What do you use for fly spray?

Alie · 04-29-2007, 06:39 AM

Years ago I used Avon Skin So Soft....diluted with water. This worked really well. It never bothered my horses or hurt them. It has been 9 years since then and we have horses again.

What are your comments on this and what do you use?

CJ · 04-29-2007, 06:51 AM

I think SSS & water is a great basic spray. Ive also spiked SSS into less impressive or foulsmelling regular sprays. I like good, cheap sprays like Bronco, so I can use liberally & not skimp b/c of cost. Of the 'better' sprays, I like Repel-X. Or Wipe, but RepelX smells better than Wipe. Was given Absorbine spray in the black bottle; was NICE, but $$$

Vyshtia · 04-29-2007, 06:54 AM

I like Pyranha because it works. It is oil based, so dust can collect on the horse (just something to be aware of), but the flip side of that is that it offers long lasting protection for the horse as well. I also spray around my manure bin to keep the flies away from that as well.

Spirited Dougal · 04-29-2007, 06:58 AM

i use NAF-off extra fly repellent it does wonders for my loan horse

Alie · 04-29-2007, 07:07 AM

Thanks people!!! Keep the ideas comming. I am going shopping today!

alley1800 · 05-03-2007, 04:35 AM

I sell Avon so I have used the SSS mix but we have some pretty persistent flies here! I also add a little garlic in the summer months to their feed. I have used Wipe, Bronco and Repel. My favorite now is Zonk It. It smells good, has Lanolin and Aloe in it too and shines them up well. It is also water repellant. It is good for dogs too!

Kitari · 05-03-2007, 05:38 AM

I use Endure. I did have bronco once but yea... I sprayed it directly on a fly and it laughed at me...

haunani · 05-03-2007, 06:03 AM

Right now I'm trying out both DEO Lotion and the Eqyss Marigold spray. So far, I LOVE LOVE the DEO and haven't formed a solid opinion yet on the Marigold.

sorrell · 05-03-2007, 06:14 AM

I have been using Nature's Defense. You can buy a big bottle for about $11 and make about two gallons or more with it. I add a bit of pemethrin concentrate when flies are really bad and it works as well as anything else I have tried.

wpisawesome · 05-03-2007, 06:14 AM

Endure! I used SSS on my horse a few years ago and thought it worked okay it was good to put on their face so it doesn't burn.

04-29-2007, 06:39 AM	#1
Alie Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 171 Images: 33	What do you use for fly spray? Years ago I used Avon Skin So Soft....diluted with water. This worked really well. It never bothered my horses or hurt them. It has been 9 years since then and we have horses again. What are your comments on this and what do you use? __________________ I will never give up on you Chet! I will find you!! "The 1 stupid question is...the question you don't ask" "The 1 stupid research is....the search you did not do"

04-29-2007, 06:51 AM	#2
CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,594 Images: 48	I think SSS & water is a great basic spray. Ive also spiked SSS into less impressive or foulsmelling regular sprays. I like good, cheap sprays like Bronco, so I can use liberally & not skimp b/c of cost. Of the 'better' sprays, I like Repel-X. Or Wipe, but RepelX smells better than Wipe. Was given Absorbine spray in the black bottle; was NICE, but $$$ __________________ One Mare Can Make a Difference Pinky Ribbon

04-29-2007, 06:54 AM	#3
Vyshtia Full Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 195 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 1	I like Pyranha because it works. It is oil based, so dust can collect on the horse (just something to be aware of), but the flip side of that is that it offers long lasting protection for the horse as well. I also spray around my manure bin to keep the flies away from that as well. __________________ Dawn.

04-29-2007, 07:07 AM	#5
Alie Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 171 Images: 33	Thanks people!!! Keep the ideas comming. I am going shopping today! __________________ I will never give up on you Chet! I will find you!! "The 1 stupid question is...the question you don't ask" "The 1 stupid research is....the search you did not do"

05-03-2007, 05:38 AM	#7
Kitari Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery Al. Posts: 1,547 Blog Entries: 7	I use Endure. I did have bronco once but yea... I sprayed it directly on a fly and it laughed at me... __________________ *"Are you going to cowboy up or just lay there and bleed?"* *I am Pro-Slaughter*

04-29-2007, 06:58 AM	#4
Spirited Dougal Full Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Littlehampton in the South of England Posts: 173 Images: 23	i use NAF-off extra fly repellent it does wonders for my loan horse

05-03-2007, 04:35 AM	#6
alley1800 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 157 Images: 3	I sell Avon so I have used the SSS mix but we have some pretty persistent flies here! I also add a little garlic in the summer months to their feed. I have used Wipe, Bronco and Repel. My favorite now is Zonk It. It smells good, has Lanolin and Aloe in it too and shines them up well. It is also water repellant. It is good for dogs too!

05-03-2007, 06:03 AM	#8
haunani Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 2,761 Images: 217	Right now I'm trying out both DEO Lotion and the Eqyss Marigold spray. So far, I LOVE LOVE the DEO and haven't formed a solid opinion yet on the Marigold. __________________ Carmen & Meteor & Mars Am I being smart with you? How would you know?

05-03-2007, 06:14 AM	#9
sorrell Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,536 Images: 30	I have been using Nature's Defense. You can buy a big bottle for about $11 and make about two gallons or more with it. I add a bit of pemethrin concentrate when flies are really bad and it works as well as anything else I have tried.

05-03-2007, 06:14 AM	#10
wpisawesome Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,030 Images: 11 Blog Entries: 1	Endure! I used SSS on my horse a few years ago and thought it worked okay it was good to put on their face so it doesn't burn.

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