Repel Ticks & Biting Bugs The Natural Way

Ticks, flies and mosquitoes do more than irritate horses – they can cause infected bites, blood loss, allergic reactions and even behavioural changes. While there are many products designed to repel these pests, most rely on harsh chemicals. For horse owners who prefer a gentler, natural approach, Ticks Plus – Equine offers an effective and affordable alternative that can be used on animals of all ages. This 100% natural tick repellent for horses is easy to use, competition and racing safe (non-swab-able), and provides long-lasting protection against ticks and other biting insects throughout the warmer months.

Key Highlights

• Natural tick control methods: Keep grass short, trim shrubs around fence lines, and introduce natural predators such as chickens or guinea fowl.
• Check for ticks regularly: Regular checks and proper removal reduce the risk of infection or irritation.
• Use a natural tick repellent for horses: Subtly alters your horse’s natural body odour so ticks, flies, and mosquitoes no longer detect them as a food source.
• Easy trough dosing: Adding 25ml (1oz) to a 500L (100-gallon) water trough every second day is all it takes to dose all animals that drink from the trough.
• Competition & racing safe: Our remedy is not swab-able, making it a good solution for performance horses.
• Multi-insect protection: Ticks Plus also repels mosquitoes, midges, Buffalo Flies, Stable Flies and Blow Flies.

Whether your horse is out on pasture, competing, or stabled, managing ticks and biting insects is essential for their comfort and wellbeing. In this post, we’ll explore how Ticks Plus – Equine works, why trough dosing makes it so easy to use, and simple natural methods to keep ticks under control all summer long.

How does a natural tick repellent work?

Our Ticks Plus remedy is 100% natural, so it doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals. Instead, this groundbreaking remedy subtly changes the natural body odour of a horse in a way that deters ticks but is undetectable to humans and other horses. It can take a week for this remedy to take effect, then dosing can continue through the summer months while biting bugs are an issue.

Is it easy to use?

Dosing is easy – adding 25mls (1oz) of remedy to a 500L (100-gallon) water trough every second day is enough to dose one horse, or a whole herd. The active ingredients spread through the trough using the hydrogen particles in the water, so each horse gets a fresh dose every time they take a drink. It doesn’t matter how much or little your horse drinks because the remedy only needs to come into contact with the tongue, gums or lips to activate.

Is it Competition and Racing safe?

Yes! This remedy is both competition and racing safe, so won’t test positive in a swab, urine or blood test

Is it safe to use on foals, senior animals and horses on vet medications?

Yes. Because Ticks Plus is 100% natural, it’s safe to use on animals of all ages and stages, including pregnant and lactating mares, and has been formulated to be used alongside any vet-prescribed medications.

Can Ticks Plus repel other biting bugs? 

Yes. Our Ticks Plus remedy is also formulated to repel mosquitoes and midges, and can also work on Buffalo Flies, Stable Flies and Blow Flies. We recommend trough dosing as the most effective method. Horse Flies work a little differently in that they rely on visual cues rather than odour to identify hosts, which means Ticks Plus won’t be effective against these pests.

Can Ticks Plus be used on other animals?

It certainly can, although we do make a specific formulation for both livestock and pets.

OTHER NATURAL WAYS TO MANAGE TICKS

We think Ticks Plus is an easy and economical way to manage ticks naturally – and we offer a money back guarantee. However, there are other natural methods you can try too.

Keep bushes and grass trimmed

Ticks usually attach to horses as they brush past bushes or graze in long grass. Contrary to popular belief, ticks don’t jump onto passing animals; instead using static electricity to find their hosts. Keeping grass short and shrubs trimmed, especially around fence lines can keep ticks at bay by exposing them to sunlight and giving them fewer places to wait for animals to pass by.

Introduce natural predators

Introducing chickens and guinea fowl to your property or barn can help keep ticks and other insect populations in check.

Be vigilant

Checking frequently is essential to make sure you can remove ticks as early as possible. When removing, take care to ensure the head of the tick is removed too, as if it’s left behind, it can cause illness. Once removed, it’s important to dispose of the tick properly by putting it in a jar with rubbing alcohol or methylated spirits.

Final thoughts

Staying on top of prevention is the key to keeping your horse comfortable and healthy through the warmer months. Ticks Plus – Equine makes that easy, offering a natural, competition-safe way to repel ticks, flies, and mozzies without the use of harsh chemicals.

Combined with good pasture management, regular grooming, and a watchful eye, this remedy helps you stay one step ahead of biting bugs all season long.

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