Horse-Tick

Including

American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis)
Pacific coast tick (Dermacentor occidentalis)
Western black legged tick (Ixodes pacificus)
Winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus)

Pest description and damage In some areas ticks are also a problem. Ticks feed on horses by sucking blood and animals can develop severe anemia. Ticks are usually found on the neck, between front and hind legs, under the jaw, and along ventral abdomen.

• butoxypolypropylene glycol 4.85% + cypermethrin 0.15% + MCK326 (Di-N-Propyl isocinchomeronate) 0.50% + piperonyl butoxide 1.63% + pyrethrins 0.20% (Repel-X Lotion Fly Repellent; Endure Roll-on) - Remove cap and roll on areas being treated. Can be used around superficial wounds. Spot treat where flies gather. Do not allow product to get into the eyes, nose, mouth or sores. Do not use on foals under 12 weeks of age. Not for use on horses or foals intended for slaughter.
• butoxypolypropylene glycol 5.0% + cypermethrin 0.15% + piperonyl butoxide 1.60% + pyrethrins 0.20% (Tri-tec 14 Fly Repellent; Endure Sweat-Resistant Fly Spray) - Shake well before applying. Apply liberally every 5 to 7 days. After continued use, applications can be reduced to every 10 to 14 days as needed. Reapply after animal is washed or it rains. Spray on towel or sponge to apply to face. Do not use more than 11 oz. per animal per treatment. Use in well-ventilated areas. Not for use on horses or foals intended for slaughter.
• butoxypolypropylene glycol 10.0% + permethrin 0.50% + piperonyl butoxide 0.50% (Gordons Horse & Pony Spray) - Apply an undiluted mist or wipe-on to localized spots. Can use diluted 1 part concentrate to 4 parts water to treat the whole body via spray. Treat every 14-21 days. Do not use more than 6.5 fl oz of product per application. Do not wet the skin. Use care when applying to thin haired or light skinned animals. Do not allow contact with eyes, nose, mouth or sores. Do not use on foals under 6 weeks of age. Do not use on horses or foals intended for slaughter or human consumption.
• coumaphos (emulsified)-Spray at 5 oz/4 gal. Apply to runoff. Repeat as necessary. Treat thoroughly all wounds and injuries. Do not apply to sick, convalescent, or stressed horses or to colts less than 3 months old. Do not apply with other medications or treatments or in stress situations. Do not allow contact with treated animals until their coats are dry. (RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE: Acute Oral Hazard. For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certification).
• coumaphos (flowable insecticide) spray at 0.5 to 1 gal/200 gal of water and mix thoroughly. Apply for complete wetting to run-off. Do not spray more than six times per year. Do not make applications less than 10 days apart. (RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE: Acute Oral Hazard. For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certification).
• coumaphos (Co-Ral Fly and Tick Spray)-Apply at 4 quarts/50 gal water or 10 oz/4 gal water. Apply to runoff. Treat thoroughly all wounds and injuries. Do not exceed six treatments per year. Allow at least 10 days between treatments.
• cypermethrin 0.15% + pyrethrins 0.20%)+ piperonyl butoxide 1.63% + Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate 0.50% + butoxypolypropylene glycol 4.85% (Endure Roll-on and Sweat-resistant fly spray)-Apply or wipe the entire body at a rate not to exceed 11 ounces per animal. Use a soft cloth to apply to face. Reapply every 5 to 7 days. As protection builds application can be done every 10 to 14 days. Do not use on horses intended for slaughter. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not allow adults, children or pets to contact the treated surfaces until spray has dried.
• diflubenzuron 3.0% + permethrin 5.0% (Clean-up II Pour-on Insecticide with IGR)-Shake well before use. Apply at a rate of 3 ml/100 lb of body weight with a maximum of 30 ml per animal. Apply to legs, shoulders, neck, back and facial areas. Not for use in misting systems.
• MGK 264 (N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide) 0.5% + permethrin 0.2% + pyrethrins 0.1% (Durvet Turn Out) - Shake well before use. Spray the back, flanks, legs and face with approximately 2 oz per application. Initial treatment use daily for 2 to 3 days. After infestation subsides, repeat every 7 to 14 days. Do not apply to foals under 12 weeks of age. Consult a veterinarian before applying to medicated, debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals.
• MGK 264 (N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide) 0.62% + piperonyl butoxide 0.46% + pyrethrins 0.20% + S-methoprene 0.27% (Vet-Kem Flea, Tick and Bot Spray). Apply spray directly to horse's coat paying particular attention to the legs, shoulders, flanks, neck and topline. Dampen a cloth with the spray to apply to the horse's face. Avoid the eyes. Repeat every 2 months for continued protection from bot flies. During botfly season, the application can be repeated every 3 to 5 days. This product is not to be used on horses destined for slaughter.
• permethrin 0.25% (Dust) - Can be used in dust bags or shaker can. For direct application, apply 2 oz of dust per animal over the neck, shoulders, back and legs. Use caution when applying to head.
• permethrin 0.25% (Viper Ready to Use) - Shake well before using. Apply a light mist sufficient enough to wet the surface of the hair (2 oz/animal). Repeat as needed. Avoid getting into eyes. Do not use on humans.
• permethrin 0.50% (Bio-Groom Repel-35; Fly Rid Plus; Revenge Horse & Stable Fly Spray RTU) -Shake well before using. Apply to clean dry hair. Apply 2 oz per animal via spray. Avoid getting into eyes. Repeat every 4 weeks if needed. Consult a veterinarian before using on pregnant, nursing, sick or geriatric animals. Do not use on humans.
• permethrin 10% (Gordon's Permethrin 10)-Apply at 2 oz/1 gal water for severe infestations. Spray to thoroughly cover the entire animal. Do not use on foals under 3 months old. Do not ride within 24 hr of application.
• permethrin 13.30% (Martin's Permethrin 13.3% Multi-purpose Insecticide) -Dilute 8 oz of concentrate in 66.5 gallons of water. Spray entire animal with approximately 2 to 4 oz of dilution.
• permethrin 45.0% (Farnam Equi-spot Spot-on Protection; Celebration Spot-On)-Apply contents of 1 tube as follows: 2 ml (cc) to poll, 0.5 ml (cc) to each side of withers, 1 ml (cc) to each side of the hindquarters, 1 ml (cc) to each leg. Do not reapply for 14 days. Not for use on foals under 3 months of age. Not for use on horses intended for slaughter or human consumption.
• permethrin spray at 0.75 oz ai/50 gal water. Spray to runoff or use 0.5 to 1 gal of spray mix per animal. For spot spray, increase rate to 0.75 oz ai/3 gal water and spray each animal with up to 0.5 pint of spray solution. Not for use in horses intended for human consumption. Do not use on foals under 3 months old. Do not ride within 24 hr of application.
• permethrin 7.4% + piperonyl butoxide 7.4%-Pour-on 8 to 16 ml to back and face being cautious of eyes. Pour-on to MATURE horses only. Wipe-on 8 to 16 ml using a damped applicators mitt or towel. Wipe-on can be applied to mature horses and foals. Repeat as needed, but not more than once every two weeks.
• permethrin 0.10% + piperonyl butoxide 0.50% + pyrethrins 0.05% (Ready to use Repel-X; Dumor Equine Fly Spray)-Apply light spray mist to clean dry hair coat. Avoid getting in eyes, nose and mouth. Apply to face with a clean dry cloth. Can also be used as a premise spray. Do not use on animals under 12 weeks of age. Do not apply to horses or foals intended for slaughter
• permethrin 0.10% + piperonyl butoxide 0.50% + prallethrin-ETOC 0.033% (Bronco Equine Fly Spray) -Apply light spray mist. Avoid eyes, nose and mouth. Apply to face with a clean dry cloth. Not for use on horses intended for slaughter. Can also be used as a premise spray.
• permethrin 0.15% + piperonyl butoxide 0.750% + pyrethrins 0.075% (Power Fly Spray & Wipe; Pyranha Nulli-Fly) - Apply approximately 1-2 oz via spray to clean dry hair coat. Apply to clean cloth to apply to face. Do not use on humans. Do not use on foals under 12 weeks of age. Do not use on horses intended for human consumption.
• permethrin 0.20% + piperonyl butoxide 0.50% + pyrethrins 0.10% (Raze Crawling & Flying Insect Killer) -Shake before using. Spray about 3 seconds on each side of the animal. Can also be used as a premise spray.
• permethrin (0.20 %) + pyrethrins (0.20 %) + piperonyl butoxide (0.50%) + N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide + Di-n-propyl Isocinchomeronate (1.00%) + butoxypolypropylene glycol (5.00%) (Equicare Flysect Super-7 Spray)-Apply to entire surface of horse avoiding the eyes, mouth and nose. Wait to dry before saddling horse. For initial treatment apply daily for 2-3 days. As infestation subsides, reapply every 5 to 10 days or as prescribed by a veterinarian. Consult a veterinarian before using on debilitated, aged, pregnant, nursing or animals on medication.
• permethrin 0.50% + piperonyl butoxide 2.50% + pyrethrins 0.25% (Pyranha Equine Spray & Wipe) -Use full strength. Either spray or wipe-on. Apply light spray mist to hair coat. Reapply in 10-14 days. Reapply after washing or heavy rain. Avoid getting in eyes, nose and mouth. Not for human use. Not for use on horses intended for human consumption.
• permethrin (0.90%) + tetramethrin (0.25%) + pyrethrins (0.025%) + cypermethrin (0.10 %) + piperonyl butoxide (Absorbine Ultra Shield Red)-Apply as a spray or wipe at the rate of less than 2 ounces per horse. Spray or wipe entire body while avoiding the eyes, nose and mouth. Do not wet skin. Reapply every 7 days. Do not use on foals less than 3 months of age. Do not use on dogs or cats. Do not use on horses intended for human consumption.
• permethrin 10.00% + piperonyl butoxide 10.00% (Sector Misting Concentrate; Pyranha Stock Guard Concentrate) -Can be applied to the animal. Can also be used as a premise spray. Dilution rates: Normal infestations - 1 part concentrate to 200 parts water (0.64 fl oz per 1 gallon); Maintenace rates - 1 part concentrate to 400 parts water (0.32 fl oz per gallon). Apply to wet the hair paying particular attention to back, withers, flanks and legs. Repeat treatment every 5-12 days.
• picaridin 20% (Farnam Dual Defense Insect Repellent Horse & Rider) -For use on both horse and human. Horse: 12 hour protection. Hold 4-6 inches away while spraying. Slightly moisten hair coat. Do not apply directly to face, instead spray into hand and wipe on face. Can use two times per day. Not for horses intended for human consumption.
• piperonyl butoxide 1.00% + prallethrin-ETOC 0.27% (Repel-XPe Emulsifiable Fly Spray) -Dilute the concentrate in a 1 part concentrate to 7 parts water. Apply approximately 8 oz every 3-4 days. Do not apply more than once per day. Avoid getting in eyes. Do not use on foals under 12 weeks of age unless prescribed by a veterinarian.
• piperonyl butoxide 5.0% + pyrethrins 0.5% (Dairy Bomb 55; Fly Zap Aerosol Plus) -Can be used as a premise spray as well. To apply to animal, spray for approximately 3 seconds on each side of the animal concentrating on the back, withers and legs. Do not spray in the eyes. Repeat once per day.
• piperonyl butoxide 25.00% + pyrethrins 5.00% (Riptide Waterbased Pyrethrin ULV)-For direct use on horses, dilute 1 part concentrate with 49 parts water. Mix well and apply light mist to wet the tips of the hair. Repeat 1-2 times daily when needed. Can also be used as a premise spray.
• piperonyl butoxide 30.0% + pyrethrins 3.0% (Vampyre Misting Concentrate)-Dilute: 4.3 fl oz of concentrate to 1 gallon of water (0.10% dilution). Spray about 3 seconds on each side of the horse focusing on the back, withers and forelegs. Spray dilution on a clean cloth to apply to the face. Avoid the eyes. Repeat at necessary. Can also be used as a premise spray (see label for directions).
• zeta-cypermethrin 0.075% dust-Apply up to 2 oz per animal evenly in the hair over the head, ears, neck, shoulders, back and tailhead. Do not apply more often than every 3 days. Never use on dogs or cats.