Stingfree Animal insect repellent

• Manufacturer: Ballistol
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• • 100 ml
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    Stingfree Animal insect repellent 100 ml
  • Product No.: 26833 / EAN: 4017777268331
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• • 750 ml
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    (Groundprice: 49,27 EUR pro Liter)
    Stingfree Animal insect repellent 750 ml
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• • 5 liter canister
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    Stingfree Animal insect repellent 5 liter canister
  • Product No.: 26832 / EAN: 4017777268324
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Ballistol Stichfrei Animal – insect repellent for dogs and horses

Ballistol Stichfrei Animal is the special insect repellent for dogs and horses that works immediately after spraying and reliably protects your animal for up to 7 hours. With its unique formula, it effectively repels mosquitoes, black flies, ticks, harvest mites and horseflies.

Ballistol Stichfrei Animal gives your dog or horse the tick and insect protection it deserves.

Give your animal peace back – without annoying insects and tormenting itching. It starts working immediately after spraying. A pleasant fresh lemon scent also makes it comfortable to use.

Ingredients of Ballistol Stichfrei Animal

Ballistol Stichfrei Animal relies on the proven active ingredient IR3535. A mosquito repellent with this ingredient provides reliable protection against insects. The spray contains no animal oils.

You can massage the spray into your animal's coat with your hands.

The most important properties at a glance:

• Insect repellent for dogs and horses
• Protects against mosquitoes (including black flies), horseflies, ticks and harvest mites.
• Helps prevent sweet itch.
• Pleasant scent.
• Does not fall under general doping regulations.
• Contains mosquito repellent (IR3535).

Difference between Stichfrei and Stichfrei Animal

Stichfrei Animal was specially developed for dogs and horses and differs from the classic "Stichfrei insect repellent spray" for people. The main difference between classic Ballistol Stichfrei and Ballistol Stichfrei Animal lies in the active ingredients. While Stichfrei for people contains the repellent Icaridin, Stichfrei Animal is based on IR3535.

Even more important, however, is the formula developed specially for animals. Stichfrei Animal is deliberately not oily. This makes it much better and easier to apply to your animal's coat. The spray can be applied effortlessly and spread evenly without matting the coat or leaving a greasy film – a huge advantage, especially for long-haired dogs.

If you only have the classic Stichfrei for people to hand, you can also use it on your dog as an alternative. It also gives your dog effective tick protection. For easy application, however, Stichfrei Animal is the better choice, especially for longer coats.

Tick and mosquito protection for dogs

Dogs are bitten by ticks much more often than people, because of their behaviour and how close they are to the ground on walks. Our four-legged friends react very differently to pathogens such as TBE viruses or Lyme disease bacteria. Some dogs stay healthy despite infection, while others can become seriously ill.

If you want to prevent ticks on your dog, only effective tick repellents such as Stichfrei Animal will help. You can also take steps to prevent infection by pathogens. For dogs, for example, there is the option of vaccination against Lyme disease. Removing ticks quickly is also an important preventive measure, as the Lyme disease pathogens only enter the bloodstream after many hours of feeding. So check your dog's coat thoroughly after every walk and remove ticks immediately.

Ticks – effective tick repellent

Ticks lurk wherever your dog loves to sniff around – in tall grass, dense shrubs and along forest paths. The tick risk is particularly high in damp meadows or near water.

With Stichfrei Animal you significantly reduce the risk of tick infestation in advance. The spray is a reliable tick repellent that works immediately after spraying and protects your dog for up to 7 hours.

Tick protection for puppies

Puppies in particular suffer from tick bites and need protection. Ballistol Stichfrei Animal can also be used as effective tick protection for puppies.

Black flies – preventing itching and redness in dogs

Black flies particularly like to stay near water. Streams, ponds, lakes and damp meadows are their favourite haunts. This is where your dog is most likely to be bitten.

Black fly bites show up as severe itching, redness and small swellings. Your dog scratches excessively, licks the affected areas and is visibly restless. To spare your dog this tormenting itch and other discomfort, Ballistol Stichfrei Animal with the active ingredient IR3535 offers effective protection against black flies.

If your dog has already been bitten by black flies, Ballistol Animal care oil helps relieve the itching and support wound healing.

Harvest mites – paws, belly and ears

Harvest mites are small orange-red arachnids. They are particularly active in late summer and autumn and attack dogs mainly on the paws, belly and ears. The larvae, just 0.2 to 0.3 mm in size, usually lie in wait on dry grass and latch on to dogs passing by.

Harvest mite infestation shows up as intense itching, red pustules and small orange dots on the skin. Your dog scratches and licks the affected areas excessively. The paws are often chewed and licked, the belly shows reddened areas and the ears may look inflamed.

The spray also reliably protects against this parasite infestation for several hours.

Horseflies can also be very painful for dogs

People are afraid of horseflies because we know how painful a horsefly bite can be. Strictly speaking, it isn't a sting, as horseflies have no stinger. The females tear a small wound in the skin with their sharp mouthparts to suck blood. This "bite" is very painful for dogs too.

Puppies in particular suffer from horsefly bites, as their skin is even more sensitive. In some dogs, horsefly bites can even cause allergic reactions, with swelling at the affected spot.

The mosquito repellent IR3535 also protects against horseflies.

Insect repellent for horses

Horses are particularly susceptible to insect bites – whether in the pasture or out riding. Ballistol Stichfrei Animal also reliably protects your horse against ticks, horseflies, black flies, harvest mites and other pests. The insect repellent does not fall under general doping regulations and can therefore also be used on competition horses.

Many insect sprays are simply too small for horses. That's why we offer 750 ml in a practical hand sprayer that lets you protect larger body areas effectively and effortlessly.

For frequent users we also offer a practical value set: the large 750 ml sprayer in a great-value bundle with the 5 litre refill canister.

Black flies – preventing sweet itch

Sweet itch in horses is caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva of black flies. The bites of these little pests lead to severe itching, skin irritation and open wounds as the horse constantly rubs itself. These painful eczemas can spread over the whole body and considerably affect your horse's well-being. They most often occur on the mane, tail and midline of the belly.

By reliably protecting against black flies with Stichfrei Animal, you effectively help prevent sweet itch. If you'd like to find out more about sweet itch and its treatment, our guide "Treating sweet itch with Ballistol Animal" has all the important information and practical tips.

Harvest mites – legs, belly and head

As in dogs, harvest mites cause severe itching in horses too. An infestation shows up as increased stamping or head shaking. Your horse is visibly restless and tries to relieve the itch by rubbing. In horses, the areas most often affected are the legs and pasterns, the underside of the belly (midline), the neck, the head and the crest of the mane.

So when applying Stichfrei Animal, make sure these areas are fully sprayed. The underside of the belly in particular is often forgotten, even though it is one of the most vulnerable areas.

Horseflies can make horses restless

Horseflies are not only painful, they really unsettle many horses. Their bite causes stress, restlessness and defensive behaviour. The sudden pain can also lead to frantic behaviour, which can be dangerous for the rider too, especially when out riding.

Avoid questionable "home remedies" such as boiled walnut shells, garlic or homemade teas – you wouldn't use them on yourself either. If you want real insect protection for horses, rely on a tested repellent such as Ballistol Stichfrei Animal. It provides reliable, proven protection for several hours.

Other insect protection measures for horses include fly screens in the stable, fly rugs, ear bonnets, fly masks and fringe browbands. This combination of proven insect repellent and mechanical protection keeps your horse relaxed and free from tormenting horsefly attacks.

Tick protection for horses

Ticks are not only a nuisance but can also cause health problems in horses by transmitting diseases. As well as well-known pathogens such as Lyme disease and TBE, ticks also transmit dangerous diseases such as anaplasmosis.

Typical symptoms of Lyme disease in horses include fever, lameness, limping, loss of appetite and neurological abnormalities. If you suspect your horse may have a tick-borne infection, contact a vet immediately.

Especially after rides through tall grass, you should check your horse thoroughly and remove ticks immediately with suitable tick tweezers. Pay particular attention to thin-skinned areas with little hair – ticks prefer to attach there.

Ballistol Stichfrei Animal gives your horse reliable tick protection for up to 6 hours. Before riding out, spray your horse carefully and fully on the vulnerable areas to effectively minimise the risk of infection.

How to use Stichfrei Animal

Using Stichfrei Animal couldn't be easier thanks to the practical pump sprayer. For larger dogs and horses, the 750 ml hand pump sprayer is the best choice, as it allows quick and efficient treatment of larger body areas.

Spray Stichfrei Animal evenly onto the coat once a day from a distance of approx. 20 cm. For long-haired dogs, and on the mane and tail of horses, you can also gently massage it in with your hands if necessary.

Avoid the eyes, mucous membranes, irritated skin and wounds. A sparing application is enough for reliable protection. You can find the exact recommended dosage in the table below.

Use Stichfrei Animal with care. Always read the label and product information before use. Reg. no. DE-0013962-19; AT-0021243-0000

Recommended dosage

The recommended application rate is approx. 5 g per square metre of coat surface.

As a guide: one spray of the 100 ml pump spray corresponds to approx. 0.059 g, while one spray from the 750 ml hand pump sprayer corresponds to about 20 times that (1.13 g).

Group	Weight class	Recommended dose
Small dog	0.5 - 7.5 kg	0.3 - 1.9 g
Small to medium-sized dog	5 - 20 kg	1.4 – 3.7 g
Medium-sized dog	10 - 40 kg	2.3 - 5.9 g
Large dog	30 - 60 kg	4.8 - 7.7 g
Very large dog	50 - 80 kg	6.8 - 9.4 g
Pony (e.g. Connemara)	90 - 600 kg	10 - 35 g
Thoroughbred (e.g. Arabian)	460 - 600 kg	29 - 35 g
Warmblood (e.g. Holsteiner)	500 - 800 kg	31 - 42 g
Draught horse (e.g. Noriker)	700 - 1000 kg	39 - 49 g

Recommendation: for anyone who needs larger quantities, we recommend our 5 litre canister. Horse owners in particular can save a lot of money, as the price per litre is much lower than for individual bottles. The canister lets you conveniently refill the high-quality 750 ml hand sprayer at any time. This makes Stichfrei Animal the perfect insect repellent for horses.