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Old 06/05/08, 05:29 PM
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I was just outside sitting with the goats and alpacas. The gnats are already horrible! Do any of you use something to help keep the flies and gnats away?
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Old 06/05/08, 05:45 PM
 
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I use the spalding fly predators. IT WORKS!!! It is amazing. I love it. It is my 2nd year. That what I am using them for..
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Old 06/05/08, 06:25 PM
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I use Spalding too. I don't know if it will work on gnats though...it's been so rainy & windy I haven't really noticed any yet. But, there are a lot of the real little flys on the all the windows in the barn....they are not bothering anyone, just me when I see them. THey look just like a house fly but half the size.
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Old 06/05/08, 06:59 PM
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Can I get that Spalding stuff at TSC?
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Old 06/05/08, 07:05 PM
 
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No U order them. The website is www.fly-predators.com
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Old 06/05/08, 09:06 PM
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I use fly spray from TSC or avon skin so soft mixed with some water in a spray bottle. I don't like o use the chemical kind from TSC all the time so I alternate them, Plus it helps dry skin & they smell good too.
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Old 06/05/08, 09:49 PM
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http://www.spalding-labs.com/

There is a thread on the homestead questions forum started about fly control that you might want check out also....
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