Coopers Fly Repellant

[showqa]

Similar theme to so many of the threads at the moment - I use Coopers but finding that sponging it on just isn't easy. Is there any reason why you can't put it in a spray - is it because of the chemical and not being able to control it /ending up inhaling it???

Also, I'm having to use it everyday right now - no way will every few days suffice. Is this ok? Thanks.

 

[denisextilly]

I use it watered down on my sweet - itchy mare, who has hardly got any itch's this year ,swear it;s the coopers

 

[jennywren07]

the active ingrediant in coopers is permethrin wich we use at work for things like bedbug/fleas/flys (pest control)

We apply it using a sprayer (although we mix ours up using water and concentrait) I can't think of any reason you couldn't spray it on but do be carefull not to get it on yourself and if you do rinse it off as it can cause a nasty reaction

It might be worth spot testing the spraying on your horse too, just incase spraying creates more contact with the skin than sponging and causes a reaction

ETA: i found this http://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/Coopers-Fly-Repellent-Plus-600ml/productinfo/COO9010661/ it has the dosage and usage warnings at the bottom, can't see anything about not spraying

 

[erinshaw86]

I mix it with water and spray it on.

 

[posie]

ooh - i also swear by it but also have the same problem... thank you - i shall go and buiy a spray bottle
think i'll try it watered down a bit first though as miss-opinionated does have sensitve skin - although the sponging on has been fine so far

 

[showqa]

Thanks for that guys - great info as always!