Ultrashield Red

Absorbine’s UltraShield Red is a broad spectrum insect repellent designed to deter pests before they bite your horse. Utilizing five different active ingredients, UltraShield Red kills a wide array of irritating or dangerous insects, from the common flies and ticks to no-see-ums and chiggers. In addition, when used as a premise spray, UltraShield Red can also take down four separate types of roach and carpenter ants. UltraShield Red leaves your horse protected from pests with an oil-free shine.

Features:

• Broad spectrum insect repellent
• Kills flies, ticks, no-see-ums
• Contains five active ingredients
• Oil-free, non-greasy finish
• Lasts up to 7 days

What is the best time of day to apply Ultrashield Red?
Ultrashield Red performs best when applied during early morning or late afternoon when insect activity increases, and temperatures are cooler. These conditions help support more even spray coverage and reduce evaporation. Applying before turnout or outdoor exercise helps ensure the horse is protected during peak exposure periods.

Can Ultrashield Red be used on foals?
Ultrashield Red can be used on younger horses when applied according to label directions and with careful handling. Light, even coverage is recommended while avoiding direct spray to sensitive areas. Introducing the product gradually and observing the horse’s response helps ensure safe and appropriate routine use.

Does Ultrashield Red leave residue on tack or blankets?
When fully dry, Ultrashield Red is designed to minimize transfer onto tack, blankets, and grooming equipment. However, light residue may occur with heavy application or friction. Allowing the coat to dry completely before saddling or blanketing helps reduce transfer and keeps equipment cleaner during regular use.

Does Ultrashield Red include coat conditioning or sun support?
Ultrashield Red includes coat-conditioning and sun-supporting ingredients that help maintain coat shine and manageability during regular use. It supports a healthy-looking coat while horses are exposed to outdoor conditions, especially during warmer months when sun exposure and insect activity are more intense.

How does Ultrashield Red differ from other UltraShield fly sprays?
Ultrashield Red is a ready-to-use equine fly spray designed for simple application and reliable everyday coverage. It is commonly used for control of nuisance insects such as house flies, stable flies, mosquitoes, and gnats in typical barn and turnout settings. Other UltraShield formulations may be designed for extended residual protection, enhanced sweat resistance, or targeted control of specific pests like ticks, while Ultrashield Red focuses on balanced daily-use fly control for general equine environments.