Things You'll Need
- 1 ounce citronella oil
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 basil leaf
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Keep the dog inside during the day, when the flies are most active. When the sun goes down, the flies substantially reduce their activity.
Make a natural fly repellent. Mix 1 ounce of citronella oil with 1 cup of cider vinegar and 1 cup of boiling water. Add 1 basil leaf and 1 bay leaf. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Apply the substance to the tips of the dog's ears to repel the flies.