When fly season gets bad, riders often reach for stronger spray. If that does not work, frustration sets in.
The missing piece is rarely the bottle. It is the environment.
Horse fly spray works on contact and for a limited time. When fly pressure is constant, even frequent application struggles.
This is why understanding horse fly spray selection is only half of the solution.
Barn hygiene reduces the number of flies before they ever reach the horse. This changes fly control from constant reaction to steady prevention.
When pressure drops, fly spray lasts longer and needs less reapplication.
Even with excellent barn hygiene, flies will still be present. Fly spray provides targeted protection where horses need it most.
The two approaches support each other. Neither works as well alone.
Fly control improves fastest when spray and hygiene work together.
Riders often unknowingly lean too hard on one side.
These signs usually point to environmental issues rather than product failure.
Riders who see lasting results build simple systems.
Each step reduces pressure on the others.
Riders often use Citraquin as part of a broader routine rather than a single solution.
The goal is steady fly reduction without escalating intensity.
If fly season feels like an arms race, step back. Balanced systems beat stronger products.
Fly control is not spray versus hygiene. It is spray and hygiene.
When both work together, routines stabilize, horses relax, and fly season stops feeling endless.
Fly spray helps, but it works best when paired with barn hygiene that reduces overall fly pressure.
Removing moisture and organic material limits breeding areas, reducing fly populations.
You may need to reapply more often and still struggle with fly pressure, especially during peak season.
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