Natural Fly Spray Recipe (Essential Oil-Based)

A close up of a fly on the ground

 

A close up of a fly on the ground

Natural Fly Spray Recipe (Essential Oil-Based)

Dawn Donalson

Notes

🪰 Natural Fly Spray Recipe (Essential Oil-Based)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle.
  2. Shake well before each use.
  3. 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.