mgsontour Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Went out today for some decoying but had to retreat home as it's a very still day along with being hot/humid and the horse flies were all over me and the dog. . . . solution would be most welcome all? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Find a new spot... they are ******** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) Yep, not much you can do, they are evil and you don't feel them till the damage is done. I have one section of my small wood where I always warn friends to be aware and I guarantee at least one will get bit before we get around that section of the wood. It is the dampest area. I had a friend bitten on the elbow and it swelled up so much he could not bend his arm. If you pull them up on the web you will see they actually have two little 'saws' either side of the mouth which cut a slot to release the blood which is what they are looking for.. Just glad they don't grow as big as labradors. Edited August 6, 2020 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 If horseflies are the question, there is no answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Always found Old Spice seemed to deter them in the old days but these days absolutely nothing ever bites me ! Everybody around me, yes, but me - not even a nibble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) If you have to be near them get a repellant with a high percentage of deet , military surplus stuff is good if you can find it Edited August 6, 2020 by spurs 14 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 My GF used to put a tea tree cream product on her horse [now deceased] ,,,, used to keep most flying things away. She, the horse, used to let me splat the horse flies on her when they landed,,,, very tolerant "old nag",,,, sometimes 🤣 Biting flying things don't affect me that much, but horse fly bites do burn/sting slightly 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 You can buy a “midge hoody” which is cheap, lightweight and will do the job. Look on Bushwear site or tinternet generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Horse flies love me, but I am well protected if I remember my Avon Skin So Soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, JDog said: Horse flies love me, but I am well protected if I remember my Avon Skin So Soft. Me too but I actually found Avon SSS made them like me even more than without. Jungle Formula is the only thing that works but it's horrible stuff. Melts plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 32g 5 shot should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 I had one bite me on a local bmx track. Seen the blood drip and just knew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 15 hours ago, JDog said: Horse flies love me, but I am well protected if I remember my Avon Skin So Soft. I've used this for years but yesterday was unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 On the farm that I frequent they live around the oak trees so I give them a wide berth where possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 4 hours ago, 243deer said: On the farm that I frequent they live around the oak trees so I give them a wide berth where possible Thinking about it that’s the same for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Try Vics vapour rub. All insects etc hate the smell of eucalyptus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 15 hours ago, Imperfection said: Try Vics vapour rub. All insects etc hate the smell of eucalyptus. It is a grand suggestion if I am just out for a walk or fishing, thank you, unfortunately I can hear the deer chuckling away - here he comes again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 I really hate the dam things, they serve no purpose and and seem to love chewing on my flesh. I buy the highest deet content spray i can and keep applying it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Had a bonfire on Saturday and got tagged on the shoulder, elbow, lower back, leg and wrist. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rws-89 Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 jungle formula had it on saturday never got touched . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Hate the *******. Only hate midges more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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