Louse Flea & Tick

Horse Louse, Flea & Tick Products

Flea and tick prevention for horses is part of caring for their overall well-being. This also includes louse treatment for horses to eliminate these tiny pests.

Fleas are tiny jumping insects that may use your horse as a blood meal. Ticks are a much more significant threat and may transmit diseases when feeding from your horse. Ticks are usually picked up when walking through longer grass, they will latch on to objects passing through the grass.

A horse louse is an insect that looks a little like dandruff or rice. It crawls on your horse, usually in the feathers, mane, or tail. 

Your horse's health care routine should include horse louse powder and a horse flea and tick treatment. Choose from an insect shampoo for horses, a spray, or louse powder for horses.

You can also support healthy skin with sunburn cream and wound sprays and creams. 

Louse Powder for Horses

The best louse powder for horses will prevent lice, other insects, and external parasites from harming your horse. Choose from fantastic brands such as Dermoline®, Animology®, Gold Label®, Barrier®, Hydrophane®, and more. Here are some examples:

Gold Label® Louse Powder for Horses - "This safe powder is an HSE-approved insect repellent designed to fend off both flying and crawling pests like lice, mites, midges, ticks, and mosquitoes when applied to a horse's coat. It also works as a flea powder for horses."

Hydrophane® Farmyard Louse Powder - "This triple-action formula swiftly and effectively repels lice and other external parasites, providing both rapid and long-lasting protection. Apply directly to the animal and to blankets, rugs, and bedding for comprehensive control and horse flea treatment. It is an HSE 7895 approved louse powder horses love."

Barrier® Livestock Louse Powder - "This horse louse treatment and insect repellent is approved by the HSE and is crafted entirely from natural ingredients. It effectively wards off biting and blood-sucking lice when directly applied to horses, ponies, donkeys, cattle, goats, rabbits, and other small pets. Depending on weather conditions, a single application stays effective for up to six weeks. It's compatible with organic farming practices. Please be aware that its effectiveness may diminish if used alongside chemical-based products."

Horse Flea & Tick Prevention & Treatment

Find the best flea and tick for horses treatment here from these fine examples:

Barrier® Natural Flea & Tick Spray - "Completely endorsed by the HSE, this 100% natural flea and tick spray for horses is an insect repellent is designed to safeguard small pets like dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs from fleas and ticks when applied directly to their coats. It's gentle enough for animals aged seven days and older. For continued protection against re-infestation, it's advisable to treat bedding, rugs, and surrounding areas."

Dermoline® Insect Shampoo - "

This shampoo provides potent insecticidal treatment for combating lice infestations, making it ideal for both routine coat maintenance and situations where the risk of infestation is heightened. This shampoo is a licensed veterinary medicinal product specifically formulated for use on horses."

We always advise contacting your vet if you're concerned about your horse's skin. Please don't hesitate to contact us for assistance in choosing the best products for your horse; we are happy to help.