Fly sprays.......

If you look in the stable yard section, there is a stickie which has dozens off fly sprays listed.

I use:

Avon Skin So Soft
Citronella Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Vinegar
Water
 
Power Phazer by Leovet!!! I have, like lots of other people, have tried so many sprays over the years, I now use Power Phazer which comes in a spray or gel. It absolutely stinks :), but it definately works! I work in a saddlery and it is by far our best seller.
 
15mls citronella
1 teaspoon washing up liquid
5 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons meths
1 cup of strong tea
2 litres of water.

Works a treat!
 
I also swear by Leovet's Power Phaser - it's not the cheapest and smells horrible but does actually work, including repelling horse flies.
 
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The Barrier fly spray or Effol fly blocker are both very good.

The best "shop bought" spray i've ever used is a german make called "Derby" (they make a great hoof balm too), i used it a lot about 10 years or so ago, was fantastic stuff, but i can't find it any where- if anyone knows of where you can get hold of these please let me know!

This year i've also made my own recipe fly spray which, i was quite surprised as to how well it keeps the flies off- i can't remember the exact quantities as it's written down at home- but i've used strong tea with added mint tea, splash of vodka/tiny drop of washing up liquid for mixing the oils, couple drops lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree, vinegar- i did a patch test first to make sure they weren't allergic or anything!
 
I use leovet power phaser which seems to be ok.
for the underside of my mare I use a homemade recipe as the bought fly sprays are too much and she reacts to them here.


15ml Citronella
1 Tbs Dishwashing Liquid
4 Tbs Vinegar
250ml strong Black tea
Lavender Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Add to 2 ltrs Water
 
I've always used the Barrier Super Plus but that doesn't seem to be working this year, so think i'll have to change.

Anybody used the Power Phazer with a sensitive skinned horse??

xx
 
Barrier super plus is very good but expensive when trying to cover a shire x so now he has a sweet itch rug and I just spray his legs/tummy. I try and get him to wear a fly mask but he's not keen.

I'm also going to have fly rug treated with pyrethrin?? to deter the flies evenmore. The horse flies especially have been dreadful this year :-( and are hugely attracted to a big black horse xx
 
K27 said:
The Barrier fly spray or Effol fly blocker are both very good.

The best "shop bought" spray i've ever used is a german make called "Derby" (they make a great hoof balm too), i used it a lot about 10 years or so ago, was fantastic stuff, but i can't find it any where- if anyone knows of where you can get hold of these please let me know!

This year i've also made my own recipe fly spray which, i was quite surprised as to how well it keeps the flies off- i can't remember the exact quantities as it's written down at home- but i've used strong tea with added mint tea, splash of vodka/tiny drop of washing up liquid for mixing the oils, couple drops lavender, eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree, vinegar- i did a patch test first to make sure they weren't allergic or anything!
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I also meant to add that i also have some deosect that i treat them with from time to time (use it for my little coblet who has hairy legs!)- it's really economical as you have to mix it up with water to make a spray or you can sponge on (which i find easier)- they never have any flies around them when they have that on!
 
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