Bainbridge Bot Egg Knife

BOT EGG KNIFE BAINBRIDGE A4007

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Age-restricted item: Tom Grady Rural Merchandise staff will contact you to verify you are 18 years or older before this item is shipped. We do not offer shipping of this item to Victoria or South Australia.

A great safe knife to get those nasty bot fly eggs off your horse safely.

Bot flies lay sticky pale yellow eggs on horse's hair, usually on the forearms belly and chest.

Adult bot flies lay their eggs on horses, the flies do this instinctively.

Especially designed to reach areas where bot eggs exists

Will not gouge

Use the BOT EGG KNIFE BAINBRIDGE A4007 to carefully remove bot eggs from your horse's coat during grooming sessions. Apply gentle scraping motions along the legs, neck, and shoulders where bot eggs are commonly found. Use the specialized knife edge to dislodge eggs without irritating the skin. Repeat treatment every 7-10 days during bot season (spring and summer) for optimal control. Tips: For best results, groom your horse in good lighting to easily locate bot eggs, which appear as small yellow or orange clusters on the hair. Clean and disinfect the knife between horses to prevent cross-contamination. Combine mechanical removal with a veterinary bot control program for complete parasite management. Disclaimer: The information provided above is sourced from reputable industry references including Dairy Australia, FutureBeef, MLA, Business Queensland, GRDC and other recognised Australian agricultural authorities. It is intended as a general guide only. Results vary depending on your specific situation, animal class, soil type, climate and management practices. Tom Grady Rural Merchandise recommends consulting with your veterinarian, agronomist or relevant specialist before making product or management decisions for your property. Contact our team on (07) 5482 1692 — we're happy to help.

Common Questions

What is the Bot Egg Knife used for?

It's designed to safely remove bot fly eggs from your horse's coat. Bot flies lay sticky pale yellow eggs on horse hair, usually on the forearms, belly and chest. This knife lets you get those eggs off without harming your horse.

Where on the horse will I find bot eggs?

Bot fly eggs are usually found on the forearms, belly and chest. They appear as sticky pale yellow eggs on the hair.

Is it safe to use on my horse?

Yes. The Bot Egg Knife is designed as a safe knife specifically for this job, and it won't gouge your horse's skin when used as intended.

Do you ship this product Australia-wide?

This item ships by road courier to most of Australia, but we cannot deliver it to Victoria or South Australia. It is also age-restricted: our staff will contact you to verify you are 18 years or older before it is dispatched. Click and Collect from our Gympie store is also available. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 with any questions.

Can you ship this to Victoria or South Australia?

No. Because of state knife and blade laws we do not ship this item to Victoria or South Australia. This item is also age-restricted — our staff will contact you to verify you are 18 years or older before it is dispatched. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions.

Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?

Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.

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SKU: A4007
Categories: Animal Health Equine
Tags: Bainbridge cat:equine-health Equine sharp-tool