Best Fly Spray????

[LauraWinter]

What are people's thoughts on the best fly spray that actually works and doesn't cost a fortune- and where to get it!! Thanks

 

[nobbster]

phazer very good

 

[0ldmare]

Another vote for Power Phaser. Excellent stuff

 

[nobbster]

yep do you use the gel aswell?x

 

[TS_]

Coopers Fly Repellent plus is the best I've found. It's quite expensive but doesn't have to be applied that often and so lasts ages.

 

[Kenzo]

Coopers Fly Repellant Plus.

Power Phaser is good I've heard but it has been known to have adverse affects and burn the skin of sensetives horses and I mean burn (blistering) due to what's in it, so please do a small patch test before using it if you horse has been known to be sensetive to other products, a complaint was made to the company so they may have changed what they put in it since.

 

[Baileyhoss]

I use super fly plus with avacado coat shine - really seems to work on our highland super mutant ninja midges

Made by Barrier Biotech - 1 litre for about £12. lasts for ages and smells gorgeous.

At a recent jumping lesson our instructor came and stood beside b coz she was getting bitten and we had non at all, so I reckons it's effective.

 

[golddustsara]

I third Coopers - its great stuff

 

[donna_mccrate]

i make my own fly spray - there are some really good recipes on the net for natural concoctions - all the ingredients can be found in health food shops and in the kitchen cupboard

smells garlicky though so be warned - but works wonders

 

[wench]

mark todd stuff.

 

[lovecharles]

Ben's 100 -for humans, 100% DEET very expensive but fantastic.

 

[StinkiPinki]

NAF deet, only thing that gets rid of the horseflies that plague my poor horses!

 

[loulabelle]

I have just brought one from a compay called groomers and think it is excellent! seems to last a good while and smells delicious!!!

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Look in Stable Yard there is a sticky post that has loads of recipes on it. I make my own and it works and costs me about £10 a summer

- I have a grey and a piebald that the flies seem to like until they have been sprayed!!

No bites at all so far this summer!! *smug smile*

 

[LauraWinter]

Ooooh thanks SU, that sounds like the most cost effective option so I think I will try that. Failing that (ie if I run out of patience/enthusiasm) I will look in my local saddlers for the ones you guys have recommended. Thanks everyone

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Should say - as you have grey/coloured don't use the tea as it stains the coat

- mine works well without the tea!!

 

[tabithakat64]

Leovet Phaser fly spray is the only fly spray that works on one of mine.

 

[Tinypony]

Yep, Phaser has my vote too. Shop around, it's £3 cheaper in one of our local tack shops than in the other!!
I have tried loads of people's home-made recipes in the past, but none were that efficient. I'm in two minds whether to try mixing something up again, or stick with spending loads of money.