10/13/2026
๐ด Bot Fly Season! ๐๐
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Bot flies resemble small bees and lay eggs on your horseโs hair, commonly on the legs and shoulders. Hereโs what happens next:
๐ฅ Eggs hatch: As your horse licks or rubs the area with their mouth, warmth and saliva stimulate the eggs to hatch.
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Larvae enter the mouth: They spend several weeks developing in the tissues of the tongue and gums.
๐ด They move into the digestive tract: The larvae are swallowed and attach inside the stomach, where they can remain for months.
๐ The cycle continues: Eventually, they pass out in manure, develop in the soil, and emerge as adult flies.
This is why bot control belongs in your horseโs parasite plan. Although bots usually donโt cause obvious illness, they can irritate the mouth and stomach. Removing eggs helps reduce exposure, but it wonโt remove larvae already inside your horse.
Not every dewormer treats bots! Ask your veterinarian about the right product and timing for your horseโivermectin is commonly used. Routine f***l egg counts donโt detect bots, so a low count doesnโt rule them out. However, f***l egg counts, can help determine egg counts for all larvae as well. ๏ฟผ
Make checking for eggs part of your grooming routine. A bot fly knife helps remove those stubborn eggs from the hairโuse gently and follow the toolโs instructions.
๐ Pick up a bot fly knife here:
https://link.amazon/B033MZRRj
