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| Here you will find some Quick and Easy Fly Repellents |
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| Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil. |
| In a spray bottle mix 1 part bath oil to 3 parts water, shake bottle to mix bath oil and water then spritz a fine mist over your horse's body. |
| Comments/Drawbacks. |
| Nontoxic, smells nice, moderately effective in repelling most insect bits. Oily residue is a dust/dirt magnet, therefore needing a full body bath in a day or two. On non pigmented skinned horses or hairless areas, can magnify the the sun's ultra-violet rays and may cause sunburn. Hint: Top-Dress the sun-sensitive areas with a nonchemical sunblock that contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. |
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| Diluted vinegar soultion. |
| In a spray bottle mix 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, shake bottle to mix vinegar and water then spritz onto body. |
| Comments/Drawbacks |
| Nontoxic, mildly effective in repelling most insects that bite for a short period of time, depending on how much your horse sweets. The slightly acidic solution conditions the skin and helps soothe itchiness. |
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| Deep Woods Off aerosol for humans. |
| Spray directly onto horse to repel deer flies and other biting insects while on a trail ride, and to keep ticks at bay in pasture. |
| Comments/Drawbacks |
| Very effective in repelling most biting insects, with a slightly oily base that resists dilution by sweat or dew. The ACTIVE INGREDIENT {DEET} can be toxic to horses. If the bugs are bad and no other repellent is available, use this substitute only sparingly, and only until an approved product is available. |
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