05-29-05, 02:06 PM | #1 |
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A way to repel blackflies?
It's blackfly season! And while mosquitoes will usually go away with a good spray of bug repellent, I've yet to find anything that actually repels blackflies.
It's really hard to concentrate on fishing with two hands with a huge swarm around you. I can put on a bug-hat and wear long sleeves, except it is almost 70 degrees and that would be rather warm. Any good sprays out there that actually work against these critters? ??? |
05-29-05, 02:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
Skin so Soft was a great repellant for us. Even kept the famed sand fleas away also keeps horseflies away. 8)
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05-29-05, 02:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
Shower Daily ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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05-29-05, 02:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
ARCHER,
Taking one vitamin B-1 every day causes your body to develop a natural repellent to mosquitos and gnats. I have done this for the last couple years and it works for me. I don't know if it would work for black flies or not. Vitamin B-1 is cheap, and it won't hurt you, so why not try it. It may not start working for a couple days or weeks, I generally start taking them in March. Also, BPS has pants and shirts made by World Wide Sportsman, called "Bug-Off" that has a ntural repellent woven into the fiber. JackL |
05-30-05, 10:23 AM | #5 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
Those sound like they are worth a shot to me Jack. I think I'll look into them both, thanks!
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05-30-05, 10:19 PM | #6 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
An insect repellent with a high concentration of DEET will work...if it can repel ticks, it'll work on those pesky blackflies!
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05-30-05, 10:35 PM | #7 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
I've gotten bitten by so many black flies and horse flies over the past two years I don't really mind them any more.
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05-31-05, 05:17 PM | #8 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
Rig up bug zapper to your battery, then sit at the other end of your....canoe...oops forgot. Chef, cancel that order.
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05-31-05, 05:51 PM | #9 |
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Re: A way to repel blackflies?
[quote author=creekgeek link=board=MessBoards;num=1117386382;start=0#7 date=05/31/05 at 16:17:29]Rig up bug zapper to your battery, then sit at the other end of your....canoe...oops forgot. Â*Chef, cancel that order.[/quote]
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