Guest GalgoMom Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I live in the woods in southeast Massachusetts, and the mosquitos and deer flys are HORRIBLE this year. Even on a 10 minute potty walk, my boy and I get dive-bombed -- they seem especially to swarm my boy, who is brindle and white. He wears Frontline for ticks and fleas, but I was wondering if anyone knew a dog-safe fly spray to keep the mosquitos and deer flys away. I put Off Deep Woods on myself, which helps, but I don't want to put it on him and make him sick. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Couple of drops of eucaliptus (or however you spell it) in a bottle of water and spray on before walking. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GalgoMom Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Great idea! Where does one purchase Eucalyptus Oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) I've always heard that original-formula Listerine--the brown stuff--is effective as a repellent. There was a formula--I think 1 gallon of water, 1 quart of Listerine, 1 cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid--that was popular as a safe cleaning combo to use in kennels but that also was said to repel insects. People talked about using it on horses plagued by flies. I may have to try this for myself since mosquitoes are coming into the house with the dogs and me. There's another variation of the formula here that is recommended as a safe bug repellent for an organic garden. I've heard lots of good reports on this Listerine combo, but I've got to tell you that Snopes isn't impressed with the formula. They say the small amount of eucalyptus oil that might be in Listerine is unlikely to be effective. ETA: Lots of places carry eucalyptus oil. Try a GNC health store if there's one in your area. Edited July 9, 2013 by KF_in_Georgia Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 The Adams flea/tick mist works pretty good for us. I also use it (the water based version) on myself since it is so safe. It seems to repel everything-gnats, ticks, flies etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Great idea! Where does one purchase Eucalyptus Oil? Contact Lorinda GT'er 3DogNite. She is a Young Living representative and their oils are among the best quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeekyLyndsay Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I was at the better quality pet store and they had Eqyss Canadian Marigold Horse Spray. I picked some up, I put is on myself and the pup and it works great. Smells really nice and the mosquitoes leave him alone, which means I don't walk through the fields spanking the bugs off his butt! http://www.amazon.com/Eqyss-Marigold-Fly-Spray-Quart/dp/B007ZVG7RW/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373375314&sr=1-3&keywords=eqyss+marigold+spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 If you use monthly preventatives on your dog, K9 Advantix II claims to have a repelling feature for ticks, fleas and mosquitoes. I use it on Summer but my vet doesn't have the Advantix II and the plain Advantix doesn't have the repelling feature. I have this Avon product for both of us and it seems to work great. I have used it camping in a provincial park and been able to compare Summer to other dogs when we're walking and meeting... and they have mosquitoes and things around them and Summer doesn't really. http://shop.avon.com/product.aspx?pf_id=31314&level2_id=303&pdept_id=344&dept_id=421 Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Burt's Bees has a bug spray that is safe and smells like lemon grass. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Burt's Bees has a bug spray that is safe and smells like lemon grass. That sounds nice. I looked on their website (both Canadian and US) and I can't find it? Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 That sounds nice. I looked on their website (both Canadian and US) and I can't find it? Try here: http://www.burtsbees.com/other/peppermint-products/herbal-insect-repellent.html Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phall Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I use Flys Off for dogs - purchased through Amazon and it works great for my dogs. The only disadvantage is the spray bottle is small so it goes quickly. But I buy several bottles at the beginning of the summer and lightly spray my three hounds before we walk, but just once a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShanYu Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Try here: http://www.burtsbees.com/other/peppermint-products/herbal-insect-repellent.html It seems that it is not available on the Canada site - switch to the US site ( change country at the bottom) and you will see the product in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks, everyone! I'll look for it at Grapehounds while I'm in the US! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I ordered a product called Beat It! that was recommended in another thread recently and it's fantastic! I'm usually a magnet for biting insects and this stuff really works! Keeps them off the dogs too. It contains no toxic chemicals, isn't sticky, smells good, works up to 8 hours, and is safe for all animals. http://www.buybeatit.com/ You can order from Amazon or Jade & Pearl. I ordered an 8 ounce bottle just to try it out. I will be reordering the gallon size. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShanYu Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I was at the better quality pet store and they had Eqyss Canadian Marigold Horse Spray. I picked some up, I put is on myself and the pup and it works great. Smells really nice and the mosquitoes leave him alone, which means I don't walk through the fields spanking the bugs off his butt! http://www.amazon.com/Eqyss-Marigold-Fly-Spray-Quart/dp/B007ZVG7RW/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373375314&sr=1-3&keywords=eqyss+marigold+spray After reading your post I ordered some of this - it really works! Poor Nike is plagued by deer fly (probably because he looks like a deer!) and for the first time in a couple of weeks he didn't drag me home to escape the flies. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bang_o_rama Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 When we were vacationing up in Michigan's upper peninsula, there were a couple of days where the biting stable flies were just insane, hordes of them biting both us and Bang. A local store suggested Centaura Insect repellent (http://www.amazon.com/Centaur-Insect-Repellent-Horse-Rider/dp/B007BQ8WC4) and it worked like a dream. Nothing else we tried helped. The active ingredient is picaridin, which has been used in Europe for quite some time, and has been available for a while in the US, too. It's safe enough to use on infants, so we felt comfortable using it on Bang. Such a relief. When we were vacationing up in Michigan's upper peninsula, there were a couple of days where the biting stable flies were just insane, hordes of them biting both us and Bang. A local store suggested Centaura Insect repellent (http://www.amazon.com/Centaur-Insect-Repellent-Horse-Rider/dp/B007BQ8WC4) and it worked like a dream. Nothing else we tried helped. The active ingredient is picaridin, which has been used in Europe for quite some time, and has been available for a while in the US, too. It's safe enough to use on infants, so we felt comfortable using it on Bang. Such a relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I used Kids version Off Spray with great results in deep woods. If the flies really get nasty we start upgrading to various forms of adult people versions, I know not the best idea, but I'll take that over them getting large welts from deer flies. Alternatively we have been using a product I picked up at a local picnic that is less harmful and so far is yielding great results. http://sadieandmitz.com/bug-be-gone-small/ Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.