Equine Blog

Why is fly control for horses important? Controlling flies around your horse is important for many reasons. While flies provide many benefits, they can be a pest to both you and your horse. Unlike us, horses cannot effectively swat away...

What do you think of when you think of summertime? Maybe you think of going riding, going for a hike, or just having some fun in the sun. Much like it is important for us to wear sunscreen when we...

There is probably nothing more frustrating than getting a new fly sheet for your horse in the mail, and with one look, you can tell that it won’t last long on your spunky pal. Kim, Jeffers Equine Specialist, knows that...

Another fly season is upon us, and with it comes the overwhelming task of choosing a mask that will help to fully protect our horses. With so many different options, it can be hard to choose one that will work...

It never fails….horse owners always spend all winter praying for spring, then we tuck tail and run when the flies arrive. We spend hundreds of dollars on fly sprays, spot-ons, and fly sheets trying to protect our horses from these...

One of the first things that horse owners think of when it comes to fly control is the fly mask (after fly spray, of course). At first, picking out a fly mask for your horse seems simple enough, until you...

It may seem like an insurmountable task learning the best ways how to get rid of flies, but with Jeffers it has never been easier! Jeffers strives to provide beneficial information to the customer (or anyone willing to learn) on...

Why Fight Flies? Fighting flies (fly control) keeps your horse comfortable. But that’s not the only reason to try to minimize flies. Flies and other biting insects pose a major health risk to your horse and to you. Flying insects...

There are thousands of chemicals on the market today used in almost every product you use on a daily basis. You rub them into your skin, you feed them to your children, you drink them down, and you breathe them....