Cedar and eucalyptus in a carrier cream, works well. Try naturopaths or health food shops -
Sorry - edited when I read JC's post - it is cedar and rosemary - duuuuh a blonde moment there - even tho I am not blonde!!!!!
-- Edited by jules47 on Tuesday 12th of February 2013 04:49:28 PM
Plodnalong said
03:40 AM Feb 12, 2013
Have you noticed that as soon as both hands are occupied (rolling a cigarette, pouring a drink or anything else involving two hands) the Australian Fly will hit an eye, ear or nostril, or both of each, simultaneously, to suck out any moisture.
Aaaargggh!!!
Current remedy while working in orchards in Cobram, Victoria, is a fly net which makes me look like a bloody beekeeper. Any other suggestions for getting rid of the irritating little buggers?
Andy
Sheba said
03:55 AM Feb 12, 2013
Google "Fly Repellant" and you'll get a lot of info. and recipes.
Cheers,
Sheba.
spida said
03:58 AM Feb 12, 2013
There is a 'Horse and Rider' fly repellant sold at good horse places - apparently it works well
vk6tnc said
05:37 AM Feb 12, 2013
Once you have had a couple of flies up your nose and out your mouth, that fly net will become your best friend !!!
justcruisin01 said
06:04 AM Feb 12, 2013
spida wrote:
There is a 'Horse and Rider' fly repellant sold at good horse places - apparently it works well
Natures Botanical;
Rosemary & cedarwood oils in a natural cream.
Simmons & Co. Pty Ltd
1605 Main Rd,
Toongabbie. Vic 3856.
Available from rural produce outlets.
Works like a dream, only need small dabs on skin, not smothered with it. does not irritate.
Also smells nice. Have used it in the outback & NT.
JC.
Gerty Dancer said
06:24 AM Feb 12, 2013
One of my best memories of crossing the Simpson desert is watching my partner wearing a fly veil, trying to eat his lunch... he ended up with flies trapped on the inside of the veil and sandwich filling on the veil itself.
Theres not much you can do about keeping them out of your eyes except wear that veil, but you can seriously reduce their numbers by using the "odorless" aerogard. Works for us!
GaryKelly said
05:58 PM Feb 12, 2013
I was wondering if a portable trampoline might be handy when you're eating a sandwich.
woosy said
07:06 PM Feb 12, 2013
Australian Flies We would not be ozzie's with out them meet some
over seas traveller's and they said that is why we talk so fast
We give hand signals when we don't mean to I love the hat
with the net I think that is the best but would love to find some thing
that works not keep them about 6inches from my face
Ron and Shirley said
10:45 PM Feb 12, 2013
Another vote for Natures Botanical, Rosemary & Cedarwood.
We purchase it in a Roll-on container from our local Horseland store.
Plodnalong said
03:54 AM Feb 13, 2013
I have the Nature's Botanicals roll on ball type thingy and cover my beard, nose and hat and I smell gorgeous. Unfortunately the flies think so too. The trampoline sounds fun but may be frowned on by my employer. The net is working so far but is hard to smoke with though the smoke deters them quite well. Currently smoking hard out! Anyone ever tried the hat with corks on strings around it?
Sheba said
05:10 AM Feb 13, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
I was wondering if a portable trampoline might be handy when you're eating a sandwich.
Now that would be interesting to see.
Cheers,
Sheba.
aussietraveller said
08:56 PM Feb 13, 2013
We have found Bushmans brand very good and lasts for a fair time it can be purchased at most Chemists.
Cedar and eucalyptus in a carrier cream, works well. Try naturopaths or health food shops -
Sorry - edited when I read JC's post - it is cedar and rosemary - duuuuh a blonde moment there - even tho I am not blonde!!!!!
-- Edited by jules47 on Tuesday 12th of February 2013 04:49:28 PM
Have you noticed that as soon as both hands are occupied (rolling a cigarette, pouring a drink or anything else involving two hands) the Australian Fly will hit an eye, ear or nostril, or both of each, simultaneously, to suck out any moisture.
Aaaargggh!!!
Current remedy while working in orchards in Cobram, Victoria, is a fly net which makes me look like a bloody beekeeper. Any other suggestions for getting rid of the irritating little buggers?
Andy
Google "Fly Repellant" and you'll get a lot of info. and recipes.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Natures Botanical;
Rosemary & cedarwood oils in a natural cream.
Simmons & Co. Pty Ltd
1605 Main Rd,
Toongabbie. Vic 3856.
Available from rural produce outlets.
Works like a dream, only need small dabs on skin, not smothered with it. does not irritate.
Also smells nice. Have used it in the outback & NT.
JC.
Theres not much you can do about keeping them out of your eyes except wear that veil, but you can seriously reduce their numbers by using the "odorless" aerogard. Works for us!
Australian Flies We would not be ozzie's with out them meet some
over seas traveller's and they said that is why we talk so fast
We give hand signals when we don't mean to I love the hat
with the net I think that is the best but would love to find some thing
that works not keep them about 6inches from my face
Another vote for Natures Botanical, Rosemary & Cedarwood.
We purchase it in a Roll-on container from our local Horseland store.
Now that would be interesting to see.
Cheers,
Sheba.