
Natural Fly Spray Recipe (Essential Oil-Based)
Dawn DonalsonNotes
🪰 Natural Fly Spray Recipe (Essential Oil-Based)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dish soap (natural, unscented – helps it stick to surfaces)
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops citronella or lemongrass essential oil
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle.
- Shake well before each use.
- Spray around doorways, barn areas, animal bedding, and directly on animals* (test on a small area first and avoid eyes/nose).
🪴 Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tsp olive oil or witch hazel (helps with adhesion and skin conditioning)
- 2 cloves of garlic (crushed) – for an extra punch (steep in vinegar first, then strain)
🐮 Notes:
- Safe for livestock like horses, cows, and goats when properly diluted.
- For dogs: test on a small patch of skin first; avoid use on cats (they are sensitive to many essential oils).
- Reapply every few hours, especially on hot or humid days.