How to apply and patch test Deosect

Jane&Ziggy

Jane&Ziggy

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I've been prescribed Deosect to keep the flies off poor Ziggy's boy parts. I'd also like to use it to repel flies from his face as it's impossible to keep any kind of fly mask on him.

As these are sensitive areas and it seems to be extremely powerful and unpleasant muti I'm thinking about applying the solution with a sponge, rather than a spray. I also know I should do a patch test but would like advice on the best place to do the test to get a clue on how he will react without risking a really sore spot!

Please let me know what you have tried that has worked.
 
Just wanted to add - I was given it by the vet for her mites so it really only goes on her legs. I have also sprayed it on using an empty bottle. Smelly stuff isn't it??
 
I've sponged it on, I just tested on the sensitive skin inside the back leg, I figured if any skin would react that would. Jess is very sensitive but was fine with it.
 
Our vet advised me to use as a fly spray so everywhere on our sweet itch pony. I use it on the others too as it works really well and lasts days without reapplying. Non of mine have had any issues with it. Just thinking couldn't you get a fly rug and cover the belly cover with it that was your not applying it directly if you'd prefer not to. x
 
yes just be really cautious when handling and using it. I always wear gloves and a mask and prepare the area i am going to be diluting and measuring it out. I use a syringe to draw off the required amount and then I bin it. I always apply with a sponge not a spray and in a stable so there is no blow-back.
 
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Our vet told me to use gloves with it and not try and avoid getting it on my skin. Truth is i have managed to at times accidentally and it hasn't caused a issue, the embarrassing thing is I actually quite like the smell of the horses after having deosect applied:eek::oops:. Although I love the smell of jeyes fluid too, creasote and petrol to name a few, think I'm just a bit odd lol:confused::D:p:rolleyes:. x
 
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hmmm, im no expert at all but i use deosect as its the most effective control of lice and it would be a welfare issue to not keep on top of such things. It’s presumably been tested as safe to use for horses but i wonder if any studies have been done on the long term effects? Certainly nerve and neurological related conditions in people can be linked to use of chemicals in earlier life - a quick google would show it’s a problem in the farming industry and sadly often chemicals such as those used in sheep dip, used by thousands of farmers 30 - 40 years ago are only now showing the damage they did. I do worry that whereas H&S in farming and other industries is always improving - horse owners can often have access to some fairly nasty stuff but not be as aware of risk assessing and correct procedures.
 
Deosect is cypermethrin which is an insecticide which is commonly used on farms etc. as well, there is no reason to think its any less harmful than what the tractors are spraying on the fields and you wouldn't stand under those by choice. I will use it when its really necessary, bit like permethrin which is in most fly sprays, but I try to avoid using it routinely for exactly the reasons you mention @CharliesAngel
 
I'm using DEET at the moment, which is effective but also quite scary. I somehow can't make myself patch test the deosect. I really should.
 
Ha! Didn't see all this! I've had my dad over frim Spain for a few days so have been super-busy with limited internet time.
 
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