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bunney
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 05 May 2008 : 9:26:32 PM
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Could anyone recommend me a really good fly repellent. My horses are out on a huge field on the Norfolk broads so are gettting attacked quite severely come dusk> Thank you
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Mrs DJ
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Posted - 05 May 2008 : 9:31:08 PM
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| OOOH, what a coincidence - I've just posted a thread in The Panel about Marmite!! |
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Qui Gon Jinn
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 05 May 2008 : 10:17:23 PM
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The best I've found, although by no means the cheapest, is Leovet Power Phaser. It stinks, but keeps everything at bay.............even the dreaded Scottish Midge!! |
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jillandlomond
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Scotland
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Posted - 05 May 2008 : 10:52:51 PM
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Another vote for Leovet Power Phaser here! Really is very effective |
    
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Evie
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England
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Posted - 06 May 2008 : 02:00:09 AM
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| We use Avon Skin So Soft here and it does seem to work! |
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erica giles
Gold Member
United Kingdom
767 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2008 : 08:59:02 AM
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| Just trying a new one called T Trec. It is American, and you only use it every 7 to 14 days dont really know yet whether it is working or not |
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NUTTER
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England
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rhoni
Gold Member
United Kingdom
910 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2008 : 09:58:07 AM
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| One of my mares is badly allergic to Skin So Soft - so am I!! |
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Kazzy
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 06 May 2008 : 10:11:22 AM
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I use Coopers fly repellant. Very expensive about £20 a bottle but
its the only thing that works on mine.
An absolute must for horse flies because they wont come near him with
Coopers on, have tried nearly every other fly repellant on the market
and it either doesnt work or it irratates him.
But at the moment he is being attacked by midges evil horrid things, he came in this morning looking like he has mumps or soemthing because I didnt put anything on him last night.
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erica giles
Gold Member
United Kingdom
767 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2008 : 10:31:07 AM
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| Used to use Derby that you diluted. That was quite effective but not sure whether you can get it any more. |
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shfwarrior
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 06 May 2008 : 12:33:32 PM
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| Must echo the allergy side of skin so soft. my boy swelled so badly he looked like a sharm pei puppy. vets assistant wrote a paper on him |
   
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Mrs Vlacq
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Wales
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Posted - 06 May 2008 : 5:53:34 PM
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SSS works without reaction so far for us, Coopers, had a very essential oil based one last year that was good but can't recall the name, Deet etc... but the very best one is a louse wash which we can no longer get  we make up bottles and sponge it on |
    
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Vera
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 May 2008 : 6:29:19 PM
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Dennis is also VERY allergic to the Avon Skin So Soft.
I am so wary of fly repellents. Dennis is also allergic to the one that comes in a yellow bottle with blue writing. My mare is very allergic to the Barrier Hygiene one.
Slathering their bits in Sudocreme stops the midges biting their delicate areas.
I won't use anything with citronella in it so I am limited in my options and have yet to find one that I am happy with. |
    
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Gail
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Posted - 08 May 2008 : 9:50:22 PM
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Hi,
I also use Coopers and find it the best. I also use a green gel on tails and manes as it clings a bit to prevent rubbing. I have not used Coopers on my yearling yet in case it is too potent for his skin.
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Lori
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England
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Posted - 09 May 2008 : 12:55:03 PM
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I'm having trouble with midges at the moment attacking poor Crunchie
Shes rubbed herself a little raw today even after a refreshing wash and being smothered in flamazine, them little blighters are picking on her so much.
I went to our vet who said its awkward applying anything to her because of the open skin. I'm seriously considering taking a mobile air con unit down to stables, just don't want to cause more problems for her though by creating a draught on her.
I know its great to have summer here but this year i wish it had started a bit later. |
     
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redcomet
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 11 May 2008 : 1:13:01 PM
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i use strong tea (no milk!) mixed with skin so soft, benzyl benzoate, citronella, t tree oil, neem oil, white vinegar, meth spirits, calomine lotion - smells awful and seems to do the trick!
Please make sure you test any new products/home brews 1st as although this mixture has been used for yrs by me, my little filly reacted to something in it and has lost some of her coat  it ,luckily hasnt irritated the skin but really doesnt look great - especially as i'm trying to loan her out at the mo as a brood mare!
judging from the other comments, i'm left wondering whether to point the finger at avon?
double dosing garlic, adding vinegar to water supplies and feeding 6oc or 30oc of sulphur are also helpful |
   
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saraht
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England
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Posted - 11 May 2008 : 6:33:39 PM
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| Mine are in a field bordered by a stream -loads of midges and flies. I was being eaten alive, the horses, however were clear. They have all been seen taking turns in rolling in the wild garlic - smelly but fly free. I have been using their NAF-off today - it's quite cooling too. |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 11 May 2008 : 7:05:04 PM
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| NAF with DEET is excellent!! If you don't want DEET then they do the same without which is also very good! |
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Kirsty5278
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 11 May 2008 : 9:40:46 PM
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I make my own and it works really well.... I did an experiment the other week... covered raz in it and left poor sox without.... sox was being attacked by midges instantly and raz was clear of them!!
I used it last year too... it smells vile but it keeps them beastie free! and its cost virtually nothing!! |
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Rozy Rider
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 May 2008 : 11:26:48 PM
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| I'm also using the NAF with Deet in a tub at the mo, cost £9.98 and seems to work quite well, Mine get done twice a day, all down the midline belly and a bit on the ears to stob the black flys getting in... |
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alistair leslie
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 12 May 2008 : 09:36:46 AM
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I mix vinegar and water-half/half and spray a mist all over .No bites ,very little tail flicking and it is organic . |
    
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MinHe
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England
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rosie
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England
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Posted - 12 May 2008 : 1:23:22 PM
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An old Yorkshire tradition is equal parts cold tea to vinegar.
Seems to work as good as any other fly spray I have used?
I use a spray bottle to put it on.
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alistair leslie
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England
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Posted - 12 May 2008 : 8:08:53 PM
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White vinegar Keran and it can be sponged on but you use more .works wonders. |
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trinity
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Scotland
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Posted - 12 May 2008 : 9:35:06 PM
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| On the recommendation of someone else, we have started adding a garlic supplement to feeds and its working a treat. We bought a big bag from our feed supplier, and on his recommendation we add it to the beet pulp when we first mix the beet up - this helps the garlic bloom better. The horses love it and the good old midge has stopped biting them! I'm wondering how much I can eat and still be socially acceptable! If your not feeding then this probably isn't very helpful. |
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arabic
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England
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Posted - 12 May 2008 : 9:50:52 PM
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| You've got me intrigued Kirsty, need to know what you use in your home made recipe - pleaseeeee! |
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