Midge repellents

[maggiemoto]

Our mare is always bitten by midges. They seem to prefer her girth and tummy area. Our other horses are not bothered by them so we think the midges prefer white hair and pink skin. Any suggestions on the best midge repellent to use? Fly sheets are not the answer as they don't cover the tummy area where we get the problem.

 

[_HP_]

Hi

You could try a fly rug with a belly...I have a Shires one that is very good or have a look at the sweet itch rugs. They give maximum protection.
As for Fly repellents...I have a sweet itch cob so have tried every one going and have decided that Coopers Fly Repellent Plus is the best by far.
http://www.vetuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1257

 

[blond1]

second vote for coopers fly repellent but shop around on the internet for it as some of our local tack shops price it at almost double what you can get it for on the internet. I also use boett fly rug as the tummy is protected and feed either marmite or green tea in his feed to help stop any itching if he gets bitten - past the rug and the coopers