Keep flies away

[ina]

but the faintest whiff of something floral........

He seems to have that in common with the midges!

[Shirley]

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.

[Shirley]

I should add... that we didn't move away because she planted an Indian Bean Tree

[Libby]

I don,t think the woodland variety is very floral
If I remember correctly, it isn,t very pleasant at all. Works though

[Andy Hamilton]

are we in danger of creating another 101 list? Have I created a monster

[Millymollymandy]

5. Sticky fly traps
6. Don't live near cows
7. Ask Nev to send you a hat with corks hanging off it!

[Wombat]

5. Sticky fly traps
6. Don't live near cows
7. Ask Nev to send you a hat with corks hanging off it!

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!)

Nev

[hedgewizard]

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...

[Shirley]

another of those 'easier for a bloke' things lol

[Upahill]

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

[cir3ngirl]

I use old fashioned bead curtain to keep flies out of kitchen.

Davina