Re[2]: Freedom Fly drops
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sam Sue-- Friday, April 19, 2002, you wrote: I used Freedom last year... I have heard that Omaha Vaccine Company had the cheapest prices on the 6 pack but I haven't checked it out yet. Just got a new Omaha Vaccine catalog today. The price on the 6-pack is $32.99, the 4 week is $16.49. I also notice that they're selling a similar new product from Farnam for $9.75 for a 3-pack. This stuff has a lower concentration of permethrin, but more volume so you apply to more of the horse, i.e. along the entire top line in addition to the other spots. It's also supposed to last two weeks. -- Steve McIlree -- Pferd Skipper -- Omaha, NE/Las Cruces, NM, USA The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. --Arabian proverb
Re: Freedom Fly drops
This message is from: Sam Sue Banks [EMAIL PROTECTED] I used Freedom last year, and it helped a lot here in bug land (swamps, humidity, trees) but I also had to use a fly spray. I used much less fly spray, and my horses were more comfortable. I have heard that Omaha Vaccine Company had the cheapest prices on the 6 pack but I haven't checked it out yet. The effectiveness does decrease with washing and sweating, but its still better than not using it. In talking with the company via their information telephone line last year, I asked about using fly sprays with the product, and they said it was OK, and recommend permethrin based sprays. I was concerned about the additive effect, but they again said they had no problems. I use Absorbine Ultrashield, permethrin water based spray, because it lasts, and is safe to use with my synthetic harness (some chemicals are not). To apply the Freedom, I use an old 12 cc syringe, and find I do better with it for application. My horses seemed to move away from the cut edge of the applicator when it touched (yes, I have a primadona sensitive Fjord). Sue Banks and Lilly the primadona (she's so good she's allowed to be one) in hot buggy Virginia. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.343 / Virus Database: 190 - Release Date: 3/22/02
Re: Freedom Fly Drops
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol J. Makosky wrote: Did anyone use the Freedom Fly repellent drops last season and, if so, what did you think of them? Yes, we used the Freedom Fly repellent drops most of last summer. We started with our gourmet fly dinner Fjord, Tobyn. The flies are really attracted to him. We have tried all the home remedies including garlic, which he likes a lot. The repellent drops worked on him pretty much the way it says it does on the box. In other words, the company states that the drops work better after each application. The drops really started working after the second application. What we found with these drops was that it did not keep all the flies and mosquitoes off the horses. We kept applying a light coating of fly spray about once a day. (This may be a drug interaction problem, but we did not see any reactions.) We started using the drops on the rest of the herd shortly after we saw that they were helping Tobyn. We stopped using the drops sometime in the fall. The horses did not have any reactions to the drops, but since the drops are oily, dirt is attracted to the application points. This is a little bit of a problem if you like spotless horses. As far as we could tell, none of the horses licked the application points on themselves or their buddies. Overall, I think the Freedom Fly repellent drops work to reduce the number of flies on the horses, but did not keep them all away. We have to be concerned around here with mosquitoes because of the West Nile Virus, so we are a little reluctant to stop using the spray products. Even though we did use both the drops and sprays last summer, I'm not sure it is safe. Has anyone received any advice on using the drops and sprays at the same time? Since we just went from winter to summer in the last two days, we have not yet started using the drops on the horses this season. We will have to make a decision soon. By the way, I think the drops are too expensive. Curt Pierce Bristow, VA The Fjords say that it is too hot to do anything but eat!
Freedom fly drops
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi List, Did anyone use the Freedom Fly repellent drops last season and, if so, what did you think of them? Here in N. WI, we had about 1 wk of spring and now it is way too bloomin hot too soon. But I did enjoy my first trail ride since Nov. and am happy to see that the trail is open since the big tornado came through last June. The ride yesterday woke up some new muscles and sore areas. If you know what I mean. LOL Today I hooked Heidi to my new marathon vehicle and got brave enough to go beyond the driveway. Heidi performed very nice, but she needs to get in much better condition for the slight hills we have here. She could lose some lbs. too. It is so nice to be looking down on her back and see beyond instead of at her butt. I'm also above all the hair she sheds as she goes down the road. I hope everyone is enjoying our season and keep on Fjording. -- Built FJORD tough Carol M. On Golden Pond Northern Wisconsin
