Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:13 pm
He seems to have that in common with the midges!Goodlife1970 wrote:but the faintest whiff of something floral........
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:40 pm
A neighbour of mine planted an Indian Bean Tree in her garden as that was supposed to deter flies... not sure whether it worked as we moved away.
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:42 pm
I should add... that we didn't move away because she planted an Indian Bean Tree 
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:09 am
I don,t think the woodland variety is very floral 
If I remember correctly, it isn,t very pleasant at all. Works though
If I remember correctly, it isn,t very pleasant at all. Works though
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:21 am
are we in danger of creating another 101 list? Have I created a monster
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:30 am
5. Sticky fly traps
6. Don't live near cows
7. Ask Nev to send you a hat with corks hanging off it!
6. Don't live near cows
7. Ask Nev to send you a hat with corks hanging off it!
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:01 am
Arrrrgh! REAL Aussies DON'T wear hats with corks...................I'm sure that it was invented for TV (PS we actually eat the flies instead!)Millymollymandy wrote:5. Sticky fly traps
6. Don't live near cows
7. Ask Nev to send you a hat with corks hanging off it!
Nev
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:42 pm
The turks use a local cannabis plant to keep away flies and it really works 
Or in an emergency outside, a quick dab of your own urine will keep biting insects off. That really works too - but I've only resorted to it in Indonesia where we were attacked by huge dragonfly-type things. Our guide demonstrated the weeing-on-the-hands trick but I declined a sprinkle of his...
Or in an emergency outside, a quick dab of your own urine will keep biting insects off. That really works too - but I've only resorted to it in Indonesia where we were attacked by huge dragonfly-type things. Our guide demonstrated the weeing-on-the-hands trick but I declined a sprinkle of his...
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:45 pm
another of those 'easier for a bloke' things lol
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:03 pm
I think I have yummy blood cos I get eaten alive from May to September.
The Avon stuff is great, works on horses too!
Eat more garlic
Apple Cider Vinegar, take some daily ( or a tablet) and splash it on your skin, diluted if you prefer. It doesn't smell when it dries. ACV is great for skin and hair anyway so the fly repelling is a bonus!
Wormwood, tansy, basil and mint are all supposed to repel flies, can't say I've had much luck with that though.
If all else fails open a pot of jam somewhere you're not
The Avon stuff is great, works on horses too!
Eat more garlic
Apple Cider Vinegar, take some daily ( or a tablet) and splash it on your skin, diluted if you prefer. It doesn't smell when it dries. ACV is great for skin and hair anyway so the fly repelling is a bonus!
Wormwood, tansy, basil and mint are all supposed to repel flies, can't say I've had much luck with that though.
If all else fails open a pot of jam somewhere you're not
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:27 pm
I use old fashioned bead curtain to keep flies out of kitchen.
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Davina