Natural Fly Control Benefits and How to Implement Them
Posted July 2, 2015 in Equine Blog, General by Jeffers Staff
There are thousands of chemicals on the market today used in almost every product you use on a daily basis. You rub them into your skin, you feed them to your children, you drink them down, and you breathe them. If there were a way to get the desired benefits from a natural fly control spray as achieved with a chemical-filled product, wouldn’t you try it? Recognizing that insects are a natural and vital part of keeping a balance in our ecosystem has led to a more environment-friendly approach to fly control. Below are some of the benefits of flies and why it is worth simply repelling them with natural ingredients rather than killing them with chemicals.
Some Benefits that Flies Bring:
- Decompose carcass
- Pollination of flowering plants
- Feed on other unwanted pests
- Used in genetic studies
Essential oils have long been used for health care, beauty treatments, food additives, and their aromatic qualities. These oils are harvested from the seeds, bark, stems, roots, and flowers of plants. The essential oil compounds are what give plants their distinct, and often beautiful, scents, as well as playing a role in protecting them and aiding in the pollination process. There are many different essential oils found in the world today, each a pure and potent essence of its living source. Natural fly sprays containing these oils are effective and safe to use in your home and around your family, pets included.
The Best Oils to Use for a Natural Fly Spray are:
- Citronella
- Cedar
- Eucalyptus
- Peppermint
- Lemongrass
- Cinnamon
- Geraniol
Natural Fly Sprays on the Market:
If you don’t want to make your own fly spray, there are some fantastic options on the market that use these essential oils.
Belly Balm
Our Belly Balm is a top seller with a 4.5-star rating! The soothing bug balm chases away nasty biting insects while helping to heal bites in tender underbelly regions. The balm’s thick consistency provides a barrier against bugs and other hot weather irritants. Contains Aloe, Citronella, and other natural ingredients.
Here’s what other people are saying about Belly Balm:
No Natz Bug Repellent
During the summer, I don’t leave my house without a bottle of No Natz Bug Repellent. I keep a bottle in my car and one in my purse, so I have it wherever I am. It’s amazing how quickly you’ll make friends when you’re with a group of people, plagued by gnats, flies, or mosquitoes, and you pull out a bottle of bug repellent. I love this spray because it contains some of my favorite oils, including lavender, coconut, rosemary, and lemongrass.
Jeffers Citronella Oil
Jeffers Citronella Oil is a natural insect repellent and contains no pesticides. Citronella Oil is obtained from Citronella grass, which is grown primarily in the East Indies and Sir Lanka and native in tropical America. Citronella Oil is economical and easy to use. When the concentrate is mixed, the spray will repel flies, gnats, and mosquitos.
DAC Citronella Spray
The equine and livestock DAC citronella spray is a natural formula that safely and effectively protects your animals. Safe for open or pre-existing wounds, pesticide-free and non-toxic.
For more solutions, see Jeffers’ selection of natural fly control products for horses, dogs, and livestock.
If you have a fly control question, please give one of our specialists a call at 1-800-533-3377 and we will do our best to help you find a solution to your problem!
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