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Equitrol II

Equitrol II

Equitrol II is a highly palatable additive 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: 4.733 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
14 of 14 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
No flies! November 11, 2009
By toniponi from Davie, Florida
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I have been using Equitrol on four horses for about 6 months. Living in South Florida, there is no "cold" season to kill the flies, so we deal with them all year long. Lately, we noticed they have diminished considerably. At first, since we have been using Equitrol for quite a while, we didn't make the connection. But now, we realize there are hardly any flies at all! We don't even need to spray the horses! The obvious benefit of NO FLIES is made even better by the fact that we don't even have to think about it! We don't have to remember to spray the horses every day and night, before riding, after bathing, etc. There are no side effects that I have seen (except NO FLIES!) I love this stuff!!"

Review 2 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great Product August 19, 2009
By wvridgerider from West Virginia
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Other
Competitor: Rated
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"I have used Equitrol II for five years and my horses could not be happier. Since our winters get pretty cold, I do not start Equitrol II until April which seems to work. I have never had to use any other kind of fly trap in my barn or pasture. It is simple to use and the horses aren't aware that they are getting a supplement."

Review 3 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Great Product July 24, 2009
By DaySpring from Elgin, Texas
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"Love the pellet form, and both horses eat it right up."

Review 4 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great fly control July 6, 2009
By Ritzitclean from Northern California
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Novice
Discipline: Eventer
Competitor: Local/Open
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"This really works well. Even though I am the only one at our barn that is using it, I can say that the droppings in our pasture don't have any full grown flies. This is definitely helping our fly population decrease at our barn!"

Review 5 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Seems to do the job July 6, 2009
By cwoods from Whittier, CA
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"Just got this so still in the testing phase but so far our fly population is down. Wish I would've thought of this sooner"

Review 6 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
fly problem July 4, 2009
By BugDoc from Covington, GA
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Palatability: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
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"We seem to be seeing a reduction in the flies bothering the horses."

Review 7 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
No more flies! June 5, 2009
By trlrdr from Rensselaerville, NY
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"After giving up on another fly management system last year and changing to Equitrol II we are virtually fly free. Before Equitrol II my horses had to be stalled during the day now they are outside 24/7 and much happier. I highly recomend Equitrol II for fly control."

Review 8 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Equitrol II May 25, 2009
By kangaroo from mass
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Western Pleasure
Competitor: Non-competitor
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 2 out of 5 2 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"A+++ Works great, huge difference! A lot less flies."

Review 9 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Flies are gone! May 25, 2009
By Xristina from Los Angeles, CA
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Rated
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I have had a major problem with barn flies for the last few years. My barn is in Southern California and our space for horses is very limited. Which translates into a huge and concentrated fly population. I have had sprayers installed, every known fly trap either hanging, sitting or perched in every corner of the barn, and high powered fans in every stall. I even put all the horses on double doses of garlic!
Since putting everyone on Equitrol II, 4 weeks ago, there has been a major drop in the fly population. I cannot believe that I waited so long to add this product to my horses and ponies supplement buckets. I don't even have to spray them before a ride any more! What a treat!
None of my horses have had an adverse reaction to this sup, nor have I heard of any. Equitrol II has been a blessing!
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Review 10 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Great control May 16, 2009
By Wally from Howell, NJ
I have used this product for: over 5 years
Expertise: Expert
Discipline: Dressage
Competitor: Rated
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"Have used this product for over 5 years and really like the fact that it controls the flies. We have very few of them in our barn and the horses seem much happier not swishing their tails and stomping all summer. Their hooves stay in great shape since they don't stomp and the farrier only comes on his regular schedule. Great product!"

Review 11 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Good Fly Control May 1, 2009
By JDiSciullo from Fair Hill, MD
I have used this product for: 2-5 years
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Trail Riding
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 of 5
Value: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
Palatability: 3 out of 5 3 of 5
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"I have really noticed a decrease in the fly population when all my horses are regularly fed equitrol throughout the summer. They don't seem to mind eating it. However, the raccoons who break into my feed from time to time don't care for it!"

Review 12 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Works great so far April 27, 2009
By SChorse from SC
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
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"I started Equitrol a month ago and so far we have had very few flies show up at our barn...the warmer months coming soon will be the true test."

Review 13 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
So Far So Good! April 20, 2009
By TripleZ from Willard, North Carolina
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
Expertise: Intermediate
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper
Competitor: Local/Open
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"I started my two horses on Equitrol II in the fall of 2008 because my automatic fly system was not able to control the fly population. It's been a colder than normal winter, so fly season is not yet in full swing, however, I have noticed a significant decrease in the number of flys on days that the temp has reached 70's or 80's. If the significant decrease continues thru the summer months, I would highly recommend this product to all. Cost is approximately $12 per month per horse - well worth it!"

Review 14 for Equitrol II

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Works Great September 5, 2006
By NC Mountain Horse Girl from Marshall, NC
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"This product has worked wonders for my two "outdoor horses." I have used Equitrol for two years now and there have been very few house or stable flies since using it. Before that they were everywhere with my horses constantly throwing their heads. Be aware, though, that the product doesn’t seem to help with gnats, black flies or horse flies. The garlic products work better for controlling these. Also know that it only works if all the horses at your barn use the product."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Equitrol II Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  1 out of 1
Quality 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Value 5 out of 5 5 of 5
Palatability 5 out of 5 5 of 5