Citraquin® is the safer, routine first fly spray alternative for real barns

Fly control works when you can stick with it. If a spray feels harsh, smells harsh, or comes with too many question marks, people use it less as the season drags on. That is where fly control fails.

Citraquin® is built for the opposite. It is a citronella powered environmental defense spray designed for repeatable use on horses and around the barn, with ingredient transparency and a clean essential oil approach.

The quiet problem with conventional fly sprays

A lot of sprays are built around intensity. You get the hit, but you also get the tradeoffs that make riders hesitate.

• Strong odor that lingers in the barn
• More irritation risk for sensitive horses
• Extra caution around pets, water, and turnout areas
• A general feeling of “do I really want this on them every day”

Hesitation becomes inconsistency. Inconsistency is where fly season gets loud.

What Citraquin® does differently

Citraquin® is built around essential oils like cedarwood, citronella, and wintergreen, plus a skin-friendly base designed to help the blend apply evenly and dry fast. It is positioned without pyrethrins, pyrethroids, or harsh pesticides, so the routine stays on the calmer side of barn life.

• Routine first design so you actually keep using it
• Ingredient transparency so you know what is on your horse
• Broad use approach on the horse plus the environment
• Light, practical feel so it fits everyday riding and turnout

A simple Citraquin® routine that holds up

You do not need a complicated plan. You need a repeatable one.

Step 1: Start clean

• Brush off dust and dried sweat before spraying.
• Shake well before each use so the oil blend stays evenly mixed.

Step 2: Cover the pressure zones

• Hold the bottle 6 to 8 inches from the coat and mist evenly. Avoid eyes.
• Focus on legs, belly line, chest, neck, and shoulders.
• For the face, spray onto a cloth and wipe gently. Keep it out of eyes and nostrils.

Step 3: Treat the environment too

• Use on stall walls and other barn touchpoints as part of your overall defense plan.
• Sheets and blankets can be part of the routine if your program includes them.

Step 4: Reapply with discipline

• Reapply every 24 to 48 hours as needed, especially after heavy sweat or rain.
• Consistency beats panic spraying. Build a schedule you can keep.

Support the spray with fly masks, manure control, and smart turnout timing. That is where fly season gets easier.

Shop Citraquin® at Three Horse Supply

• Citraquin® Environmental Defense Spray 32oz
• Citraquin® 128oz Gallon Refill
• Shop all Fly Sprays and Environmental Defense

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this meant to replace every fly tool?

No. Fly control works best as a system. A consistent spray routine plus masks, hygiene, and timing usually wins.

Which size should I buy?

The 32oz is the daily driver. The 128oz refill is the move if you have multiple horses or you want to keep bottles topped off all season.

Why does transparency matter for fly sprays?

Because you use it again and again. When you trust what is inside, you stay consistent, and consistency is what works.

Any shipping or availability notes?

Citraquin® is not available for sale in Indiana.

Educational support only. Follow product directions and your veterinarian’s guidance.