Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party

RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post By J (Guest Post) (04/30/2008) I just read about this recently. The tip was to use empty baby food jars with the lids on. You poke holes in the top of the lids(big enough for the little bugs to go into), then you put a little bit of vinegar and a little bit of water in the jar(fill about 1/2 way). Set in an area a little bit away from the food and where people are sitting and eating. Supposedly the little "gnats" love the smell and and taste. They will land go into the jar for a drink and then drown in the vinegar/ water mix. Let me know if it works. I will be trying it in June for my daughter's graduation party. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post by zabby (1) | (07/17/2007) Contact Hi all! I'm new here and LOVE this site. What a great idea for sharing ideas. I know this isn't going to help with any immediate needs for fly control, but I wanted to share this info with everyone for long-term pest control of all kinds. There are many plants and organic substances a person can incorporate into their everyday life to fend off a whole host of annoying pests, including; Fels Naptha and Boraxo soaps, castile soaps, growing lemon balm and catnip (natural sources of citronella). Mint deters certain pests, so do both pennyroyal and eucalyptus. Grow some flowers of the pyrethrin family (certain daisies including red painted daisy, chrysanthumums, and marigold), use neem products regularly (neem oil, bark, leaves, cake, etc), diomotaceous earth sprinkled in places where flies and other insect thrive (mainly where any type of decomposition of organic matter takes place, and wet areas), and especially in the garden. Again, most of these are long term answers. Although, I guess if it were my party and wanted some instant answers, I might add in some potted plants as mentioned above to some of my surroundings. Might make a nice center-piece for tables to have some pretty, but useful flowers placed here and there! :) I see some pretty interesting suggestions that I might try, too. Like the vinegar idea. And water in zip lock bags. But I think it's best to use a combination of methods rather than relying on one thing to work. Hope your party goes/went well. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post By CAROLEANN (Guest Post) (06/27/2007) A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL FOR POSTING YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND THOUGHTS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER POSTED A "REQUEST" AND.... WOW ALL THE HELPFUL IDEAS IS JUST AWESOME. I APPRECIATE YOUR RESPONSE SO VERY MUCH. THE PARTY IS COMING UP IN ANOTHER WEEK, AND YA KNOW.... I THINK I AM GOING TO USE A COMBINATION OF SUGGESTIONS... JUST TO MAKE SURE. :) THANK YOU AGAIN, GUYS! MUCH MUCH APPRECIATED. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post By krlvnsa (Guest Post) (06/27/2007) You can use citronella candles, or the OFF Lantern, I bought the lantern at wal-mart and put it in the middle of the table where the food is, and no bugs! Worked Great! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post by Bama_Jypsy1 (6) | (06/27/2007) Profile | Contact Lots of places fill ziplock plastic bags with water and hang them around the doors. This is supposed to prevent flies from coming in the doors somehow. One of the nursing homes I worked in did this. I'm not sure how it's supposed to work. It's worth a try! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post by Lynn Beth (370) | (06/27/2007) Contact You could set up a fan or two outside to create enough of a breeze to keep them away. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post by especielle (27) | (06/27/2007) Profile | Contact I have read that Lavender oil repells flys you wipe it all over your areas that are open it will also smell pretty. You can find at a health food store. There is also the ziploc bag filled 1/2 way with water these have to be hung all around your area though in order to work.. Another suggestion is vinegar but it has to be in a container where the smell can eminate. There is incense you can use as well to keep flying things at bay. Good luck to you and I hope some of this works for you.:) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dealing With Flies at an Outdoor Party Post By ruthvalleygal (Guest Post) (06/26/2007) I read somewhere that saucers filled with vinegar placed around will draw them and they die. Please post after your party and tell me whether it worked. Good luck Report Spam or Abuse