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Personbean61
01/5/2009 at 2:38pm
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just pitched my tent at the campsite and the area is full of flies. A bit like storm flies. Its an overflow area as all pitches have been taken, so this part has not been used in winter. Anyway tent is now full of flies and being an unexperienced camper has anyone got tips on how to get rid of so many from the tent or is it the good old fly spray and dust pan and brush. P.s also paying same price as everyone else!!


Personjohnpodlesak
01/5/2009 at 2:42pm
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we use a portable vacuum to suck the files up, best way without leaving mess on the material.


Persongrapefruitmoon
01/5/2009 at 2:53pm
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To avoid this always keep your doors closed but with the mesh screens to allow the air to circulate. We must do this in Scotland to avoid midges on some sites. Fly spray can ruin your tent.


Personmatt_g
01/5/2009 at 3:49pm
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Get one of these, saw them on ditry sanchez the other day and it looks like it packs quite a punch lol.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ExecutionerTM-Swat-Mosquito-Swatter-Zapper/dp/B000MU2MJA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1241189275&sr=8-4

or one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proteam-475-04-Rechargable-Insect/dp/B000EHOKKU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1241189368&sr=8-9


PersonThe Doozers
01/5/2009 at 4:16pm
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Tru burning a citrus candle can sometimes help.  Why not ask the Site - likely to be a problem they've had before.  Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay.

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PersonAngelicMinx
01/5/2009 at 4:33pm
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Quote: Originally posted by matt_g on 01/5/2009

Get one of these, saw them on ditry sanchez the other day and it looks like it packs quite a punch lol.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ExecutionerTM-Swat-Mosquito-Swatter-Zapper/dp/B000MU2MJA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1241189275&sr=8-4

How much?

They are available in lots of stores here for the grand sum of €2 !!!

They work on 2 AA batteries and are fab though.

Fly tennis anyone? lol

Angie


PersonGlamper Granny
01/5/2009 at 6:29pm
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I've got one - it's fab!  Fun with the midgies, but big blighters like bluebottles and wasps go with a real crack!!!

Wendy


Personmantrachant
01/5/2009 at 11:40pm
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I can't kill a creature. That's my problem. That's why I am such a hopeless gardener.


Personnick+brats
02/5/2009 at 7:45am
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 I would suggest the swatter thingy, as the other type only work at night as flies are not attracted to ultraviolet light unless its the only form of light, midges however are attracted at all times.

Hope this helps.


Personbig b
02/5/2009 at 1:06pm
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I have the swatter thing i havrn't masnaged to hit a fly with it or anything else with it yet yet. But then again i am useless at tennis

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PersonFrancais
02/5/2009 at 5:12pm
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I use Elephants feet!, those coils about the size of a CD, your not meant to use them in the tent, but if you keep out whilst there working all will be OK, then place a couple near the entrance, you can get the special tin holders for about £2, once you have lit the coil you should get a good few hours usage, also when we go out for the evening, I always give the tent a good spray inside with wasp/fly killer, which seems also to do the trick.


PersonAngelicMinx
02/5/2009 at 5:54pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mantrachant on 01/5/2009
I can't kill a creature. That's my problem. That's why I am such a hopeless gardener.

Oh I can !!!

Mosquitos, flies, wasps and those nasty 8 legged freaks ! Well actually, OH has to get the 8 legged freaks as I am too busy having a panic attack lol

Zap em !

Angie



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