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Vera	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 2:14:25 PM I've been reading favorable reports about using Original Listerine mouthwash, mixed 50/50 with water being used as a horsefly repellent. Apparently it has to be the original stuff, not minty fresh or whatever!! Has anyone tried this?
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paul_exe	Posted - 26 Jun 2010 : 11:07:57 PM Originally posted by Pony slave Use baby oil to dilute it (one third Listerine two thirds baby oil) this sticks to the coat and skin much better. I use this as an anti itch on manes and tails and have done for years n years!! It's fly repelling side effects good too though!! I'm actually using the blue flavour at the moment (it was on offer!!!!) but only on the chestnuts as it will stain a grey goat, I found the origional flavour stained the grey also!! PS xx Baby Oil? in a fly repellant, are you being serious. On a sunny day it would be like putting your horse in a deep fat fryer... I would not recommend this.
Spangle	Posted - 26 Jun 2010 : 10:41:08 PM Interesting- think I might have to give this a try!
Pony slave	Posted - 26 Jun 2010 : 9:01:25 PM Use baby oil to dilute it (one third Listerine two thirds baby oil) this sticks to the coat and skin much better. I use this as an anti itch on manes and tails and have done for years n years!! It's fly repelling side effects good too though!! I'm actually using the blue flavour at the moment (it was on offer!!!!) but only on the chestnuts as it will stain a grey goat, I found the origional flavour stained the grey also!! PS xx
Gix	Posted - 26 Jun 2010 : 5:42:22 PM putting a few drops of washing up liquid in the mix and giving it a shake will help it stick to the coat....
alistair leslie	Posted - 26 Jun 2010 : 12:10:50 PM Vinegar also helps repel and heal bites .Dilute80/20 water to vinegar roughly Nice coat also .
lulu	Posted - 26 Jun 2010 : 12:09:03 PM If it worked would use it on me as well having been bitten twice by horseflies.
Goldenmane	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 7:02:14 PM [right]]Well flies dont like mint so I dont see why not!! Originally posted by RAFA The original Listerine tastes disgusting (not like the lovely minty one).
Cate	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 6:17:30 PM Yes, I've heard of it and used it. There was a thread on another forum (egyptian) which suggested it.
avanti	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 5:01:24 PM Well it might just work because thinking about it listerine smells like the fly repellent the local farmer uses on his sheep! Mandy
Kazzy	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 3:37:29 PM Well flies dont like mint so I dont see why not!! Cant see it lasting long on their skin and wouldnt it be a bit sticky in this weather!! worth a try though. Janet
kate b	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 2:33:22 PM Are you going to try it? If you do and it works please let us know - I will be buying it in bulk!
Milotkha	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 2:18:02 PM why not... somethings gotta work and stop those nasty beggers..!
pinkvboots	Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 2:16:14 PM Never heard of that one Vera, might have to give it a go couldnt use the minty one Arabi would think its something to eat.

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