Cinderellarockafella
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Hi
How often do you need to apply this as a fly repellent?
How often do you need to apply this as a fly repellent?
Neem oil
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TrasaM
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Was wondering the same thing as I'm going to try it out tomorrow
Auslander
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I used it for a bit, wiped it on twice a day. Be warned - it absolutely STINKS, and if you get it on yourself, you will smell like rotten broccoli curry for several days, no matter how much you shower. Thats why I stopped using it!
TrasaM
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Mine is mixed with bergamot and eucalyptus to mask the pong but yiu can still smell it. Never mind.. Horse won't care
Foxhunter49
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I use the pure Neem Oil,
2 tablespoons Neem
2 " Liquid soap or shampoo.
1 litre of hot water.
I mix it up and sponge all over the horse and it seems to last for two or more days. If they sweat then they will ned more often.
2 tablespoons Neem
2 " Liquid soap or shampoo.
1 litre of hot water.
I mix it up and sponge all over the horse and it seems to last for two or more days. If they sweat then they will ned more often.
Cinderellarockafella
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Thanks for the responses
It does stink but so long as it keeps the flies away
It does stink but so long as it keeps the flies away
sleepingdragon10
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Just do a patch test first, it's strong stuff, some horses have been known to react to it.
That said, I make my own little cuts n scrapes balm using neem(keeps flies off little wounds etc) and haven't had a problem. I also use it in the pony's ears as a fly repellent as he doesn't like sprays round his head.
That said, I make my own little cuts n scrapes balm using neem(keeps flies off little wounds etc) and haven't had a problem. I also use it in the pony's ears as a fly repellent as he doesn't like sprays round his head.