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Fundraising Idea good for bunnies accomodation aswell

VickiP

Wise Old Thumper
I saw this yesterday on another thread http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=291306&highlight=citronella about flies and I know there are loads of talented, needlecrafters etc I was just thinking what a brilliant idea for fundraising, they could be all different shapes/colours like pink hearts for example, just thought I'd mention it in case anyone fancies making some.
These are pretty
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITRONELLA-DI...et_Supplies_Small_Animals&hash=item2563dcef8b
 
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I have some muslin and some lemongrass oil so if I get a chance I'll try making some :)
 
I have some muslin and some lemongrass oil so if I get a chance I'll try making some :)

Mmmm zesty :lol: I might have a go aswell, I'm just thinking what you could put in them, lavender would be nice, I used to have a huge lavender bush that would have been perfect, what about shredded orange and lemon peel? I know I've seen a Christmas table arrangement/pot pourri with cinammon sticks and oven baked orange peel, just thinking of natural fragrances that smell fresh and might repel flies?:wave:

I've been doing some research on this and it would seem there are a few natural deterrents, this is supposed to be effective for approx 6 months you can use lemon aswell just stick cloves into the fruit and hang.

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Hanging mint or basil around the home also repels flies. Hang a fresh pine branch. Flies do not like pine oil. Keep basil well-watered from the bottom so that it produces a stronger scent. Dried ground leaves left in small bowls or hung in muslin bags are also effective. Cloves and citrus peel in bags
 
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