#fly spray

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Detail from a 1957 Cooper’s Aerosol ad by totallymystified

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Ooooh cheap. They’ve reduced the price of this almost everywhere. 

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#355 How does fly spray work?

#355 How does fly spray work?

https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/fly-sprays I learned this today. How does fly spray work? By blocking the insect from using its nerves to move its muscles. There are two kinds of fly spray. There are repellents, which are sprays you apply to your body to stop insects landing on you and biting. Then there are insecticide fly sprays that kill the insect. Let’s look at both. Insect…

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DIY Fly Spray?

If using an oil, use a carrier oil in addition to help diffuse it better. 

Seems overall that the chemicals, esp DEET, honestly work better tho. Maybe I’ll save chemicals for the vet and farrier then. 

CITRONELLA:

Contains geranoil which is commonly used in green fly sprays. 

A study claims that citronella is effective, just not as effective as DEET (of course). (3)

Another study says that citronella is as effective as DEET initially but quickly fades.  (4)

both studies suggest mixing with vanillin to up efficacy. (so vanilla essential oil?)

https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/outsmart-fly-spray--14237

https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/ultrashield-green-fly-repellent-8445

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-3156.2011.02781.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3059459/

https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/56119/citronella-MRP-NYSIPM.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

https://www.claytonandclayton.com/natural-mosquito-repellent-research.php

LAVENDER:

Supposedly the smell repels insects.

Some studies suggest it repels insects. 

Bonus calming effect maybe? Also smells good.

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Lavender-Spray-Horses-Repellent/dp/B089QYHZFJ

https://www.maids.com/blog/5-home-friendly-ways-to-get-rid-of-houseflies/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6925501/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317831802_Lavender_eucalyptus_and_orange_essential_oils_as_repellents_against_Ixodes_ricinus_females

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6189689/

https://mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-repellents/lavender/

https://www.claytonandclayton.com/natural-mosquito-repellent-research.php

APPLE CIDER VIENGAR:

Confusing because can also be used as a fly bait in a drowning fly trap?

Also stinks.

Cheap tho. 

It’s implied it does not work as a deterrant but a bait! It smells like rotting fruit to the flies which the flies like. 

https://mosquitoreviews.com/mosquito-repellents/vinegar/

https://theconversation.com/how-to-kill-fruit-flies-according-to-a-scientist-81740

ALOE VERA

Use it to make it stick?

https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/equiderma-neem-and-aloe-herbal-fly-insect-repellent-spray-15997

Combos...?

Just apple cider vinegar

Water + few drops essential oil + some carrier oil

Water, apple cider vinegar, essential oil, carrier oil?

Other Refs:

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Natural-Outdoor-Fly-Repellent-with-Essential-Oils

https://www.saddlebox.net/how-to-make-homemade-fly-spray-for-your-horse/

https://ihearthorses.com/diy-all-natural-horse-spray-thats-effective-inexpensive/

https://www.horseforum.com/threads/fly-spray-for-next-summer-super-shield-green.39357/#post-444827

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6925501/

https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/home-garden/natural-fly-repellents-that-work/

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Homemade Fly Spray Recipe | The Prairie Homestead

You won't believe how easy it is to make this homemade fly spray-- and it gives your animals relief without the use of harmful chemicals.

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Important Safety Tips to Consider By the Horse Owners https://bit.ly/2VMHSwm

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How to Avoid Some Common Fly Spray Application Mistakes https://bit.ly/33T5D9Y

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How to Apply Fly Spray On Your Horse https://bit.ly/2ll0oxH