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Ecovet Fly Repellent

Ecovet Fly Repellent

A Vet-Created Fly Repellent That Will Improve Insect-Related Skin Sensitivity.
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Finally, a truly different fly repellent that has no oils, PBOs, Pyrethrin or Permethrin! This spray is powerful enough to repel biting, blood sucking insects but gentle enough to use on animals with sensitive skin. With regular use, you will even see improvement in Sweet Itch (hypersensitivity reaction to midge bites) problems with horses.

How does it work? With a little science: Insects zero in on their victims using a complex system of chemical cues. Unfortunately for horses, they emit all the favorite insect cues; so they are a prized target. Fatty acids play a part in drawing insects in, as some are attractants. Others, however, are repellents. Ecovet takes advantage of this fatty acid angle with a proprietary blend of naturally occurring fatty acids that disrupt and confuse the signals that insects are drawn to. Without clear directions, insects will fly off to a less complicated target.

The fatty acids in Ecovet are carried in a silicone oil during application. One applied, the oil will evaporate in about 20-30 minutes, leaving just the fatty acids behind. The fatty acids in Ecovet will then evaporate at a certain body temperature point, causing a "zone of repellency" around the animal. This repellent vapor barrier generally goes to work immediately, but may take up to 24 hours to reach its full potential. It will then retain its efficacy for days.

Suggested Uses: For use on livestock, horses, beef and dairy cattle to repel all manner of flies including stable and horn flies, ticks and lice.

This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Use to control houseflies (Musca domestica), stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans), horn flies (Haematobia irritans) and other types of flies, as well as gnats (Diptera spp) and lice species, including cattle lice (Linognathus vituli).

Apply to hair coat using any commercially available small sprayer suitable for oil application or use a soft cloth. Apply to individual animals while standing upwind from the subject being treated.

Application Notes:

  • Do not dilute prior to use or combine or co-apply with any other skin treatments, including soaps and detergents.
  • Apply with care around delicate areas (eyes and ears).
  • If an animal has been washed, allow treatment areas to dry before application.
BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE – For repelling flies and ticks, apply as needed to front and rear legs and lower body or other area as necessary. For repelling lice, spray affected areas and rub into coat.

HORSES – For repelling flies and ticks, apply to front and rear legs and lower body. Apply with care around eyes and ears. Do not apply when horses are sweating profusely.


Storage: DO NOT contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store container in a cool place until used. Store at temperatures above 32°F.

Warning & Toxicities: HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Causes moderate eye irritation. Breathing of mist may cause respiratory irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Rinsing application equipment over the treated area will help avoid run off to water bodies or drainage systems.

Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis:

5.0%..........Octanoic Acid
5.0%..........Nonanoic Acid
5.0%..........Decanoic Acid
85.0%........Other ingredients (84% Silicone Oil, 1% Fragrance)

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