How to treat Black Fly bites on horses
Black Fly Bites on Horses
Consider beginning with the regular Banixx® spray to clean the affected area. Banixx spray gives soothing relief even in the worst of black fly bite cases with no burn/sting and no clinical odor to traumatize. Spray the area well, even patting it gently into the skin for complete saturation; you may decide to wear gloves to do this if the area is open and raw. Leave the Banixx spray solution in place for ten minutes if possible. Then, pat the area gently with gauze or a clean towel to remove excess moisture. Apply Banixx®’ Wound Care Cream. Banixx® soothing Wound Care Cream contains sea-sourced amino acids (via superior Marine Collagen) that fortify fibers and repair the raw skin that’s been bitten by Black Flies while providing a deep-skin, gentle moisturizing action. Banixx® Wound Care Cream is chlorhexidine-based and contains no alcohol or steroids, it’s non-toxic, with no added color or fragrance and can be used daily to treat the raw skin caused by those nasty Black Fly bites. Once applied, Banixx Wound Care Cream sets up as an invisible, medicated band-aid. Repeat the process am and pm for several days or until you see hair growth in the affected area.
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And now we must set the record straight. Mayflies have been confused with Black Flies. They do both emerge at the same time in May and hence have received bad, incorrect press. Black flies are indeed the culprits with our horses (and humans alike). They mate in May and June, depending on water temperatures, and find any patches of unprotected skin to quickly attack ferociously. Their bites, along with salivary protein, penetrate any system and cause an allergic, swelling, itching reaction. Mayflies, on the other hand, are a benign, non-harmful species. Unlike other flies, that have horizontal wings similar to airplanes, mayflies have distinctive, vertical wings, not unlike a sailing boat. Mayfly adults also have shrunken jaws that are not only incapable of eating, but undoubtedly incapable of biting. They are predominant in areas with running streams and water, providing a steady diet for fish, birds, and bats.