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Discussion on Gnats/bugs in ears
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Den845
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Posted on Friday, Aug 8, 2003 - 3:37 pm:
From what I've read, gnats are not biting insects. They are confused with black flies (which look similar). Black flies are the ones that bite. Gnats are just annoying as they like to swarm around the highest point (like our heads), and sometimes accidentally get into the eyes.
Anyway, I've made my own ear covers to sew onto Farnam's Supermask, as I am suspicious that the mesh they make their ear covers from would be too warm in the hot sun. Also, a tip I learned from another horse owner is to apply a thin coat of used motor oil to the areas prone to black fly bites--THINLY in the ears, and between legs, throat area, etc. Isn't messy as it sounds.
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dutch
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Posted on Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 - 12:32 am:
Has anyone had trouble with the flies or gnats getting deep down in the ears?
Is there something I can use to clean out the ears that is safe for horses?
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judyhens
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Posted on Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 - 9:29 am:
The above thread gives some good information. We are in Texas and, with the serious rains we have had, are fighting this also. We may try the Vaseline route around the ears. I can see the little rascals getting stuck in that! Currently, we have found that the original, white Desitin rubbed on the outer and inner top part of the ears does a good job. The skin is less irritated and the hair is growing back where the horses have rubbed the outside of their ears on the fences. We tried the fly masks with ears. The horses succeeded in rubbing the masks off! Anyway, since we are dealing with this also, I will watch this thread with interest!
Judy
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dutch
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Posted on Wednesday, Aug 1, 2007 - 1:53 am:
Thanks Judy.
We had a really wet spring and a really wet winter so the larva has hatched at warp speed.
I'll try the Desitin.
I would use fly masks but I happen to have 4 jokesters and I would imagine the deer would be wearing them by the end of the day. LOL.
I hope the rain has let up for you guys. I hear its just been aweful.
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