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Customer Reviews for Bug Block

Bug Block

Bug Block's superior formulation of active ingredients kills and repels more than 70 species of pests including the common species of flies, plus hard to kill threats such as Scorpions, Black Widow Spiders, Ticks, Gnats, Cockroaches and Mosquitoes. Use Bug Block on your horses, ponies, and dogs (over 12 weeks old). Bug Block is effective and approved for use as a premise spray; use it in the stall, all around the barn or outside where bugs congregate. Bug Block has staying power, too. Unlike some insecticides, you don't have to repeat daily - its effectiveness lasts for 7-14 days after an initial treatment period. 32 oz & 1 gal
Average Customer Rating:
4.069 out of 5
4.1
 out of 
5
(29 Reviews) 24
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
22 of 28(79%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bug Block
Review 1 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Really blocks bugs!

June 18, 2013
ByMarmaturo
fromConnecticut
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
This fly spray is the best! the flys really don't bother the horses.
Review 2 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

great stuff

April 29, 2013
ByGR82BMOM
fromNORTH TEXAS
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
we live in north Texas and this is the only stuff I have seen literally kill a horsefly! love it!!
Review 3 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Flys be gone!

October 12, 2012
BySmokey28
fromBloomington, IN
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I like Bug Block Fly Spray really well. I have used this product for several years. It does a pretty good job out on the trail especially. I would like to use the "natural sprays" but they don't really last very long. Bug Block does not have a strong smell either, which I like.
Review 4 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Bottom Line: Doesn't Work At All

May 24, 2012
Bytwistoffame
fromBrick, New Jersey
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
you can literally spray half of the bottle of this on your horse, and the flies will be back within five minutes. doesn't work even a tiny bit. I have found that the only product that actually gets the job DONE is Pyranha fly spray. great price too!
 
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Review 5 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Didn't Work For Me

February 18, 2012
Byswmorsync
fromColumbus, Ohio
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
I tried a bottle of this last summer, and I may as well have been spraying water on my horse. Literally drenched my horse's legs in this then watched flies happily land on them right after and annoy him.
 
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Review 6 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

works awesome!

November 2, 2011
ByMistersMom
fromParsonsfield, ME
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
This is my all time favorite fly spray, it seems to last for days!!! I can go 4-5 days without having to spray my horses, this stuff is amazing
Review 7 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

I love this stuff!!

August 26, 2011
ByAshleyT
fromMaine
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I used to use this all the time ( I use a SmartBug Off now) and it always worked amazing! I wouldn't have to reapply this for about two-three days and even then it was mostly just on their legs where it needed to be reapplied! It is a little pricey but it does last a lot longer then the cheaper stuff!
Review 8 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Depends on where you keep your horse ...

March 10, 2011
Bydocrider
fromLongwood, FL
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I used Bug Block fly spray for 2 years at my previous boarding barn, and it always worked great! But I moved my horse a few months ago to a new barn (also in central FL), and have found that it does not work as well.
The main difference between the two barns is that the previous one was in a more rural setting, with acreage and cows and goats in the surrounding areas, and the present one is in a more developed suburban area. So, perhaps the bug population is different enough between the two settings so as to require different fly spray formulas?
Now I'm trying other fly sprays, and waiting to see what works ....
Review 9 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best fly spray I've used

September 2, 2010
Bymagnum
fromWesterville OH
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
No matter what else you do for fly control, when the big bombers come out, you need extra help. Bug Block does help to repel horse flies and deer flies, one big guy died on my Hafflinger's butt and stayed stuck while she tried to get him off! Nothing works 100% on the big flies, but bug block is the best product I have found.
Review 10 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Did not work for me

July 20, 2010
ByAn unseated rider
fromJackson, LA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
I live in South Louisiana and we have very hot and humid weather. I purchased this to try out and was not satisfied. Even after the initial treatment period, it did not last very long. Flies were all over my horse by the next day. And from the first application it never repeled horse flies. It is not cost effective enough for me if I have to reapply daily. I used this product for four weeks and wont again.
Review 11 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

OK fly spray

July 2, 2010
Bydressagelg08
fromFt. Lauderdale, FL
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
This fly spray works okay but you have to use quite a bit. In my opinion, there are better products out there. I am not a fan of the smell. It is relatively inexpensive which is nice since we go through bottles of fly spray in the summer!
I can't say whether its effectiveness really lasts 7-14 days. We work our horses multiple times per week (and we live in Florida); therefore, frequent hosing is required in the summer so we have to reapply often.
Review 12 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Disappointed

June 2, 2010
ByCenTexAggie
fromCentral Texas
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
After all the rave reviews this product has, I thought for sure this was going to be great. I have tried many different sprays and this is about par for mid-grade fly sprays. Not nearly the best, and not nearly the worst either. It lasts for about a day on my horses, maybe a little longer but definitely is not as effective on day 2.
I will opt to try another product next time.
Review 13 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good value

May 7, 2010
Bydressagelg08
fromFt. Lauderdale, FL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Bug Block works well against flies and mosquitoes, but I find that I have to reapply often - maybe because I'm in Florida and it's hot with lots of bugs! I can't imagine it lasting for 7-14 days like the description says. However, the price is great and it smells better than most fly sprays.
Review 14 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

LOVE this stuff!

October 14, 2009
ByTReed
fromSpring Hill, FL
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
The fact that it builds up and retains effectiveness was what drew me to this spray. In reality I'd say I got a good week of protection out of it when I sprayed, but I am in Florida so between rain and sweat, I'd say a week is good. Quite effective and I have used it as a premise spray as well with excellent results.
Review 15 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Does the job

August 14, 2009
Byprettypaint
fromCT
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
For the price this flyspray seems to work well. I would recommend it.
Review 16 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Works Pretty Well

August 13, 2009
ByEHoofprint
fromFL
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
I liked this fly spray the first few times that I bought it but it seemed to lose some effectiveness the last time so I switched to a new brand. When it worked, it worked great and it's a great price!
Review 17 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

I'll buy it again

August 12, 2009
Byride4evah
fromfoothills of NC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
I've been spraying my horse with Bug Block a couple of times a week this summer. He's in a boarding barn with 8 other horses, and the bugs seem to bother them much more than mine.
Review 18 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellent!

August 10, 2009
Bywojack
fromDetroit, MI
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Other
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
We have found Bug Block to be a wonderful product . . . we don't have horses, but we do have a berry bush-tree that attracts lots and lots of flies every summer. And the product has made our backyard life a real pleasure for the first time in a long time . . .
Review 19 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

sweetbriar

July 29, 2009
Bysweetbriar
fromNorth Carolina
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fly spray works well and a good value. I do apply it daily as with any but it does repel that day.
Review 20 for Bug Block
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Value out There for Fly Spray

June 10, 2009
Byloganquarterhorses
fromTexas
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
We are from Texas where there are more creepy bugs than ever and this product kills them fast and protects the horses from the enormous flys. Definitely would recommend!
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