Insects choose a “victim” via a complex interaction between visual and chemical cues. Some animals (and people) are more attractive to pests than others. In our equine friends, coat color, level of activity, carbon dioxide output and odors secreted by the horse all play a role. The normal output of chemical smells acts like a signal to the insect’s guidance system to help it find and attack its potential food source.
Research has shown that certain fatty acids act as insect attractants while others are repellents. Ecovet uses a proprietary mixture of naturally occurring fatty acids that confuse and overwhelm the insect’s normal directional ability so the insect cannot locate your horse as its next victim. It’s like having a GPS shouting confusing and conflicting directions at you … until you finally give up.
Less toxic but effective solution to get rid of annoying pests
Safer for horses and the humans applying the product
Active ingredients are naturally derived fatty acids – not toxic chemicals
Effective on many types of flies, ticks, mosquitoes, and lice
Has clinically shown improvement for horses with difficult-to-treat sweet itch problems (hypersensitivity reaction to midge bites)
Long-lasting protection – only need to apply every two to three days
Safe for horses’ sensitive skin
Non-sensitizing formula
No known resistance problems
No known reactions on honeybees
EPA-approved
Even though they are small, flies can be a BIG nuisance throughout the barn and pasture. Some flies transmit diseases, while others can sometimes lead to an allergic reaction on your horse’s skin. Flies can transform your easygoing horse into a stressed-out, over-reactive mess.
Until now, you had two choices for repelling flies:
Toxic pesticides
Essential oils, which offer limited effectiveness
Ecovet introduces a biorational, or less toxic, approach to protect your friend from pests. Ecovet is a whole new way to protect your horse, yourself, and your family.
