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No. WD40 is to aggressive to use on the thin skin of a horse. Only use things meant specifically for horses.

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Was an invention for keeping flies off of horses invented yet?

Yes, a variety of inventions have been developed to keep flies off of horses, including fly masks, fly sheets, and fly sprays. These products help protect horses from flies and reduce irritation and potential health risks associated with fly bites.


Can horses feel if a fly lands on them?

Oh, yes! Horses can DEFINATLEY feel if a fly lands on them. That's actually why they have tails; to swish the fly away. ~Bree yes horses can feel flys. with their sensitive skin they can almost feel anything!!!!!!1


What do horses hate?

Horses hate it when you forget to put fly spray on, put the saddle on wrong, kick to hard, and when you hit them with a whip to hard. (Ehhhh don't do any of this! Believe me, I forgot to put fly spray on and a had a bad experience!) thay also hate midges and horseflys!


How can you prevent horseflies?

There is no way to completely prevent horseflies however, there are many ways you can help to keep them off of your horse. #1 is management. You can help manage the fly population by keeping stalls and pens as free of manure as possible AND hanging disposible fly traps around the barn and corral area. Another popular fly control method are fly predators. These are tiny wasps that you purchase and release around your barn or pasture area that actually attack the flies and kill them. They do not attack humans. They are effective but if you have a lot of horses or a lot of acerage, they can become quite expensive. Most horse supply catalogs now have fly predators for sale and have a chart listed in the catalog that will help you decide how many fly predators you will need to purchase for your situation. Another option is feed through fly control. This is a supplement that you actually add to your horses feed. It is passed through their digestive system and remains in the horses manure that passes onto the ground and prevents flies from hatching their eggs in the manure. This is a personal choice that I don't recommend due to possible harmful side effects to the horse. If you're interested in this method, please do some research on the internet before making your decision and if you decide to purchase feed through fly control, please make sure to follow feeding instructions very carefully. Another option is the use of laundry dryer sheets (such as Bounce). Place one dryer sheet around the front of your saddle and one under the headstall of your bridle, (folded so as not to block your horses vision) or flap around in the breeze which may startle your horse. Many trail riders insist this will completely keep flies away while riding on the trail although I personally have not tested it and don't know its effectiveness. Probably the popular and most tried and true method are fly sprays made specifically for horsesthat you spray directly onto the horse. NEVER use insect or fly sprays intended for household use, (such as Raid or Hotshot), to spray directly onto any animal. There are many different fly sprays available, both commercially bought brands as well as homemade recipes. See question on Wiki Answers for recipes for homemade flysprays. Read warning labels and follow directions carefully. Spray your horse down with the flyspray every morning. If the fly population is extreme and/or temperatures are hot, you may have to spray your horse a second time later in the afternoon to give your horse the greatest protection. This is recommended but may not be necessary. It all depends on your area and your horse. Some horses are more prone to fly bites than others. Some horses sweat more than others. Most horses will really appreciate a flymask during the daytime hours that will keep flies and gnats out of their ears and eyes. Ears are sometimes very difficult to treat with flyspray and you should NEVER spray fly spray into your horses eyes so fly masks are very effective to give your horse relief from those pesky flies!


Can horses fly on planes to get to a competition?

No, horses cannot fly on commercial airplanes due to space, weight, and safety constraints. Instead, they are typically transported by specialized horse transport vehicles or by air cargo planes equipped with spacious stalls for horses.

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How do you control horse flies?

There are many different ways of controlling fly problems. There are things you can feed you your horses like sun dried garlic that will help. You can also spray them with a fly spray of some sort, the brand called ENDURE seems to work really well for mine. You may also put fly masks, fly leg wraps and fly sheets on your horses to prevent them from being bitten.


Was an invention for keeping flies off of horses invented yet?

Yes, a variety of inventions have been developed to keep flies off of horses, including fly masks, fly sheets, and fly sprays. These products help protect horses from flies and reduce irritation and potential health risks associated with fly bites.


Scabs on tips of whippet ears?

Flies love to bite the tips of dogs ears. We use a fly repellent that is used to spray on horses. Just a little dab'll do ya. Reapply as needed.


Why must fly spray not be used in a commercial food area?

Because there shouldn't be a fly in commercial food area


How do you get rid of black little fly that fly around restroom and kitchen?

Spray it with hair spray until it dies. Otherwise, clean whatever the fly is going after/get fly paper.


Can you fly with spray paint in your carry-on luggage?

No, you cannot fly with spray paint in your carry-on luggage due to safety regulations.


What can kill a fly that you might have in the house?

A fly swatter, a bug spray or a fly trap


Will fly spray kill a mouse?

No, fly spray will not kill a mouse. A mouse can be killed with special traps made just for that species.


Horses cannot fly but that doesn't stop some breeds in having these?

horses can fly, because horse flys are real.


What can you spray on your puppy pads to get him to go?

well if you spray the bottle called fuc you then they will fly


How do you bathe a fly?

If the fly will let you close, you can spray it with a fine mist of water.


What is the difference between a fly killer and an electric fly killer?

An electric fly killer is a device one plugs in and as the fly draws close it zaps them with a jolt of electricity. Other fly killers must all be used manually, whether it be with a fly swatter or fly killing spray.