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11/9/2016 at 8:13am
 Location:  Whitchurch shrops
 Outfit: Swift conqueror 480
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Does any one else have this problem
We store our caravan on a farm .
Excellent facillities and space . However a working farm so lots of flies.
We have lots of fly poo spots over the van . They do come off easily but around the door there is a gap and they must be using this as a toilet. It has a lot of fly poo spots .
We were thinking of putting a strip around the door . We thought maybe the trim that people tread through the awning track . But would this leak and let water in .
Any ideas or does any one else have this problem . I never see anyone else on the storage site to ask them . also I'm worried about them getting in the fridge vents .


11/9/2016 at 8:32am
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Elddis Majestic 155
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Hi,
Some years ago ,my eldest son moved into a house which had been shut up for weeks.
When we went in there were flies everywhere,it was disgusting.
A local lady gave us a lavender plant and the effect was almost instantaneous ,they all left rapidly.
Not sure if it would have the same effect outdoors but perhaps a pot outside by the "toilet area"
A link below might be helpful.
Regards,
Greg



http://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/herbs-deter-flies-naturally.htm

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11/9/2016 at 8:51am
 Location: Teesside
 Outfit: Challenger Sport 524 + Volvo V90 D5
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Have you thought about a different site with no flies?

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11/9/2016 at 11:37am
 Location:  Whitchurch shrops
 Outfit: Swift conqueror 480
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Quote: Originally posted by Hairywol on 11/9/2016
Have yofffu thought about a different site with no flies?



We have only just gone to this site from a very insecure location .
It's so easy to park and drive in and out .
This has made it much easier for me .


11/9/2016 at 5:50pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Pennine Countryman 2010
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What about using a cover that covers the whole van?   I realise it will be extra work to put on / take off. And you would then have a cover with the mess on to sort out.....but just an idea.   


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11/9/2016 at 8:35pm
 Location:  Whitchurch shrops
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Quote: Originally posted by Marshmallowqueen on 11/9/2016
What about using a cover that covers the whole van?   I realise it will be extra work to put on / take off. And you would then have a cover with the mess on to sort out.....but just an idea.   



Yes thank you I have been enquiringly about this . We may go to the NEC to ask about one.




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