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Need Advice Bugs/Gnats Question....

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by dcheels, Apr 26, 2013.

  1. dcheels

    dcheels New Member

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    In the middle of our backyard, often times in the spring through the summer, there are a lot of swarming little tiny bugs/gnats in the air.... not near a tree, just all over the yard in the air... does anyone else have that issue? How do you make them go away, if at all? I realize that summer brings more bugs, but I wasn't sure if anyone else had this particular issue... I've heard citronelle candles on decks, etc.. but it isn't like they are hanging around one particular area.... any advice?
     
    dcheels, Apr 26, 2013
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  2. flynnibus

    flynnibus Well-Known Member Forum Staff

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    hold your hand above your head.. it's the community wave.. aka the answer for gnats swarming at your head. They swam at the highest thing..

    common issue.
     
    flynnibus, Apr 26, 2013
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  3. KTdid

    KTdid Well-Known Member

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    They're harmless...just an annoyance and make you look loopy when you swat at them. The no-see-ums bother me the most.
     
    KTdid, Apr 26, 2013
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  4. BzyCookn

    BzyCookn New Member

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    My hubby and I were just discussing this, as we do every spring. They are beyond a nuisance. They end up in our mouths while talking, and I've had a few get into my eye a few times.

    Anyone have a safe method of getting rid of these things? Or do we have to call pest control?
     
    BzyCookn, Apr 26, 2013
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  5. scioto

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    We use fabric softener sheets....boys put them under their baseball hats, I rub them on my daughter's hair and shoulders. Seems to repel them well.
     
    scioto, May 4, 2013
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  6. BzyCookn

    BzyCookn New Member

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    Thank you! We will definitely try that!
     
    BzyCookn, May 5, 2013
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