ANNIE'S NONTOXIC FLY SPRAY RECIPE

Caution---in rare instances, some horses could have a reaction to this nontoxic fly spray if you spray heavily, then saddle up and go on a vigorous ride. I saddle first, spray second, and re-spray after their post-ride 'shower.''

Whether you use a small spray bottle or a large garden sprayer, the RATIO is still the same.

In your container, pour 1/4 (by volume) Organic Cleaner, or 1/8 Concentrated organic cleaner. Add some Citronella, Lavender, or Eucalyptus Oil, several drops in a small sprayer, a tablespoon in the 3 gallon sprayer.

Citronella oil can be found in most health food stores. I buy it in 8 oz. bottles online. (Here is some extra information about citronella oil, and the plants from which it is made. I am on a ''hunt'' for a great source of Pyrethrum to use in my Homemade Nontoxic Fly Spray, but so far have found nothing suitable for horse care.) Lavender Oil is another excellent insect repellent, though some reports have indicated that Eucalyptus oil is the most effective in herbal repellents, and lasted as long as low concentrations of DEET!!

In the past, I have tried the Concentrate alone, and the Oils alone, and they worked ok. But the combination somehow works the very best!

This past summer, I discovered that just one pint of the Organic Concentrate in my 3 gallon sprayer worked GREAT!! That's a 1/48 concentrate, WOW!!! Talk about Economical!!!

Fill the container with Water, Filtered if possible (this helps keep the nozzles from plugging with minerals; where we live, our water is very hard.)

CAUTION-- Over-filled Garden Sprayers will not work.

Pilar is 30 and does not love being sprayed, but sneaking up on her when she's chowing down on her Equine Senior really works! She needs her nontoxic fly spray to give her some peace in her old age LOL!

After riding, I use a spray nozzle attached to the farm faucet hose-- the horses get a great bath since the Fly Spray is an organic cleaner as well! When all the sweat and dirt is gone and they have dried a bit, i re-spray for the flies. Usually they roll in the dirt after that, but at least the sweat is gone!

For just plain washing, I soak a big sponge with water and apply a drop or two of the Concentrated Organic Cleaner, scrub away, and rinse thoroughly. Simple, easy horse care!

For mosquitoes and gnats that really bother the horses and dogs (and humans too!!), I use the Foamed Organic Concentrate ---it is easy to apply, and VERY economical!
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