Flies

webbos1 replied on 21/10/2021 17:22

Posted on 21/10/2021 17:22

Just got back from bridlingtin club site had to leave a day early 

The flys on the site was horrendous spoilt our break every one else not happy been home two days now still get flys in caravan

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Wherenext replied on 21/10/2021 17:50

Posted on 21/10/2021 17:50

We have seen more flies this year than any other in recent memory so maybe it was just an exceptional breeding season.

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Cornersteady replied on 21/10/2021 18:02

Posted on 21/10/2021 18:02

We were having a meal at a pub in the lakes a few weeks ago, start of October, it was evening time and there was a serious fly problem especially when we were eating with many tables complaining, the owners did the best they could and offered a discount, but we have never been affected that bad ever.  

peedee replied on 21/10/2021 20:56

Posted on 21/10/2021 20:56

I am on a small commercial site in rural Herefordshire and it's the same here. They seem to be attracted to white especially on the motorhome side in the sunshine.

peedee

EmilysDad replied on 21/10/2021 21:11

Posted on 21/10/2021 20:56 by peedee

I am on a small commercial site in rural Herefordshire and it's the same here. They seem to be attracted to white especially on the motorhome side in the sunshine.

peedee

Posted on 21/10/2021 21:11

I saw similar in the North East a few weeks back .....  the sunny side of all the white cars in the car park were covered in the horrible little things.

nelliethehooker replied on 21/10/2021 21:23

Posted on 21/10/2021 21:23

We too have had them in large numbers down in Cornwall and Devon. We have to keep the fly screens down All of the time to try and keep them out of the van as Flyte gets very upset when he heard any in the van, although he's not bother when he is outside. It must be that the buzzing sound they make resonates differently within the confines of the van than it does in the outside.

ABM replied on 21/10/2021 21:49

Posted on 21/10/2021 21:11 by EmilysDad

I saw similar in the North East a few weeks back .....  the sunny side of all the white cars in the car park were covered in the horrible little things.

Posted on 21/10/2021 21:49

I just knew there was a good reason for not cleaning my  Fiat Ducky  !  It's one of the bluey grey variety !!

RedKite replied on 22/10/2021 07:41

Posted on 22/10/2021 07:41

We have got them here in the Lot France a lot more out when the sun is out and now have got the Ladybirds harlequin species that are attracted to the caravan and try to get inside if possible again they like white and they give off a horrible smell as we had a terrible time with them about 4 years ago in a different caravan.

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