Deosect as fly spray

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my horse is being bitten like crazy so thinking of trying deosect as I have heard this lasts longer. Would rather avoid him having to live in a fly rug all summer after being rugged all winter. Has anyone used deosect as a fly repellent? How well does it work? Do you have to mix up a new bottle everytime as I’ve heard it apparently stops working after 24 hours!
Any help would be extremely appreciated
 
Patch test.

It works very well, but if you have a reaction you will know about it. My mare reacted and it was spectacular in a very bad way.
 
AdorableAlice said:
Patch test.

It works very well, but if you have a reaction you will know about it. My mare reacted and it was spectacular in a very bad way.
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I have used it in the past for lice so I know he’s absolutely fine with it 😊 can imagine the reactions can be quite bad with how strong it is, hope your mares okay!
 
Char1995 said:
Would you have to use say the full 500ml diluted ever other week? Does it actually keep the flies away for the full period?
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Oh gosh no!

You have to highly dilute it. Its 10ml to 500ml water

It does work but its not designed to be a topical spray. Its designed to soak into the skin and offer the protection that way.
 
Barton Bounty said:
I apply power phaser.

I make up 5ml with 250ml of warmish water in a jug and sponge it on every two weeks.
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Thank you, will defo give this a go. I’ve been using phaser daily and does tend to work to an extent but like most fly sprays, only lasts for a few hours and I’m not around to reapply it ever few hours
 
I used Deosect for my black cob, who seemed to attract more flies than any of the others. I used it as directed every 10 days or so and it worked really well. I wouldn't spray it personally, I used to sponge it on.
 
meleeka said:
I used Deosect for my black cob, who seemed to attract more flies than any of the others. I used it as directed every 10 days or so and it worked really well. I wouldn't spray it personally, I used to sponge it on.
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Ah amazing thank you! He seems to be the only one being bitten at the moment too on the yard
 
Please patch test!!!
Horses, like people, can react to stuff they have previously been ok with - hence doing a patch test every time before having hair dyed
 
AdorableAlice said:
Patch test.

It works very well, but if you have a reaction you will know about it. My mare reacted and it was spectacular in a very bad way.
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poiuytrewq said:
Please patch test.’
Mt tb can’t bear it
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cauda equina said:
Please patch test!!!
Horses, like people, can react to stuff they have previously been ok with - hence doing a patch test every time before having hair dyed
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This, this and this!

I used it on a horse of mine, it wasn't the first time, but it had been a year or more since last application.

I diluted absolutely correctly.

It was sponged on.

It was also on my hands and had no effect on me.

My poor horse was so distressed, it was pretty instant as he was making a fuss when I started the second side. A few moments later he acted like he was on fire. He spent about an hour under the hosepipe and was still in major discomfort. He had welts for a long time.
 
If spraying wear a mask and goggles/ glasses and if sponging absolutely wear gloves and long sleeves. Pony didn't react to a patch test but it did dry out her skin when applied all over, did the same to any skin of mine it touched also. I gave mine away (as being itchy because your skin is dry is just as bad as being itchy because of midges) and the person I gave it to had no issues whatsoever. It's worth a try imo but do be careful!
 
I used to apply Deosect weekly, and use regular fly spray daily in between under vets instruction on a sweetitch mare.
I did dilute it further than the instructions on the bottle, as she was quite sensitive and using it at full strength irritated her for a couple hours post application.
I used a rag to apply it to the face, and used a pressure sprayer to apply it to the body, and thoroughly washed/rinsed the entire thing out once finished to stop it eating away at the plastic.
I applied whilst wearing gloves, long sleeves, a face shield and usually plugged my nose with tissue as it irritated my nostrils if I didn't.

I also applied it to my other two ponies I had at the time, there was usually plenty left over due to me diluting it so much. Those two were fine and didn't react in any way to it.

Do I think it made a difference? Some, yes. It was certainly cost effective, considering it was about £40 at the time for 250ml, and I was using 10ml in 1l of water, so it was 25 applications out of one bottle.

And yes, you need to mix it up fresh each time :)
 
Red-1 said:
This, this and this!

I used it on a horse of mine, it wasn't the first time, but it had been a year or more since last application.

I diluted absolutely correctly.

It was sponged on.

It was also on my hands and had no effect on me.

My poor horse was so distressed, it was pretty instant as he was making a fuss when I started the second side. A few moments later he acted like he was on fire. He spent about an hour under the hosepipe and was still in major discomfort. He had welts for a long time.
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Yes, I said at the time I may as well have dipped my poor horse in acid. I was unable to horse the poor thing as I literally couldnt get any where near him, it was really horrible.
 
poiuytrewq said:
Yes, I said at the time I may as well have dipped my poor horse in acid. I was unable to horse the poor thing as I literally couldnt get any where near him, it was really horrible.
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He was spinning circles as I hosed. Fortunately, it was a small enclosed yard and I was hosing before even finishing applying. I was already holding him and the hose was out and connected as I'd just washed him.

It was awful.
 
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