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Customer Reviews for Equitrol II
Equitrol II
Equitrol II is a highly palatable?feed-thru insect control supplement designed?to prevent the development of stable flies and house flies in the manure of treated horses. Equitrol II includes LarvaStop which breaks the fly life cycle by preventing the formation of fly larvae's exoskeletons when they molt (resulting in their death). Equitrol II contains no organophosphates and can be used as part of an integrated pest management program. Reduced risk pesticide.
Average Customer Rating:
(48 Reviews) 43
Rating breakdown 48 reviews
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
43 of 47(91%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Equitrol II
Review 1 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Works great
May 14, 2013
ByBeaniesmommy
fromBoones Mill, VA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"I used Equitrol II several years ago and loved it, so I was excited to see it in SmartPaks. It's pelleted and the horses don't seem to notice it's even in their feed and it works great. No flies, no stomping, no rubbing. The only time I use fly spray is for the little gnats and no-seeums that annoy horses in the early morning and late evening. I highly recommend!!"
Review 2 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Works great in right situation
May 2, 2013
BySportingGoodFarm
fromCaldwell, Tx
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Trainer
Quality:
3
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
of
5
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Review 3 for Equitrol II
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September 18, 2012
Bykorri
fromsonora ca
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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Review 4 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
I love Equitrol II !
June 10, 2012
ByTulieRuth
fromIdaho
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
of
5
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"I have used this product for 2 years now...during Spring and Summer and it works great! The horses love it!"
Review 5 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Good Quality
May 31, 2012
ByClassysmom
fromNew Caney, TX
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
4
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5
Palatability:
4
of
5
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"My horses eat it up and do not seem to have any aversions to this product. I am using this in conjunction with Fly Predators and Mosquito Halt. Although I will say I havent seen a decrease in the larger biting flies, this product (along with the others) seems to have decreased the stable/house flies. I wil continue to use all three throughout our summer months."
Review 6 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Didn't see a difference
May 30, 2012
Byformyponies
fromHuntingtown, MD
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
2
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5
Value:
2
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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Review 7 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Brought Relief!
May 5, 2012
Byponyslave
fromNorth Central Florida
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"I used this product in the past and never had a fly problem. I stopped using it when we had new neighbors with horses move in and they did not use Equitrol. WOW did I get the opportunity to see what having stable flies was like! Luckily the neighbors thought the flies were extremely annoying and we are all using Equitrol now with a greatly decreased fly population!"
Review 8 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Waiting to see the results
April 25, 2012
Byviper
fromPA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Rated
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"With the mild winter, not sure if this is proven yet. Hoping it is when fly season really gets rolling. Started earlier this year, since last year I think I waited to late in the year to get the process to work.
Getting ready to place another order, Giving it a chance this year. lets hope it works."
Getting ready to place another order, Giving it a chance this year. lets hope it works."
Review 9 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
didnt seem to help
October 28, 2011
Bylibby22
fromraleigh, nc
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2
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5
Value:
3
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5
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"I used this product all summer and didnt see any differece in it."
Review 10 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Jury is still out but will try again
October 11, 2011
Byjandalusian
fromColorado
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
4
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"I moved my 2 horses to my house in mountains of CO in July which is the beginning of summer here and the flies were just starting. I started the Equitrol right away. I did have flies, actually quite a few on the hottest sunniest days. It is difficult for me to know how many would have been present if I did not use the product since this was the first year the horses lived here. I was surprised how inexpensive it was. When I bought it I kind of gasped at the price but you do not need much for an average weight horse so it goes a long way and they ate it right up. Sooo, the jury is still out but I will definitely try again next year and will start earlier. Maybe that will help."
Review 11 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Good for the Price
September 28, 2011
ByHalston
fromTampa Bay, FL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"I ordered this for my Hanoverian Cross mare who has really horrific Sweet Itch every summer. I have seen less flies around, but not a huge improvement. I think it would have been more beneficial for her if I'd started her on it earlier in the season (I bought her in July) and if her barnmate were on a feedthru fly control as well. Even with the setbacks we encountered, there was still a visible improvement for her, so I will be continuing to use this product."
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Review 12 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
ALL the horses have to be treated!
August 7, 2011
Bytoniponi
fromDavie, Florida
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
4
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"We used this product at my 4-horse barn for two years with very good results. That was until the property behind us installed about 20 pastured mares. They obviously were NOT treated, because our fly population exploded! We tried to continue with Equitrol, but it just doesn't work if only some of the horses are treated. Now we have invested in very good fly spray, which we use every day at feed time. It was better when we were the only horse-keepers in the neighborhood, and if you ARE, Equitrol will probably work fine for you. We were very happy with it, until now."
Review 13 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Equitrol II
May 30, 2011
Bynorthcountryrn
fromNorthern New York State
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"I have used Equitrol for several years as part of my fly control program. Once, I tried another type of feed-thru, but went right back to Equitrol. I can rely on getting consistent results."
Review 14 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Fly Free So Far
May 11, 2011
BySoltera
fromNC Mountains
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
of
5
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"Last year I used a mineral/salt block with a feed through additive (I forget the brand name) and it worked but there were tons and tons of warnings about how humans have to be careful handling it on the label, which worried me. Equitrol SmartPaks are easy, safe, and VERY effective!"
Review 15 for Equitrol II
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May 10, 2011
Bygreentrails
fromColorado
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
of
5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"Works great,my horses love the taste,a bit pricy when you have four horses."
Review 16 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Fewer Flies Now!
April 20, 2011
ByKaraLeslie
fromFair Play, SC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Barrel Racing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"I started on this product a little less then a month ago and I can already see a difference. The flies are not gone yet, but there are definitely fewer of them. Plus, I have not been using ANY other methods of pest control. (Other than fly spray when I take my horse to a show)"
Review 17 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
I use this every year
April 11, 2011
Bygaiety
fromRhode Island
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"I have been using Equitrol II for many, many years . I have my horse(s) at home so Ican control their supplements myself. Starting Equitrol early in the spring assures me that my fly invasion will be minimum every year. this year I added it to my monthly Smartpak package and just add it to breakfast every day. While nothing will prevent 100% of the flies, the Equitrol keeps things down to a manageable situation with traps and sprays as needed."
Review 18 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Switched from SimpliFly
March 26, 2011
ByCat239
fromSouthwest FL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3
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5
Value:
3
of
5
Palatability:
4
of
5
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Review 19 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Best thing Ive had for flies
March 22, 2011
ByPatience
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Palatability:
5
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5
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"My horse is allergic to flies but this keeps them off of her. I used this all last year and it made a whole difference. Get this for your barn it so works!!!!!!!"
Review 20 for Equitrol II
Overall Rating:
Quite a Difference at My Barn
February 26, 2011
Bys2damiles
fromEastern Shore, VA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Palatability:
5
of
5
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"I have used this product for several summers and I see a large difference between the amount of flies at my barn versus the barn that I work at. There are flies all over everything at that barn, but my horses rarely have many flies to deal with. I wouldn't go a summer without this."