Citronella is a well known mosquito repellent as it is used in candles for that purpose so it can only get better when you get that tomorrow. Tall phlox is name of pink flowers I think. They come in white, too. Very pretty!
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kathy! Yes, I think it'll be that much better too. Looking forward to adding that last ingredient and then mixing up batches like these like a grandma after thanksgiving dinner makes turkey soup! hahaha... Tall phlox eh? Got it, I now know another plant name around here. Thanks!
@SaMaNtHa.20234 жыл бұрын
Lemon grass is beautiful sent
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
it's nice I think
@tinachippas70754 жыл бұрын
Looks like it's working. Citronella addition probably would make it even more effective. Darn *skeeters* !
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
I think so too, just one more day and I'll have all ingredients.
@BMWSRR-yd6do4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, Vingear alone can emulsify oils if blended vigorously - that might negate the use of any soap if that becomes an issue.... Your kitchen blender might smell beautiful for a while...BTW, I believe the CO2 from our breath is a mosquitoes primary attractant - dark colours just provide contrast for their rudimentary eyes...Indigenous peoples used to weave head coverings of cedar boughs to keep bugs off, I do the same when wilderness canoeing and run out of Muskoil, it works really well...
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
I wasn't putting soap in to emulsify though, it was to make the mixture a tiny bit thicker so it would "stick" a bit more. I think the oil helps with that as well. I need to do more homework on the essential oils though, always something to learn. As for the skeeters, that's my understanding too about what they are attracted to. There are a lot of traps out there that create co2 to draw them in and one guy said "why would I want to make a device that brings more?" as they seem to be able to detect co2 concentrations from 100 feet away... crazy. Anyways, so my idea is only to create deterrents and just keep them from coming around as much.
@mogauthier10004 жыл бұрын
Dish soap will kill insects and I use it as insecticide in my garden.
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
@@mogauthier1000 true. I wonder if it'll have any effect in such low amounts in my mixture
@ellenneder60944 жыл бұрын
Citranella sounds great addition people put citranella candles on their decks to chase bugs
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Got it today, added it, not seeing a difference but likely is a bit more effective
@maureenawty66292 жыл бұрын
Thankyou 👍
@StableHorseTraining2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@PennyLane662 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video about the goldfish in the pond, but have you thought about adding guppies to the pond? they’ll wolf down any mosquitos that land on the surface & the larvae, downside is though that they wouldn’t survive the winter.
@StableHorseTraining2 жыл бұрын
I'm curious, if I have fish in there already that do the job, why would I buy more fish that will die?
@PennyLane662 жыл бұрын
Goldfish are more vegetarian so are unlikely to make much of a dent in the mosquito population whereas guppies are insectivores & do a much better job. I agree though that the short lifespan of the guppies is a drawback, sorry.
@StableHorseTraining2 жыл бұрын
I've never heard that before. All searches on the internet point to goldfish absolutely loving mosquito larvae and there zero that I have ever seen in the pond, which to me seemed to back up the internet articles. I like the suggestion overall of course but it's working out well so far 😊
@hayathfarm2 жыл бұрын
Try neem oil and coconut oil mix, it prevents mosquito bites
@hazellove21442 жыл бұрын
FYI from an old cook: 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 😊 citronellal probably your main ingredient.
@StableHorseTraining2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@yogibear86864 жыл бұрын
You do such a great job! Horses under your care are very lucky. ❤
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@martineinfrance3 жыл бұрын
Good time to remind this recipe these days. Are you OK Graeme ? I read on French news that US and South Western Canada are going to face an exceptional dangerous heat wave... Sometimes reaching 40°C in BC ? I checked on Canadian press too. Take care for you humans, the horses.. Here each summer, we have it and it is increasing each year.. So far in June it's has been bareable with pics at ~30°C but we've had up to 40°C in some places, previous summers. It's horrible in cities. Death Valley record around 50°C they had 53 ! Some scientists have recorded 80 in some particular places of the Serano desert in Mexico, the hotest desert. No life can survive.. June 27 : I read 33-43° C in Vancouver area. I hope all the trees refresh the air a bit. Your neighbour Saskatchewan 46.6°C. Same in US Oregon.. And tonight they say : British Columbia 46.6°C Siberia 48°C🥵
@tesudarshan17504 жыл бұрын
Look at that beautiful quarter horse 🤗🤗🤗😘😘🐴
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Which one are you referring to? None of the horses in this video were a quarter horse, but perhaps I can help you with the breed if you let me know which one you're pointing out
@scratchgolfer124 жыл бұрын
Sweet assistant you have there. Boy, you really messed up Lena's bangs there for a minute. I feel sure she was embarrassed for her fan club to see her that way (ha ha). Such calm horses after the treatment. Looking forward to more results You are such a great caretaker of our horses Thanks for sharing.
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! She's the best. You're welcome, hopefully I can put together a few more potions here to test before it won't matter anymore.
@kathybradbury4 жыл бұрын
For soap that’s not being rinsed off, I’d go with a Castile soap type...seventh generation or Trader Joe’s natural dish washing soap...also, avoid citrus essential oils (like orange, lemon, etc) as they cause photosensitivity. I’m so happy you found a good recipe!
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kathy! Great suggestion, I'll look around for a better soap.
@mogauthier10004 жыл бұрын
So citronella would not be recommended then?
@kathybradbury4 жыл бұрын
Moreen Gauthier that’s a good question. Citronella is referenced in a lot of these recipes, but if it is a true citrus made from a fruit, I’d say that would apply. I’d look it up and find out tho-it could be extracted from leaves or some other plant part.
@SaltySherry4 жыл бұрын
I substituted glycerine for the soap. It’s good for skin and is used just like soap as an emulsifier to help the oils mix. It works great.
@sintara84423 жыл бұрын
Just get 100% glycerine, way nicer than soap! Citronella has nothing to do with citrus trees except for a simular smell
@pennywebb8674 жыл бұрын
So glad this is working. If it continues to work, you can get a multi gallon jug, mix up huge batch, have it ready to dip and fill your sprayer. I might be wrong but I thought with Lena you did not really spray right side of her neck and rub it on her right ear. Didn't get Luke's right ear also. Can't wait for updates. BTW, I have been using Skin So Soft since the 70's to ward off mosquitoes. This was before they had fancy mosquito repellent name for it. I don't know if it would be cheaper to buy the regular product, or if you even can. I haven't had to use it recently so haven't purchased any but chuckled when you showed your product. I thought, Avon sure did jump on that bandwagon... take good care of yourself and your beautiful daughter. Penny
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
My sprayer is currently being used to kill off weeds.. I'd buy another but they're a bit costly! I might not have got all of her, I sort of rushed it but her whole body was pretty stinky after all that. Skin so soft is cost prohibitive as noted in this video how we just use it on ourselves as it doesn't require much compared to spraying a whole horse.. It works amazingly on us, highly recommended, wish it was cheaper though.. I'm sure Avon's prices have gone up since the 70's
@mogauthier10004 жыл бұрын
Stable Horse Training Maybe dollar/dollarama stores have cheaper spray bottles.
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
@@mogauthier1000 they have the little ones but the sprayer doesn't last long. I was thinking of one of those ones you pump up a bit and spray out
@mogauthier10004 жыл бұрын
Stable Horse Training True those are more expensive but once you find the best bug spray recipe then making larger batches would work well with one of those sprayers.
@pennywebb8674 жыл бұрын
@@StableHorseTraining you think? 😂🤗🤣
@martineinfrance4 жыл бұрын
Hi Graeme and Hailey, thank you for this interesting repellent cocktail👍 it sounds efficient with a lot of ingredients.. Citronella alone is quite efficient too but hated by dogs, with their fine sense of smell. Luke is the more sensitive with bugs. He looks great in his white shirt.. Yes, dark colors attract all the bugs. [I use cidar vinegar for many things. It has many virtues. In salad, lots of vitamins, antiseptic and also to clean objects, wood, metal, get rid of tartar (14 or 20%white vinegar does it even better) , but here I digress] ..😁 In the arctic they have clouds of mosquitos in the summer.🦟 I hope situation improves for you very soon.. But you have a lot humid zones around...
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :) I hope it helps somebody else too.
@martineinfrance4 жыл бұрын
@@StableHorseTraining I'm sure, for horses and perhaps other large animals. Just wondering if horses will continue co-grooming with that smell on and perhaps an odd taste🤔
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
@@martineinfrance They do, not sure if there is an odd taste... probably, but they continue to cogroom quite well
@martineinfrance4 жыл бұрын
@@StableHorseTraining ok thank you, they get used to it as they all smell the same
@jeanclayton5654 жыл бұрын
You can also use skin so soft
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jean, unfortunately the costs are prohibitive as noted in this video. I'm happy to use the small amount required for people as we're only doing skin showing, but horses don't wear clothes and need their whole bodies done! So.. it just takes too much and I need a more cost effective solution.
@fly4uron4 жыл бұрын
How much Citronella do you use
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
It's 20 drops
@starlenekalinski56334 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to the results! I'm so tired of using expensive spray that doesn't work!
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
Results are good, so far it's working well, third day in. Seeing positive results and the costs are low. Probably about 1/6th the cost per bottle. Doing math soon
@dianauyen15218 ай бұрын
Put copper pipe in the water trough for your animals, to protect from algae.
@StableHorseTraining8 ай бұрын
I think the advice to give is to change water often and make sure horses have fresh water... rather than just leave old water for days or weeks.... copper pipes are for the lazy.
@goldleaf33334 жыл бұрын
I wonder if this concoction would work for chiggers on humans? I am bitten and in misery, they are horrible. :) My fault for not using a DEET spray when outdoors. Thanks for the good tips!
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
I think it would work well on people. Just the vinegar might sting a bit if you have any cuts or scrapes (not too different from many other sprays out there)
@JillUdart4 жыл бұрын
Here's a video for you for a fly/mosquito repellent. This first video is how the machine works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmm9oJhrgteXhck and the second video is where he works "smarter" not "harder" with the sprayer kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXaqq6Fupr6seK8
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
wow... I've never seen that outside of the agricultural sector (which these two are obviously in the realms of on a small scale). It might be effective but the cost seems prohibitive for how much you have to do. Every day?
@loveya6324 жыл бұрын
Tim Hortons product placement :D
@StableHorseTraining4 жыл бұрын
haha.. I saw that later and thought that maybe I should call them :)