Are your horses safe from any kind of harm? You may never know, but some pests or culprits linger around silently and may go unnoticed — like the bees and wasps. These stinging insects may cause skin irritation and inflammation to your beloved horses.
Where do these insects normally hang out?
- They build nests on any horizontal surfaces
- They may start a colony in unused trailers, stables, or other quiet places.
To help you prevent these insects from thriving in your horses’ den, follow the tips below:
- Plant citronella, marigold, cucumber, mint, or basil where your horses frequent. Stinging bees hate these scents.
- Keep sugary or sweet scents at bay. Avoid drinking sweet drinks while riding your horses. Dispose of fruits properly in trash bins with a lid. Avoid using sweet-scented body lotion and perfumes.
- Wasps find it hard to resist the smell of meaty cat food. Keep this inside your home if you have other pet foods.
- Do not wear clothes with dark colors or floral prints. Cream, tan, gray, and white are the safe hues.
Your veterinary clinic Wichita KS can enlighten you about important health issues that can affect horses.
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