Ridecamp: Re: [RC] attack of the Killer Horseflies

In a message dated 8/22/2002 12:47:29 PM Central Daylight Time, guest@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> I have been using the new fly dope that's like Top-Line for dogs (comes in little tubes, apply it in spots on poll, croup, behined each legs). It seems to keep the gnats at bay but does nothing for the horsflies.  Any recommendations for repellent? 


I use Freedom spot-on, too, but it does not work against horse flies.  I use any standard fly spray just before I head out, brushing it in carefully, on all areas not covered by tack, but especially the croup, dock, flanks, and shoulders.

           Elizabeth Braznell