Bug Protection for Horses
Learn how to keep horses safe from flies, mosquitoes, and other bugs.

Problems Caused By Bugs

Fly Bites on Horses
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC
Hives in Horses
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT
Tail Rubbing in Horses
Kaela Schraer, DVM
A horse owner sprays their horse with fly spray
Vet Verified Fly Sprays and Accessories for Horses

The PetMD Advisory Panel rounds up the best fly deterrent products for horses.

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PetMD Vet Advisory Panel

Diseases Spread By Insects

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Horses
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): Symptoms, Testing, and Management
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC
Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses
Amanda-Jo King, DVM

All Bug-Related Articles for Horses

Showing 1–8 of 8 articles

Why Do Horses Kick? (And What To Do About It)
Jelena Woehr
Botfly Infection in Horses
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT
Potomac Horse Fever
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC
Why Do Horses Have Manes?
Amanda-Jo King, DVM
West Nile Virus in Horses
Kaela Schraer, DVM
Lyme Disease in Horses
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC
Horse Lice
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT
Choosing the Best Fly Supplements for Horses
Sandy Tasse, DVM

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