Here on "my" mountain in the forest, the midge season starts at the beginning of June and lasts about a month . . . it can be horrendous!! In addition there are the flies (which are always prevalent near sheep, although more so in the hot weather) and assorted other flying pests! Although I tend to cover myself with all sorts of probably noxious substances in an attempt to repel the little blighters, I'm not keen on doing that to my dogs!! I have used this mixture very successfully for many years. It was originally suggested by a Danish Barbet owner who walks dogs in the forest every day. Some of the essential oils are not cheap, but they last for years if stored in a cool dark place. Here is the recipe . . .
In a mister bottle - Mix . . .
IT WORKS and an added bonus is that it smells lovely!!
Disclaimer : I do not claim that this is as efficacious as chemical treatments or is a replacement for them, but I believe it to be safer and I have found it to be a safe and effective compound.
In a mister bottle - Mix . . .
- 2 teaspoons “Plush Puppy” Seabreeze oil
- 1 cup of water (8 fl oz)
- 4 drops of citrus oil,
- 2 drops of peppermint oil
- 2 drops of lavender oil
- 2 drops of sandalwood oil
IT WORKS and an added bonus is that it smells lovely!!
Disclaimer : I do not claim that this is as efficacious as chemical treatments or is a replacement for them, but I believe it to be safer and I have found it to be a safe and effective compound.