Bug Spray

Hi, Has anyone found a natural bug spray that works for mosquitos as well as biting flies?
How much DEET can you use on a horse? They seem to sell it in the U.K. for horses, but not in Canada. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Poupart on June 8, 2008 at 7:02pm

Hi! Try the bug spray from Omega Alpha or from Cavalor. I found both are working well and are natural...

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Permalink Reply by Kyra Holmes on June 17, 2008 at 8:07pm

hey,
I use the Marigold spray for my mare and myself! It's natural, and smells great!
you can pick it up at greenhawk usually. it seems to be working very well so far.

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Permalink Reply by Suzanne on August 27, 2008 at 8:20pm

I can't honestly say I've had any luck with natural products at all - including the Marigold.

It seems like different populations of bugs respond to different products.

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Permalink Reply by Natasha Sukorokoff on August 29, 2008 at 7:16pm

Not sure about the DEET, but there's a bug spray that I'm pretty sure is all natural (haven't seen it that recently) and has avocado in it. It seems to keep the bugs away! I saw it a while ago at my local tack shop, but haven't really looked again. It also makes the horses smell nice and shine.

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Permalink Reply by Tracey Smith on October 22, 2008 at 3:18pm

DEET is a carcinogenic poison and I would not use it on ANY LIVING BEING...especially not my horses or children.

I've also used that Marigold spray and it works okay, but personally I prefer Farnam's Repel-X.