FLIES!

[torontodobielover]

Lily, Strider and I went to the beach today as usual. And there were SO many flies....both dogs were covered. GROSS. I had some camping bug spray in my truck....I took them back and sprayed them....it helped a small bit maybe. Any suggestions for good products to keep flies off?
This is not the norm for the beach. We're there almost every day.....and nothing.... Toronto had a HUGE thunder and lightening storm the other day with a lot of rain...so perhaps that is why? Don't know.
Check out these pics of the storm!
thestar.blogs.com/weather360/2011/08/photos-storm-sparks-amazing-light-show-in-toronto.html

Anyhow....any suggestions would be welcome. Then I can keep something in my vehicle just in case we need it!!!
Thanks.
Sue!

[Shadowlands]

I checked but we must not have copied and brought this over with us when we moved. Here is a great recipe for bug spray and should help with those flies.



Bug Spray for Dogs

Equal parts of listerine (the brown generic one)
apple cider vinegar,
water
1/2 the amount of the other ingredients of Avon's Skin So Soft Bath Oil.
Put this in a spray bottle and shake well before using.
Spritz them all over, brush into skin then wipe with towel.

I have left out the apple cider vinegar and it works just as well.
This spray also will repel gnats etc on people.