Do Mosquitoes Bite Sheep?

Many mosquito species are blood-sucking parasites of wild and domestic mammals including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, horses, dogs, cats, and humans.

Do mosquitoes bother sheep?

Livestock. Blood loss and irritation caused by mosquitoes can have a direct impact on your farm's productivity. ... Sheep and other livestock can suffer from weight loss. Poultry can also be affected by mosquitoes with decreased egg production or even death.

How do I keep mosquitoes off my sheep?

Protect your livestock with dependable Gordon's® Goat & Sheep Spray.
  1. Use on goats, sheep, beef and dairy cattle, swine, and poultry.
  2. Controls horn flies, face flies, house flies, stable flies, horse flies, deer flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and blood-sucking lice.
  3. Ready-to-use insecticide formulation.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.