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We already use fly predators for the stable flies, which helps immensely for the horses. I also plan on getting guineas and other birds this summer to further take care of bugs around our house, without having to apply chemicals. My kids love to be outside, so I don’t want to have to worry about what has been applied to the yard that they will be running barefoot through.
This year I decided to try something different. Something that would hopefully prevent the problem from ever starting. I went searching and found spray for the pesky flies, that like to eat the dog’s ears, and a dropper for the fleas and ticks. The dropper I applied it like you would frontline, down their back, starting at the end of April. I did a slow jumpstart of sorts for both dogs, applying it every couple days for a week, then once a week, then once a month (I’ll adjust if needed as the summer progresses). So far the dropper has been working to keep the ticks at bay and I really haven’t noticed the flies yet. The best part is it doesn’t matter if my two little kids are climbing and petting the dogs right after, because any of these oils are safe for my kids when they are pure.
Spray Dropper
4 oz Bottle 2 oz Dropper bottle
4 drops Purification 9 drops Palo Santo
4 drops Citronella 6 drops Peppermint
1 drops Cedarwood 6 drops Citronella
2 drops Palo Santo
1 drop Thyme
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We started using the new spray whenever my little girl would go outside, just a quick spray down her arms and legs as she went out the door. The results? Whenever she would slip out without the spray, she would come back with at least one bite. She then started asking for it whenever we went outside. No more mosquitos, or flies, or gnats! Win! The next spring she was swinging with Grandma and informed me she needed to be sprayed because the flies were bothering her.
Keep off Me Bug Spray
- 5 drops of each
- Purification
- Peppermint
- Citronella
- Lemongrass
- Eucalyptus Radiata
- Thieves
- 2 oz Witch Hazel
- 2 oz Water
- Shake before each use
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- Soaps: sodium laureth sulfate - chemical used to remove car grease off floors. It can be damaging to the skin and disruptive to immune and hormonal health.
- Shampoos: phthalates - banned in children's toys, but still used in cleansing products. It is a known endocrine disruptor and very hard for the body to break down.
- Candles and Air fresheners: Formaldehyde - #1 cancer causing chemical. This is what they use to embalm at the morgue....
- Household cleaners: 2-butoxyethanol - known to cause sore throat, narcosis, severe liver and kidney damage.
- Laundry detergents and dryer sheets: alpha-terpineol, benzyl alcohol, and camphor - all cause central nervous system disorders, loss of muscular coordination, central nervous system depression, headaches, nausea, and vomiting.
- Fragrance: a broad category that hides hundreds of chemicals. Fun fact. Companies are not required to reveal the actual chemicals in each "fragrance", keeping the public in the dark about what the true toxicity of the products are.
- Talc, bismuth, parabens, lead, mercury, and mineral oil: all found in store bought skin care and makeup products. They can disrupt the endocrine system, are highly carcinogenic, and have even been found in tumors.
- Equal parts Shea butter and Coconut oil
- Splash of Vitamin E
- Essential oil of choice
- Soften Shea butter (l like to use a double broiler)
- Mix coconut oil into butter until fluffy (about 15 min)
- Stir in essential oils. I use 15-20 drops of Frankincense, Lavender, and Geranium
- Store in glass container
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