How Do You Mix Your Own Natural Fly Repellent For Horses With Neem Oil?
If your horse is suffering from fly bites, consider making a fly spray that contains neem oil. The neem tree is a tropical evergreen that grows in India and Southeast Asia. Neem has been known for thousands of years for its insect repellent and insecticide properties. Neem oils and extracts are powerful weapons to use against flies. For various species of insects, neem disrupts the development of eggs and larvae, inhibits molting in certain stages of insect development, blocks females from depositing eggs and repels both larvae and adults. Neem oil also suffocates insects by physically constricting their airways. Pour 2 cups apple cider vinegar and 1 cup water into your spray bottle. According to the University of California San Diego, high concentrations of apple cider vinegar silence scent activation cells in a fly’s brain. The large amount of vinegar in this recipe is strong enough to repel flies. Combine 1 cup aloe vera lotion with 2 cups apple cider vinegar in the spray bottle if
