Ecovet Fly Repellent 18 oz

FAQS

What makes Ecovet work so well?

Bugs use scents to find things – some odors attract bugs and some repel them. Ecovet is an EPA-registered product made from 3 naturally derived, food-grade fatty acids carried in a silicone base liquid. Ecovet's food-grade fatty acids mimic some repellent smells animals naturally have on their skin. Ecovet is essentially using the bug's own navigation against itself by overwhelming that system.

What does the silicone oil in Ecovet do?
The silicone oil's job is to carry the fatty acids during application. Ecovet's formulation is a volatile silicone oil. When exposed to the horse's skin and normal body temperature, it totally evaporates in about 20-30 minutes, leaving just the fatty acids.

What's Ecovet's palm kernel oil source?
Ecovet gets their palm kernel oil from Emery Oleochemicals. Here is an explanation from Emery about Ecovet ingredients:

"The C8, 10 acids are derived from palm kernel oil from palm trees on plantations in Malaysia. It is very important to note that Emery is a member of RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), which means that we are certified that our palm kernel oil comes from sustainable farming in plantations and not as a result of depleting the rainforest (unsustainable.)"

The C9 in Ecovet is derived from tallow.

Why does Ecovet have water runoff warnings?
As an EPA-registered product, Ecovet is mandated to carry basic precautionary statements.

What types of insects and pests will Ecovet repel?
Ecovet repels and kills mosquitoes, flies, ticks, no-see-ums (which cause difficult-to-treat allergies) and cockroaches. Recent testing has confirmed a very low toxicity to honeybees.

How often does Ecovet need to be applied to a horse?
Ecovet is long-lasting and typically only needs to be applied every 1-3 days depending on ambient temperature, fly pressure and rain. For certain conditions, such as sweet itch, Dr. John usually recommends initially treating the horse twice a day until the problem is under control. Because Ecovet works by evaporating and creating a repellent vapor barrier, if the horse is sweating, it may evaporate slightly faster.

What's the best way to use Ecovet to help a horse that is a bug magnet and super-allergic?
Focus on treating the regions that are giving the most trouble (usually mane, tail head and ventral abdomen). To start, apply a liberal amount until control is achieved. For an allergic horse, it may be best to start with twice-a-day treatments focusing on these regions. Sometimes using a soft cloth or mitt allows for a more effective way to apply Ecovet.

How long does Ecovet take to work?
Its repellent effect is usually immediate but the insecticidal properties may take up to 24 hours to occur.

What is Ecovet's shelf life?
The active ingredients in Ecovet (saturated fatty acids) are very stable and do not become rancid.

Why does Ecovet make some people and horses sneeze?
The fatty acids in Ecovet, when delivered in spray form, do react with a small number of horses and people. Most describe it as a "sticking" sensation that does go away.