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Super Plus Fly repellent is one of it's kind to deter all those nasty flying insects, and most importantly, where Super Plus has been sprayed, it protects against and calms the effects of midge bites.

Where irritation is a problem Super Plus Fly Repellent will help stop the need to rub and soothe sore areas.

Voted Best Buy in Horse Magazine, tried & tested by thousands.

Fully HSE Approved - Licence No. 8725 & 8726:

Designed to keep the largest of flying insects at bay, including midge, bots, horseflies and most importantly calms and soothes the effects of midge bites. The formulation is ready to fight this seasons influx of even larger, blood sucking and repellent resistant bugs. Strong and kind with the staying power that will defy those monsters ensuring it is your first choice to help your horse live comfortably and happily in a bug free environment.

'STRONG & LONG LASTING, BUT JUST AS KIND WITH SENSITIVE HORSES IN MIND.'

A blend of concentrated herbal oils, volatile essential oils and pure avocado oil. Fly repellents can have a drying effect, which is why Barrier include pure Avocado Oil, the very best quality skin and coat conditioner for equine use. In the warmer weather the skin tends to become flaky and the hair dry and coarse. High in Vitamins A, D and E it deep conditions hair and nourishes the skin.

The formulation is powerful enough to deter the largest of flying insects. Horse flies really hurt when they bite. They have a knife-like mouthpiece that breaks through the skin by slashing it, in order that they can then feed of the blood. The skin is left with raised, sore and very irritating lumps. This formulation will soothe and help stop the need to rub.

Super Plus Fly Repellent is a powerful yet gentle formulation which can be applied directly to broken and raw areas to stop the need to rub and so prevent hair loss. No need to worry about application to exposed and sore areas, the formulation is kind and gentle enough to apply directly to areas which have been rubbed raw. It stops the urge to rub almost instantly and gets to work and soothing affected areas.

Midge Bite (Sweet Itch): Sweet Itch is caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva of the biting midge. This causes intense irritation in the mane, neck area, top of the tail, chest and belly. Usually more prevalent between April and October in moist, wooded areas. Some animals are more prone to the effects of midge bites than others and it normally stays with them for life, so it is very important to use a good repellent that keeps the midge at bay and soothes and calms the effects of midge bites, ensuring that your horse or pony is kept a comfortable as possible.