Hey, have you tried hanging a plastic zip bag filled with water and a few pennies. I've seen this technique often in the past few years.. I'm about to try it myself. Btw.. Thx for video
I tried this for my dog today! Really worked. I didnt have the essential oils, so I just added rosemary and basil leaves to hot water and let them step overnite. Sprayed my dog this morning and et voila! It worked like a charm! No more sand flies while walking him this morning. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts..Maxx and Vasu
Ingredients: 4 cups raw apple cider vinegar (where to buy raw apple cider vinegar) OR make your own vinegar 20 drops rosemary essential oil (where to buy my favorite essential oils) 20 drops basil essential oil 20 drops peppermint essential oil 2 tablespoons liquid oil (olive oil, canola oil, or mineral oil will work) 1 tablespoon dish soap (Like this one)
Ok I made a batch and I tested it and it did remarkably well. My son and I rode through a flooded river bottom and frankly, I would use it on my self. I did, however, add five drops of citronella you also need to keep it shook while applying. Yes the results were fast acting.
To keep fly's away from your horses an cattle...If you can find , have or live near a crab-apple tree, also known as horse apples /Osage-orange The fruit from the tree is non toxic to animals as it is naturally decomposing it gives off a fragrance that repels flying insects. Toss a few in an around the barn an stable an you will be fly free.
Something I saw in a video a long time ago .... this guy kept chickens on his cattle farm, and he would throw the chicken feed on the manure ... sounds gross, but the chicken would eat maggots along with their chicken feed. Apparently it helped reduce fly numbers by a lot
Yes we used a version of fly spray just like this during my 4 H Leader days when we were taking our horses to shows. All our friends in the Horse club loved it. We added a natural bath oil. Avon had skin so soft, just a few tsps was enough as well as the herbal essentials It was wonderful
@@hopeisorange Definitely not on the eyes or anywhere AROUND the eyes since it could mix with their sweat and run into their eyes. Unfortunately most essential oils can irritate and burn the eyes. Some can even blind the eyes like clove oil.
Okay, never mind all you guys that are GOING to try it. Who HAS tried it, and what happened? How long did it work, before you had to reapply it? thanks.
Have you ever tried to spray a cat?! Yeah, this is a channel for me! Really like that fly spray recipe. I did not know you could put a spray top on a vinegar bottle! I am gonna have to get on that too!
Please answer the questions folks have asked. Especially regarding usage on the face!! I want to share this but it’s not addressing the most problematic area. HOW do YOU treat the facial area since the annoying flies often congregate in the poor animal’s eyes. Is it ok to use a cloth gently around that area?? Does this help fight eye flies??
I was watching "Global 3000", great show on PBS, and one segment with Swiss Cows showed their faces and under bellies covered with flies -- made me squirm and feel awful for the cows -- I wondered about 'face nets' for them, which I think would work; meantime this herbal spray is a great workaround which I will be forwarding to the Swiss farmers. THANK YOU!
Yay!!!! You're on TH-cam! I came over as soon as I saw it on Instagram. I was just thinking I needed to find a recipe for flyspray. The cows and donkey are kicking and swishing like mad.
This is an interesting idea! Does it work great on your horses? Instead of essential oils, I made a organic furniture cleaner out of white vinegar and orange peels. Could I use that for the citrus part of the recipe?
1 gal milk jug drill holes in the cap Catch some Carp or any Type of Fish Cut up the fish into pieces that will fit into the jug Add water about 1/ 2 full put the cap back on When the jug is full of dead flies get rid of it.
I have a young bottle-fed calf that has flies everywhere! O have fly bags in her area, which has cut down on the number, but she still has a few especially around her eyes. Can I spray this on my hands and rub it around the eyes, being careful not to get too close to her actual eyes? Thank you for a great recipe!!
So happy that you have joined youtube!!! Welcome :-) Is there a reason you want to use a glass bottle? Personally I would worry that it could break and get glass bits around my horses, yikes...
I am thinking of using Dr Bs since I only have lavender and some citrus oils. The glass bottle tip is amazing. But I find it hard to find spray attachments that keep working. They just seem to stop working , All the products I buy have this issue, as well as the spray bottle I buy!
hi I would like to ask you if you can help me with ticks on cows my father is from Mexico he has cows are infested with ticks inside ears can you recommended something that will help with that problem
I made this and my cow is licking it! Is that normal? Is it safe for her to lick it? Is she licking it bc its stinging her bites and shes trying to get it off?
If you try my DIY fly spray formula, leave me a comment and let me know how you like it!
How long will that 1 spray down, last???? 1 day, 2 days?
Hey, have you tried hanging a plastic zip bag filled with water and a few pennies.
I've seen this technique often in the past few years..
I'm about to try it myself.
Btw.. Thx for video
The Prairie Homestead Does it work for mosquitoes as well? Curious from FL
Do you think this is okay for baby horses? Newborns?
I tried this for my dog today! Really worked. I didnt have the essential oils, so I just added rosemary and basil leaves to hot water and let them step overnite.
Sprayed my dog this morning and et voila! It worked like a charm! No more sand flies while walking him this morning. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts..Maxx and Vasu
Ingredients:
4 cups raw apple cider vinegar (where to buy raw apple cider vinegar) OR make your own vinegar
20 drops rosemary essential oil (where to buy my favorite essential oils)
20 drops basil essential oil
20 drops peppermint essential oil
2 tablespoons liquid oil (olive oil, canola oil, or mineral oil will work)
1 tablespoon dish soap (Like this one)
Ok I made a batch and I tested it and it did remarkably well. My son and I rode through a flooded river bottom and frankly, I would use it on my self. I did, however, add five drops of citronella you also need to keep it shook while applying. Yes the results were fast acting.
To keep fly's away from your horses an cattle...If you can find , have or live near a crab-apple tree, also known as horse apples /Osage-orange The fruit from the tree is non toxic to animals as it is naturally decomposing it gives off a fragrance that repels flying insects. Toss a few in an around the barn an stable an you will be fly free.
Lol.. we have 10 of those trees.....still flies unfortunately
Something I saw in a video a long time ago .... this guy kept chickens on his cattle farm, and he would throw the chicken feed on the manure ... sounds gross, but the chicken would eat maggots along with their chicken feed. Apparently it helped reduce fly numbers by a lot
I just ordered all the items and will try it on my daughter's horses. I will post again a review of the progress. Thank you so much 😊
Yes we used a version of fly spray just like this during my 4 H Leader days when we were taking our horses to shows. All our friends in the Horse club loved it. We added a natural bath oil. Avon had skin so soft, just a few tsps was enough as well as the herbal essentials It was wonderful
We tried it yesterday on our steer it worked great!!! He had hundreds of flies half sitting on his eyelids today they are all gone!! Thks
Can you apply it near the eyes or does it sting their eyes? I’m about to do this and the eyes are one of the areas the flies seem to congregate…
@@hopeisorange Definitely not on the eyes or anywhere AROUND the eyes since it could mix with their sweat and run into their eyes. Unfortunately most essential oils can irritate and burn the eyes. Some can even blind the eyes like clove oil.
I would also try a fly mask like you get for horses
Works great! I have a baby calf and the flies were horrible. This helps keep them at bay.
I was getting ready to ask if it was safe for calves. We have one less than a week old and flies are bothering him.
We did this on our pigs, cows, goats and sheds. It works great I'm impressed
How long does it last? Or how often to you have to apply it?
I'm so glad I found this video. Just made this and my Shay seems to be happier now. Thank you!
Okay, never mind all you guys that are GOING to try it. Who HAS tried it, and what happened?
How long did it work, before you had to reapply it?
thanks.
Have you ever tried to spray a cat?! Yeah, this is a channel for me! Really like that fly spray recipe. I did not know you could put a spray top on a vinegar bottle! I am gonna have to get on that too!
Yup-- gotta love free DIY gear ;)
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You are absolutely right!
I’m definitely doing some homemade sprays because I have two puppies and store-bought are so expensive.
Thank you for your recipes!🤗🌸🍀
Welcome to TH-cam
Been one of you email subscribers for a couple years now
Thank you for everything
Thanks for watching! And glad to hear you get the Homestead Toolbox too!
I'm so glad you took this opportunity! I, too am unfamiliar with this realm, but you give me confidence on so many levels. Great to see you in person!
Thanks Julie!
Thanks so much, Jill!! That was awesome! Keep posting that farm fresh goodness!!!
Thanks for watching Erica!
Thank you soo much for your cow fly spray recipe! The cows say THANK YOU!😁
I just now made this mix and applied . I noticed it whacked the flies that caught some of this . I'm happy , thanks.
Hey, thank you so much this really works! God bless you!!
This is great I needed this today, thank you! saludos desde Costa Rica :)
Thank you for making this video. I’m an incredibly visual learner and videos top blog posts (even with pictures) any day!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Getting ready to try this on a newborn calf!
Please answer the questions folks have asked. Especially regarding usage on the face!! I want to share this but it’s not addressing the most problematic area. HOW do YOU treat the facial area since the annoying flies often congregate in the poor animal’s eyes. Is it ok to use a cloth gently around that area?? Does this help fight eye flies??
Its mazing the way you explained it, seems so simple. Saved me a lot of money to buy expensive fly repellent sprays. Definitely gonna try it. Thanks
i just made that concoction and dammmmn... that really works instantly and eliminate flies too. not just repellant but it will knock it out.
So looking forward to Tuesdays now!
Me too! Thanks for following along!
Love it! This was an awesome video - you're a natural pro!
Oh man, thanks so much! Someday when I grow up I wanna be a real TH-camr like you guys! ;)
Thank you!!
Very cool and looks easy
So excited to “see” you, Jill! Love your newslettters and the amazing tips! We use the DIY fly spray and it works great!!
Yay! So glad you are already using and loving the spray!
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It works awesome!!!
I was watching "Global 3000", great show on PBS, and one segment with Swiss Cows showed their faces and under bellies covered with flies -- made me squirm and feel awful for the cows -- I wondered about 'face nets' for them, which I think would work; meantime this herbal spray is a great workaround which I will be forwarding to the Swiss farmers. THANK YOU!
Jill, I've followed your blog for awhile now. Glad to see you here! I'm your fan from suburbia lol
Thanks for following along Sue!
I’m so excited to watch you guys on here!
Thanks lady! It's gonna be fun! ;)
Omg THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! this is literally the only fly spray I can make because all of the stuff is so simple❣🐴
Did it work?
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Thank you! Will this also prevent ticks? If not, any suggestions as to how? Thank you!
Thanks from Chicago
Seriously, this is GREAT! And we love Doterra, too! :)
It's the best! :)
Yay!!!! You're on TH-cam! I came over as soon as I saw it on Instagram. I was just thinking I needed to find a recipe for flyspray. The cows and donkey are kicking and swishing like mad.
Yay! Love timing like that. What type of flies are you dealing with? Our deer flies are the WORST this year!
The Prairie Homestead - a mixture. Mostly normal flies, but some deer and horse flies too.
That's about what we have. Horse flies are especially nasty!
As always, great tips 👍 Looking forward to seeing you build your channel.
Thanks! Super excited to get going here :)
citronella is great for keeping flies away also
Can't wait to try it we have everything but the Vinagre so I'll just use the white stuff! :D
This is an interesting idea! Does it work great on your horses? Instead of essential oils, I made a organic furniture cleaner out of white vinegar and orange peels. Could I use that for the citrus part of the recipe?
I'm so glad found your vidio, I will try to my cattle. Thanks lot.
Basil and rosemary are incredibly easy to grow yourself
Great sound and video from Chicago
Excellent. Glad I found you. Yes girl more, more. I want to hear from first hand and wholesome. Thank you!
1 gal milk jug drill holes in the cap
Catch some Carp or any Type of Fish
Cut up the fish into pieces that will fit into the jug
Add water about 1/ 2 full put the cap back on
When the jug is full of dead flies get rid of it.
zarbond 21 wonder if using fish emulsion would work?
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Probably all U can Do is Give it a try
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Hello, can one use this spary on dogs to get rid of ticks. Can it used daily on both cows and dogs. Please suggest. Thank you in advance
Thanks so much for the video i was looking for a non toxic spray on my hoses thank you so much again 🐎🐴😘❤
looks good, I will give it a try
Great recipe! Love seeing you on YT again!!
Thanks friend! Excited to figure this whole thing out! ;)
The Prairie Homestead holler if you need anything! 😍
Oh don't worry, I will! 😂
Love the tips and love your sense of humor!
I have a young bottle-fed calf that has flies everywhere! O have fly bags in her area, which has cut down on the number, but she still has a few especially around her eyes. Can I spray this on my hands and rub it around the eyes, being careful not to get too close to her actual eyes? Thank you for a great recipe!!
Yay! I always look forward to your Wednesday email now we'll have to add your channel to our regular line up of other YT videos we watch!
Thanks Nancy! Glad to hear you've been enjoying the emails, too :)
Thank you so much, flies are annoying during summer in my farm for my livestock I hope it is useful.
Thanks a lot for sharing, I will give it a try!!!
So happy that you have joined youtube!!! Welcome :-) Is there a reason you want to use a glass bottle? Personally I would worry that it could break and get glass bits around my horses, yikes...
You can definitely use plastic-- some people just don't like plastic, so the repurposed glass bottle is a nice option
Wooooow !!!! This stuff works so good thanks so much for that 🙏🏽one thing less to worry about thanku
Thanks for this.Flies are awful right now and I want something natural for my horses..Molly and Banjo.I'll try it :)
Thanks for the video , all the way from the u.k , we are going to try this on our horse this week 👌👌
Can I use lavender or jasmin or musk oil to?
could you write all metrial mixed in that spray please
i have never had a fly problem on my cats !!!
Great video. Look forward to seeing more content. Just subbed! 😊
Thank you so much!
I just mix clean water and lavenderoil for bugs in the house. They dont all die but they gi away
Thank you for this video... how often do you reapply? Is this bi weekly or daily or weekly? Thank you.
I'm going to try it on our horse! Thanks
I hope it works for you Laura!
Nice music
This was great, you're a natural! :o)
Aw, thanks! :)
Thanks a bunch super helpful!
Great, thanks !
love this thank you.
Hi, my FRIESIAN has serious allergies to biting flying insects. She's covered in sores. Will this get rid of her sores too?
Thnk u for this remedy.. how can I chat with you??
Do you have to use 3 essential oils
Has anyone tried this? How does it work?
Great start...looking forward to each new video.......
Thanks Karen!
How long does this last i have 9 horses and need something thats not so expensive and harmful as the store products
Hello...
What are the ingredients composition for controlling fly in buffalo, please suggest!
I have peppermint, cedarwood, lemon, lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree oils. Help!
Not lemon, Eucalyptus for sure.
I have a Lemongrass balm! Could I use that on cows around their eyes?
I am thinking of using Dr Bs since I only have lavender and some citrus oils. The glass bottle tip is amazing. But I find it hard to find spray attachments that keep working. They just seem to stop working , All the products I buy have this issue, as well as the spray bottle I buy!
YOU HAVE A MASTIFF!!!!!!!
Yup! He'll make more appearances in future vids, too. He's still a pup and such a dork. ;)
He's gorgeous! I'm glad I subscribed - I'll be on the lookout!
We this remedy work at the side of my house and on the garage?
Thanks
What would you compare this to as far as it being effective . Like broncos fly spray
can l use fairy dish soap
Up in Casper, the deer flies are horrible! Can't wait to try this on my dogs! We are also having a RASH of grasshoppers and earwigs this year too!
Earwigs are the WORST!
Dryer sheets work pretty well for deer flies. Not full proof but quite an improvement.
Please I need to know if I can skip the oli
Is this safe for chickens?
Are the oils important? Cause i dont have any
This is GREAT INFORMATION Ty TY Huggs
Thanks for watching!
Can you show a demonstration to see if flies will comeback after you spray ? Thanks
hi I would like to ask you if you can help me with ticks on cows my father is from Mexico he has cows are infested with ticks inside ears can you recommended something that will help with that problem
Can I use this on dogs?
Do I have to use essential oils? Will it work without them?
I made this and my cow is licking it! Is that normal? Is it safe for her to lick it? Is she licking it bc its stinging her bites and shes trying to get it off?