Tri Tec 14 - any allergic reactions?

[Ryan&Galaxy]

I'm thinking of trying Tri Tec 14 Fly repellant on Ryan but last time I used a long acting fly spray on him which was Net Tex Advanced it made him incredibly itchy - worse than the midges it was meant to repel.

Looking at the ingredients of the two products they are different but I'm worried about causing more problems - has anyone had good/bad expereinces with this product, especially in relation to helping with sweet itch.

 

[Hen]

Not in relation to sweetitch (no experience), but I've been using Tri Tec 14 for more than a year now on my mare who is very prone to skin and respiratory allergies, with no problems. No rash or itchiness, and I wipe it on over her ears and across her face without issue.

 

[Tammytoo]

I'm using it on a very thin skinned tb and a sweet itch pony and it works! No allergic reaction. In fact I haven't used a sweet itch rug this year as it is so effective.

However, the instructions on the bottle weren't very clear - in fact it said not to be used on horses, but I believe that this was because at the time I purchased it it hadn't been licensed for horses in the UK despite being used all over the world for horses! I believe it is now officially licensed!

I googled it and found instructions for use on an American forum (it is an American product).

My neighbour also uses it on her warmbloods and is very impressed!

 

[vonno]

I use it on all my horses (6) and have never had a problem. I also, use a cloth to apply to face area. Also sprayed it in my partners face (accidentally of course!) and he was fine!

 

[Noodlebug]

I have just got some and it does seem to work!!

 

[katherine1975]

I have just started using this fly spray on my two. No reactions. There were lots of horse flies around today and it seemed to work!

 

[Fidgety]

I've had no problems with any of my horses with Tri-tec, however the pone came up in horrible wheals the other day when we tried Avon Skin So Soft

Same as with Herwego's post http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=452012

 

[CarolineWilson]

No reactions on my 4 either. However, if you are unsure do a patch test as you should with any new product! I've been buying mine from here:

www.pegasushealth.com/product/farnam_tri_tec_14_insecticide

 

[mandy59]

Hi, bought it to us on sheltland pony who suffered with really bad sweet itch,ie no mane or tail constantly scratching making herself very sore, we had tried a number of different products, within two weeks she had a spikey mane growing back and a tail and can happily graze 24/7 now.Have just ordered some more.