend and wished I'd put it in the bin because the smell on her horse was intolerable (to me)

 

[DD]

can you put Tri-tec on the horse? I thought it was only for trailers and buildings ?

 

[Tiddlypom]

It's a shame, Coopers was really good. I don't bother buying fly spray now because it doesn't work.

That's what I feel, too, but I am following the thread with interest looking for alternatives.

 

[Red-1]

can you put Tri-tec on the horse? I thought it was only for trailers and buildings ?

I the UK it is only licenced for the buildings etc, but the exact same stuff is licenced in the USA for use on the horse. I have used it on 2 horses and had no issues, and it does work.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I the UK it is only licenced for the buildings etc, but the exact same stuff is licenced in the USA for use on the horse. I have used it on 2 horses and had no issues, and it does work.

Yup, exactly this.
I've used it the last 2 years on mine with no issues.