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Post by Kelly Marks on Jun 3, 2010 16:19:59 GMT 1
A thread to share your experiences!
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steve
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Post by steve on Jun 3, 2010 16:37:18 GMT 1
I've just been told about Deosect? Think it might be available from your vet only though I've no expericence of it!
Coopers is good, Net-tex is cr@p!!
Was thinking of trying some of the cheap aftershaves I have lying around from naff Christmas pressies! Some are are rank - hoping the flies think so too!!
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Post by clara81 on Jun 3, 2010 16:44:07 GMT 1
Fly-away Defleqt! It actually works! I like Hydrophane (blue tin) but have known sensitive horses swell up in bubbles like a sponge so haven't tried it on my wussy sweet itch pony lol!
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Post by treacletart on Jun 3, 2010 21:49:33 GMT 1
Something with citronella in it.
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Post by jennyb on Jun 3, 2010 22:20:49 GMT 1
Coopers.
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Post by namaste on Jun 4, 2010 9:14:08 GMT 1
neem oil. I add a few drops of citronella, mix with a little warm water and an emulsifier (drop of plant based washing up liquid or soap nut) apply with a cloth.......Brilliant. I rub it in neat along belly top of tail under mane on my sweetitch suffererer. No sweetitch (touching wood ) for nearly 3 years now  |
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Post by namaste on Jun 4, 2010 9:15:22 GMT 1
meant to say I buy a 5 litre container in Spring and that lasts a whole year for 2. I buy it from neem genie you need to phone to buy it in this amount.
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Post by sharonh on Jun 6, 2010 8:01:43 GMT 1
Coopers, the only one that works. Used to get Jungle Formula Wasp Away which worked like a charm on horseflies but they don't make it any more.
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dawnsandy
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Post by dawnsandy on Jun 6, 2010 8:28:32 GMT 1
Coopers, really doe's work and only need apply every two or three days.
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Post by horselover360 on Jun 6, 2010 18:47:16 GMT 1
try garlic or make your own !!
citronella
vinegar
"skin so soft" (its an oil body spray) look it up on the internet.
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Post by lilaclomax on Jun 6, 2010 20:16:40 GMT 1
Tried home made, skin so soft (still use for Shadow's dry skin) and other types...
... Coopers is the only one I believe actually 'works' and is about the same in price per amount used!
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Post by sarahbing on Jun 6, 2010 20:17:11 GMT 1
Jennyb, I've fallen in love with your horse. What a fantastic looking boy ;D
Fly spray, I mix iodine and baby oil a la Hannah Roses' remedy and it really works.
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Post by jennyb on Jun 7, 2010 7:51:39 GMT 1
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calekio
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Post by calekio on Jun 8, 2010 11:53:50 GMT 1
I've tried several... coopers.. deosect.. they work but not for long term like they ment to with mine..
Naf deet spray... made my sweet itch pony even worse!!
I now use a home made one and works just as well as anything shop brought..
Citronella, lemon grass, tea tree and lavender mixed with water a squrt of washing up liquid
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Post by rj on Jun 8, 2010 12:02:42 GMT 1
Avon 'Skin so Soft' works for midges - someone else will remember which product.
It's good for people & horses, and a fisherman discovered how good it was.
I think 'don't over-do the Citronella' is good advice. It has to be well diluted as it can be dangerous if used in unsuitable amounts.
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