Things You'll Need
2 cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon eucalyptus oil
1 cup water
Spray bottle
Funnel
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Horse fly repellent is used to keep all types of flies from landing on and biting the horse. Among these types of flies is the horsefly, a large fly that can grow up to 1 inch in length. The bite from a horsefly can pierce a horse’s skin and draw blood, leaving itchy wounds on the horse’s flesh. Buying a fly repellent to repel horseflies is a viable option; however, homemade fly repellent is just as effective without the chemicals. With just a few simple supplies you can make a homemade horsefly repellent in less than 10 minutes.
Mix the vinegar and water together in the mixing bowl using the spoon. Only a few seconds of stirring is needed to mix the two together completely.
Add the eucalyptus oil into the water and vinegar mixture and stir until the oil has been thoroughly mixed into the water.
Pour the mixture from the mixing bowl into the spray bottle using the funnel to avoid spills. Tightly secure the top of the spray bottle so that no mixture leaks out.
Shake the spray bottle to ensure the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and apply an even layer onto the horse.
Repeat this as necessary, shaking the spray bottle before each use to re-mix the ingredients. Application one to two times a day will typically suffice.
Tips
If flies continue to bite your horse, consider using a commercial fly repellent instead.
References
Photo Credits
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horse's fly's eyes image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.com
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Serena Styles is a Colorado-based writer who specializes in health, fitness and food. Speaking three languages and working on a fourth, Styles is pursuing a Bachelor's in Linguistics and preparing to travel the world. When Styles isn't writing, she can be found hiking, cooking or working as a certified nutritionist.
