Stilllearning Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 It might be interesting to hear what methods of fly control members of the forum use for minimizing the annoyance caused by buzzing insects indoors. Not just flies, but also mosquitoes, clothes moths etc. I ask as my arm is getting knackered from infective attempts at swatting, and papers are unaesthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Keep doors and windows closed and switch on the air-conditioning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) I catch em mr Miyagi style (no, not with an aerial Dr Bob) and then eat em. Failing that, try buttons Edited May 18, 2018 by rusty69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, rusty69 said: I catch em mr Miyagi style (no, not with an aerial Dr Bob) and then eat em. You eat Ariel - just cos it smells like fish doesn't mean it is fish !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Spiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 51 minutes ago, Stilllearning said: It might be interesting to hear what methods of fly control members of the forum use for minimizing the annoyance caused by buzzing insects indoors. Not just flies, but also mosquitoes, clothes moths etc. I ask as my arm is getting knackered from infective attempts at swatting, and papers are unaesthetic. I boat in the UK so its not relevant, flies only live in warmer climates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Eater Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Net curtains when the doors are open and a fly swatter when outside sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) Try this https://www.amazon.com/Executioner-Swat-Mosquito-Swatter-Zapper/dp/B003TT3GDC i just put one in a vase or large jug and they just amble into it and zzzzzzz - dead Edited May 18, 2018 by NB Lola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryjc Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 54 minutes ago, NB Lola said: Try this https://www.amazon.com/Executioner-Swat-Mosquito-Swatter-Zapper/dp/B003TT3GDC Using mine as I type. Not only very effective but also great fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 We use a 12 volt UV fly killer, similar to this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zero-Voltage-Poison-Free-Mosquitoes-Electric/dp/B003ASX92K/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_86_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WN4KPVQZHPY8ZVXY9GG2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, cuthound said: We use a 12 volt UV fly killer, similar to this. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zero-Voltage-Poison-Free-Mosquitoes-Electric/dp/B003ASX92K/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_86_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WN4KPVQZHPY8ZVXY9GG2 I bought a (mains) version of one of those. The flies treat it with complete indifference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav and Pen Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 We have a fly problem in France probably because it’s so Rural with lots of cattle and effluent about. Best thing so far is the old fashioned sticky strips and they sell some window stickers that catch to small stuff. For Mosies it a plug in at night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hurley Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Johnsons Raid, brill stuff, kills everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, Mike Hurley said: Johnsons Raid, brill stuff, kills everything. It is good stuff, isn’t it? Even roaches dislike it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbfiresprite Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Copy of the metro picked up at the station. Makes a nice wrack when it hits the fly, when you finshed with it you can used it for lighting the fire or if your a northern as loo paper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hurley Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, nbfiresprite said: when you finshed with it you can used it for lighting the fire or if your a northern as loo paper. Or light it first, then it warms the outside bog up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilllearning Posted May 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 20 hours ago, Dav and Pen said: We have a fly problem in France probably because it’s so Rural with lots of cattle and effluent about. Best thing so far is the old fashioned sticky strips and they sell some window stickers that catch to small stuff. For Mosies it a plug in at night. We are in a similar situation, and use papers and plugins, but my wife seems to get bitten by anything. Rural living is no doubt part of the problem. We will try one of the electric swatters next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Fly gun. Similar effect to the traditional rolled up newspaper, but hard enough to kill the fly without leaving splatter all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbainbridge Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Vax rechargeable vacuum cleaner. It's my new passion, chasing flies round the boat armed with the vacuum cleaner. It works and is very effective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 17 hours ago, sbainbridge said: Vax rechargeable vacuum cleaner. It's my new passion, chasing flies round the boat armed with the vacuum cleaner. It works and is very effective. I used that method to get rid of an ant infestation in my mother-in-laws house once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Does it work on mother-in-laws too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbfiresprite Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Does it work on mother-in-laws too? Your going to need a bigger vacuum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 On 18/05/2018 at 20:26, Mike Hurley said: Or light it first, then it warms the outside bog up. What Zulu Warrior style? not all will understand this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George and Dragon Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 On 22/05/2018 at 18:38, sbainbridge said: It works and is very effective. Tautology. But I understand your meaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 I recommend spray-on starch. Very effective at reducing buzzing. Larger flies just glide out of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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