spellbound
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I've heard in the past that Skin So Soft works as a repellant for biting insects. I was wondering if any of you have used it? And what your analysis is.
spellbound said:I've heard in the past that Skin So Soft works as a repellant for biting insects. I was wondering if any of you have used it? And what your analysis is.
spellbound said:I've heard in the past that Skin So Soft works as a repellant for biting insects. I was wondering if any of you have used it? And what your analysis is.
HorseLady said:Ya'll are not at Oakridge today??
changeling said:Nah, we've been mainly sticking to the equestrian center this year. Besides it's HOT out there.
HorseLady said:
Excellent reply!!!!! Rode earlier and it was fine while I was in the woods but when we hit the road and the sun it was time to come home!
Wish we had luck with Skin-so-soft but it's pretty useless around here.
WildHorses said:I just made a batch with H20 for the yearling yesterday and it seems to be working fine. I didn't want to use anything strong with the young one because he likes to lick himself a bit.
I have found that when the normal fly spray doesn't work, I doctor it with a little SSS and some citronella oil. I find that it helps a bit as the oils allow the pesticide to stick to the hair shafts easier and doesn't seem to sweat off as easy. The bugs don't like the smell either. I was told the new duraguard (orange bottle) was the best this year, well not for my flies. I have found that switching sprays every other time helps also :shrug:spellbound said:I was mostly curious about how well it works on horses.
Lilypad said:**Remember to check with your vet before putting anything on your equine friends.**
When using citronella in a recipe, be SURE to use only 100% PURE Citronella oil.
Fly Repellent 1:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup Avon Skin So Soft
1 Tablespoon eucalyptus oil
Fly Repellent 2:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
2 cups mineral oil
½ cup lemon juice
2 tsp. Citronella oil
2 teaspoon eucalyptus oil
2 teaspoon lemon dish detergent
Fly Repellent 3:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 oz citronella oil
2 oz Avon Skin So Soft
Fly Repellent 4:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
Mix one part citronella oil with seven parts water.
If the flies are particularly bad, mix four parts water to one part citronella oil.
Fly Repellent 5:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle
2 Tablespoons dish soap
2 cups water
½ cup white vinegar
Fly Repellent 6:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle
15 oz water
5 oz commercial fly spray
5 oz vinegar
2 oz dish soap
2 oz vegetable oil
Fly Repellent 7:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle
Add six ounces of Skin So Soft to spray bottle full of water.
OK, the horse is taken car of, now what about those flies bombing you every time you walk into the barn?
Try out this nifty fly catcher-
Fly Catcher:
3 cups of water
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
Fill a quart jar with mixture and punch holes in the lid.
Leave jars where flies are annoying!
PrepH4U said:I have found that when the normal fly spray doesn't work, I doctor it with a little SSS and some citronella oil. I find that it helps a bit as the oils allow the pesticide to stick to the hair shafts easier and doesn't seem to sweat off as easy. The bugs don't like the smell either. I was told the new duraguard (orange bottle) was the best this year, well not for my flies. I have found that switching sprays every other time helps also :shrug:
Lilypad said:**Remember to check with your vet before putting anything on your equine friends.**
When using citronella in a recipe, be SURE to use only 100% PURE Citronella oil.
Fly Repellent 1:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup Avon Skin So Soft
1 Tablespoon eucalyptus oil
Fly Repellent 2:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
2 cups mineral oil
½ cup lemon juice
2 tsp. Citronella oil
2 teaspoon eucalyptus oil
2 teaspoon lemon dish detergent
Fly Repellent 3:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 oz citronella oil
2 oz Avon Skin So Soft
Fly Repellent 4:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle.
Mix one part citronella oil with seven parts water.
If the flies are particularly bad, mix four parts water to one part citronella oil.
Fly Repellent 5:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle
2 Tablespoons dish soap
2 cups water
½ cup white vinegar
Fly Repellent 6:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle
15 oz water
5 oz commercial fly spray
5 oz vinegar
2 oz dish soap
2 oz vegetable oil
Fly Repellent 7:
Combine ingredients and use in spray bottle
Add six ounces of Skin So Soft to spray bottle full of water.
OK, the horse is taken car of, now what about those flies bombing you every time you walk into the barn?
Try out this nifty fly catcher-
Fly Catcher:
3 cups of water
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
Fill a quart jar with mixture and punch holes in the lid.
Leave jars where flies are annoying!