How do you get rid of fleas on horses?

Answer 1

There are multiple products labelled for use against lice--pyrethrin products (shampoos, fly sprays, powders), ivermectin and moxidectin dewormers, insecticide powders, etc. The key is to treat every 10 days for a minimim of 3 treatments in order to break the life cycle. Discuss the best options for your situation with your veterinarian.

Answer 2

Transmission of lice is by direct contact between horses and through contact with infected brushes, blankets and tack. Successful control requires that equipment is cleaned thoroughly with the same insecticide as used on the horses. The cleaning should be repeated in two weeks. Sterilization of equipment by boiling will also kill the lice, nymphs and eggs as will placing blankets and coolers in the drier at the highest heat setting.

Products can be used in the form of powders, pour-on creams and lotions or systemic treatments.

I use permethrins at low concentrations my ponies.

The following are products containing permethrin with their concentration of permethrin, which I dilute heavily, and simply rub into the coat: Coopers Delice Pour-on - 1%, Disvap Equine 0.1%, Nix (a human product) - 1%, Siecon - 0.5%, and Vetolice - 1%. These can be diluted, as necessary, to get a 0.1% solution (3). Some of these products have an oil-based carrier and will create a mess if the horse rolls in a sandy arena. Siecon, and Disvap-Equine are labeled for use for flies on horses.

Answer 3

You mean lice, not fleas. Horses don't get fleas. You will need to get a spray-on delicer like Ultra Sheild or something similar from your equine vet or local feed store to spray on your horses to get rid of them.