Fly spray safe for dairy

[MTKitty]

With goats’ metabolism being so weird and very few commercial formulas specific to them, I need a fly spray that’s safe to use on dairy goats.

With the wet spring warming up, mosquitos and deer flies are out. I’d like something I can use on my girls to keep the nasty-bities off and still use the milk for something besides chicken feed and cat treats.

 

[Mini Horses]

I buy permitherin concentrate, mix with water. Generally I spray onto a cloth and wipe their face, legs an butt. If they're in milk, I don't wipe udder, or inside leg next to. Been using for years....no issue beyond a dead fly.

$20-22 @TSC...plant based, works for me.

 

[Ridgetop]

There are also commercia permethrins and citronella sprays. I used a citronella horse spray I bought for DD1's horse. He was allergic to regular fly spray. I found that out after fighting him for an hour in the wash as he kept trying to buck. Got home and he was coveredwith tiny welts. Felt guilty and bathed him immediately. I found a "natural" citronella spray after that and he was fine. I just kept using it on everything.

 

[MTKitty]

Poor baby. At least you recognized the issue and addressed it immediately.

I like the idea of citronella (and the scent). I’ll look for that one first, when I go into town.

 

[peteyfoozer]

We also used Skin so soft

 

[Ridgetop]

I still use Skin so Soft for mosquitoes on myself. Not sure if Avon is around any more.

 

[MTKitty]

Forgot all about SSS.

I just looked. Avon is still around (avon.com). They actually package SSS as an insect repellent, these days. Both with and without an SPF factor. Huh.

 

[Ridgetop]

And it smells good too. Just have to find an Avon lady/man/LBGT etc. Don't want to be hurtful to anyone.

 

[MTKitty]

From the website, it looks like you can order directly from the company. Even Avon has joined the 21st century.

 

[Ridgetop]

Good to know - any time someone says you never use these let's get rid of them I reverently place them back in the cabinet. I keep one in the 5th wheel trailer at all times.