Coopers or neem oil?

[Kacey88]

Anyone used both and found one more effective? Both horses moved back to a VERY midgey/fly area and are driven mad.

I tried buying Coopers on amazon and postage to Ireland was going to be £40.... any other places I could get it?

Thanks

 

[Blurr]

Neem. You'll find loads of recipes if you do a search.

 

[Firefly9410]

Neem oil smell makes me feel sick Coopers does not and is sold in my local country store and tack shops.

 

[buddylove]

Tried both and find Neem much more effective, yes it does stink, wear gloves!

 

[wingedhorse]

Link to effective neem product? I bought some online last year, diluted it to instructions, and used it. Little smell and no effect.

Recommendations to which one to buy and how to use much appreciated.

OP - I do find Avon so Soft body spray oil as good for midges, and available cheaply online e.g. amazon

 

[ashlingm]

You may be better getting them the midgey rugs and face mask?

I'd be worried about neem oil wearing off etc ...at least while their wearing a rug they should be alright!

 

[WelshD]

Equimins make a decent neem spray, it doesn't smell half as bad as other neem products and seems very effective

 

[buddylove]

Link to effective neem product? I bought some online last year, diluted it to instructions, and used it. Little smell and no effect.

Recommendations to which one to buy and how to use much appreciated.

OP - I do find Avon so Soft body spray oil as good for midges, and available cheaply online e.g. amazon

I use pro-equine cold pressed pure neem oil. I don't dilute, simply squirt onto a sponge/old brush and apply.
http://pro-equine.com/products/neem-oil