Re: fly control

[jtaylor@pyramid.net]

Craig W. Hadley wrote:
> 
> Just a question-I live where the flies and mosquitoes get extremely bad
> around July-Aug.  Is this Deep Woods Off safe for horses?
> 
> Thanks,
> Carrie
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Vervaet's <VervaetP@deruyter.k12.ny.us>
> To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> Cc: TWH Discussion Group <runningwalk@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 1998 10:09 AM
> Subject: fly control
> 
> >VervaetP@deruyter.K12.NY.US
> >To everyone who was interested in replies that I got in the fly control
> >dept:  There weren't many replies (I'm sorry to say).  My newest Horse
> >Journal reviewed fly sprays and placed Clac 86 in the #1 spot.  It is
> >available from Whitman Saddle 1-800-253-0852.  It was rated as the most
> >reasonable as well as the best performing!  It is dilutable so it can be
> >"adjusted" depending on how bad the critters are.  It is made from all
> >natural ingredients too!  I just ordered my first bottle.  Will let
> >everyone know how well it works.  However....last year I found that Deep
> >Woods Off (for people) worked the best when HEAVY fly season descended and
> >sweat was taking off the other stuff every 5 minutes!  I always buy the
> >unscented variety and carry it in my saddle bag for reapplication (my horse
> >has gotten very used to the sound of spray over his ears!)
> >Paula V.
> >
I use off on my horses when we are in the woods and have never had a
problem. If it is safe for us it should be safe for our horses. JT