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Rearguard/Beaphar Fly Guard

Mackers

Mackers

Wise Old Thumper
Has anyone ever used Beaphar Fly Guard before? It appears to do the same thing as Rearguard but looks like it has several advantages.

(1) It's available over the counter rather than via prescription. Rearguard seems to be prescription only.
(2) It lasts for 3 months rather than 8-10 weeks.
(3) One bottle treats up to 5 rabbits (probably only 2 or 3 medium sized rabbits in reality though).

I've usually just relied on daily bum checks but am starting to think I may treat them with something as well, just to be on the safe side.
 
I use fly guard on my bunnies, are aren't particularly at risk from flystrike. If they were I think I would try to get rear guard instead. I believe fly guard stops the eggs being laid in the first place but rear guard goes further and kills any that are already on them?
 
Rearguard will not deter flies, it will only prevent eggs hatching once they have been laid.

I give mine two bum checks a day.

As I went away at the weekend, I treated them with Rearguard "just in case" to be on the safe side. I don't like to put too much chemicals ont them in case there is a reaction.

I would recommend that if you don't regularly treat your bun with Rearguard, then at least have one in for "emergency".
 
think the difference is the fly gaurd.... will deter flys from actually landing on the bun...where as the rear gaurd will allow flys to land but any eggs that get laid will die and not hatch. xx
 
Thanks for the info everyone - much appreciated. Think the Rearguard looks like the best bet. Next question(!) - how on earth do you stop the buns from licking themselves once you've applied it? I don't like the thought of them licking a strong chemical.
 
bunlover said:
think the difference is the fly gaurd.... will deter flys from actually landing on the bun...where as the rear gaurd will allow flys to land but any eggs that get laid will die and not hatch. xx
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Fly Guard says it does kill eggs and early stage larvae :D
 
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