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Discussion on Homemade fly spray
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Levi75
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 - 5:06 pm:
I just heard about a recipe for homemade fly spray using Pine Sol (and Apple Cider vinegar). Does anyone know if Pine Sol would be harmful to the horses?
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Aug 26, 2005 - 5:54 am:
Hmmm there is no doubt if you put straight Pine Sol on the skin of a horse after a while a lot of horses would get irritated. While I am sure you are using it diluted, I really do not know at what point it is not likely to be irritating.
DrO
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Jgordo03
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Posted on Friday, Aug 26, 2005 - 11:52 am:
Janet,
I worry more about the caustic detergents in Pine Sol when I believe that the pine scent is what deters the flies. I use a lot of 100% essential oils and in very small amounts (a couple of DrOps to a tablespoon of carrier oil)pine essential oil is known to repel flies along with several other pests.
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Ajudson1
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Posted on Friday, Aug 26, 2005 - 3:19 pm:
Janet,
This came up some place else awhile back, and I sent a message to the makers of Pine Sol asking about the safety of using it on horses. Their reply was they didn't recommend using it on horses. I think that I would wear rubber gloves cleaning with it, so I don't think I'd want it on my horses skin.
If you do a search here or on the web for home made recipes you'll find many that work just as well as the expensive stuff you buy for horses.
I currently use the Dawn/Vinegar recipe. I add some DrOps of the following essential oils: Cintronella, eucalyptus, lemon, cedar wood. I use the roll type around the eyes and on the ears.
I use white vinegar, it's cheaper than apple cidar vinegar and works just as well.
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