1. Wash the horse using Citronella Shampoo to remove sweat, grease, dirt and seasonal coat build-up.
2. Rinse thoroughly and allow the coat to dry.
3. Apply Citronella+ evenly over the coat before turnout, riding or daily activities.
4. Pay particular attention to areas where flies commonly gather.
5. During periods of increased fly pressure, apply FlyBusta to provide enhanced fly-season support.
6. Reapply as required based on weather conditions, turnout duration, exercise levels and fly activity.

Top Tip: One of the biggest reasons fly sprays underperform is poor coat preparation. Sweat, grease and dirt can affect how evenly a product spreads across the coat.

Summer Grooming Tip: Horses working regularly during warmer weather often benefit from more frequent washing to remove sweat and maintain coat condition.

Best Results: Fly management works best when grooming, coat preparation and fly-care products are used together rather than relying on a single spray alone.

Citronella Shampoo addresses one of the most overlooked aspects of fly management: coat preparation. Sweat, grease, dust and environmental debris can accumulate on the coat throughout the summer. Removing this build-up helps create a cleaner surface for fly-care products to spread across.

Citronella+ provides everyday fly-season support using aromatic ingredients commonly associated with horse fly-care products. It has been designed as the daily-use product within the system.

CitroNol™ is the signature fly-season ingredient found within FlyBusta. It has been selected specifically for use during periods of increased fly pressure and forms the foundation of FlyBusta's enhanced fly-care approach.

Advanced Fixative Technology helps slow the loss of aromatic compounds from the coat following application. This supports longer-lasting scent presence compared with products that dissipate rapidly after use.

Vapour Barrier Technology helps maintain the scent profile around the horse. This is a key part of FlyBusta's design and one of the reasons many owners choose it when fly pressure becomes more challenging.

The strength of the bundle comes from the fact that each product performs a different role. Citronella Shampoo prepares the coat. Citronella+ provides everyday fly support. FlyBusta delivers enhanced support using CitroNol™, fixative technology and vapour-barrier technology. Together they form a complete fly-season management system.

Why isn't my horse fly spray working?

One of the most overlooked reasons is coat condition. Sweat, grease, dust and environmental build-up can affect how evenly fly-care products spread across the coat. Many owners focus on buying stronger sprays when improving coat preparation can often make a significant difference.

Should I wash my horse before applying fly spray?

Many experienced horse owners believe so. Removing sweat, grease and dirt helps create a cleaner surface for fly-care products to spread across, improving coat coverage and overall management.

Why does my horse get covered in flies after exercise?

Sweat contains moisture and compounds that can attract flies. Horses that have worked hard, become sweaty or are regularly exercised during warmer weather often require more frequent grooming and fly management.

Why do some horses attract more flies than others?

Individual horses differ significantly in their natural scent profile, sweat production, skin oils, environment and sensitivity to flies and midges. It is common for one horse to attract noticeably more attention than others sharing the same field.

Can flies and midges cause horses to rub their mane and tail?

Many owners notice increased mane rubbing, tail rubbing, stamping, skin twitching and general irritation during periods of heavy fly and midge activity. Horses that are particularly sensitive often show the greatest behavioural changes throughout summer.

What is sweet itch and why does it happen?

Sweet itch is commonly associated with a hypersensitivity to midge bites. Horses affected may experience seasonal itching, particularly around the mane, tail head, belly and midline. Symptoms often become more noticeable during periods of increased midge activity.

Is this bundle suitable for horses prone to sweet itch?

Many owners of sweet itch-prone horses use Fly Defence as part of their wider summer management programme. Regular washing, grooming and fly-care application can help support overall fly management throughout the season. Many owners also combine the bundle with Goodbye Itch Oil as part of a broader skin and comfort-care routine.

Why do flies always seem to gather around my horse's belly?

Flies are often attracted to warmer areas of the body, locations where sweat accumulates and areas where moisture naturally collects. The belly, sheath, udder and lower body are common hotspots during fly season.

What makes FlyBusta different from ordinary fly sprays?

FlyBusta combines CitroNol™ with advanced fixative technology and vapour-barrier technology. Whilst many products lose their scent profile rapidly after application, FlyBusta has been developed to help maintain its fly-season barrier around the horse for longer.

Why does FlyBusta contain a fixative system?

Many fly-care ingredients naturally dissipate after application. The fixative system helps slow this process, supporting longer-lasting scent presence and helping maintain the fly-season environment around the horse.

What is vapour-barrier technology?

Vapour-barrier technology helps maintain the aromatic fly-season profile around the horse following application and forms a key part of FlyBusta's overall design.

Why do some horse owners avoid stronger chemical fly repellents?

Many owners prefer to build their fly-management programme around regular grooming, coat preparation and naturally derived fly-care products that can be used consistently throughout the season.

When should I start preparing for fly season?

Many owners begin their fly-management routines during early spring before fly numbers peak. Building a routine early often helps create more consistent management throughout the season.

What is the best fly management routine for horses?

Most experienced owners rely on more than a single product. Regular washing, coat preparation, routine fly-care application and ongoing management generally provide better results than relying solely on a stronger spray.