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We've always use fly spray in our tents and our family dome was used for 6 years and never had a problem with it damageing the tent.

Me too.  Our last tent we had for 5 years and I've used fly spray in it several times - we never had problems with leaks, & that Lichfield dome survived many a rain battering I can tell you!

I must say I prefer not to use it unless I really have to as it stinks out the tent, and I don't particularly like the smell - especially when combined the the SSS Dry Oil Spray that we are all wearing to stop ourselved getting bitten! 

Quote: Originally posted by alisonme on 30/6/2006

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Is there a difference between canvas and synthetic though, both for aerosols and detergent?  I thought the waterproof coating was bonded to synthetic fabric?  If thats right then should these things make a difference? 

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My tent instructions say " The Tent fabric can be wiped clean using household detergent. Do not bleach or use harsh chemicals."

So I reckon you are right on the detergent front but fly spray may be "harsh chemicals".

How about using one of those Clearlite lamps?

hi

i spray a cloth with deet or similar and hang the cloth  from a loop in tent so its not touching . .(maybe one of the hanging fly killers  would work )

I don't like fly spray as it makes me cough

apperently if you burn citronelle candles OUT SIDE  the insect can still smell them when they have gone out so just leaving them in the tent might work.  

I wouldn't use anything that might effect the tent fabric

Hi, on Outwells website under tips and maintenence for tents they state "Insecticides must not be sprayed in or on the tent." However I have just come back from France and my tent was full of flying bugs I have been using fly spray (sparingly). Whilst I was there I invested in the zapper which has been mentioned - they are great (just dont touch it - ouch!). Also used a fly paper type thing by Raid it comes in a pack of 2 (looks like a do not disurb door hanger you find in hotels) its double sided with this sticky stuff and those flies die instantly! Strangly has a mutli coloured design on it but was great aorund the tent and cheap too!

Those bugs didnt stand a chance with me!!  

we don't use fly spray as they are just part of camping, don't see why they should die when we invade their environment.

I do use deodrant though but only in bedroom pod as I figure it won't hurt that fabric