no see ums

[sherpa]

What is the best thing you have used to get rid of "no see ums" ?
I know I can't get rid of all of them but I would like to have my patio back.
These little pest travel in swarms early morning and late evening.
Is there a new device to buy and plug in that will deter them?
Is there an old fashion remedy such as buring a rag or sulfur in a bucket?
sherpa

 

[swizzle stick]

If ya can't see um, how do ya know when your rid of em:laughing:

Just kiddin', but truly, I would think that burning sulfer in a bucket would be a might unpleasant. Doesn't normal insect repellent work for these things?

 

[deepNdirt]

If ya can't see um, how do ya know when your rid of em:laughing:

and if you can't see-um how do you know their there in the first place
while we hang out around our deck and patio we use Citronella candles , The candles usually keep away most skeeters and flying insects, although not sure if it keeps away the can't-see-um's cause never can see-um in the first place,

 

[Egon]

Lots of different ways.

The best is to stay inside.

The next best is to have a screen enclosure on the Patio.:thumbsup:

 

[sherpa]

I was trying to avoid the body lotion stuff.
I live in the National Forest and they are always going to be here, I just thought if I could keep them off my 20X20 covered patio they could have the rest of the property.

I have seen electrical plug in devices, I just dont know for sure how effective they are?

I have some citronella candles, I will try that.
sherpa

 

[potstirrer]

What is the best thing you have used to get rid of "no see ums" ?
I know I can't get rid of all of them but I would like to have my patio back.
These little pest travel in swarms early morning and late evening.
Is there a new device to buy and plug in that will deter them?
Is there an old fashion remedy such as buring a rag or sulfur in a bucket?
sherpa

Just find a few old Soldiers and Marines..
I hear they are afraid of them...
Or so I was told by this recent graduate from Parris Island...

 

[LRTX1]

Years ago I surveyed a strech of highway that was infested with the no-see-ums(ours bite not sure if yalls do too). We tried all of the lotions, deet sprays, cigars, and anything else you can think of with out any relief. After a few weeks we started spraying WD-40 on our clothes/hair.....anywhere we could stand to spray it. We got very good results with the WD-40. I know that probablly wont help you in your situation. Good Luck

 

[om21braz]

I'll second the citronella candles and rub in a little of Avon's "Skin so Soft". It always worked well for me in Savannah, Ga. I believe Savannah is the birthplace of the no-see-um LOL!

 

[Toyboy]

What about one of these Burgess insect foggers. I have the propane model and it will knock the snot out of mosquitoes for several hours. But with anything dealing w/insects, the results (outside anyway) are only temporary because others will take their place. Inside a screen porch it should do wonders

 

[woodchuckie]

The most pleasant is a breeze. We don't have a problem as long as it's warm enough so the fan won't make you cold.

 

[tcreeley]

I use a fan or hope for a windy day- they come in right through the mesh of the screen. Stay covered!

 

[sseelhoff]

We mixed Avon Skin so Soft and Rubbing Alcohol. The skin so soft kept them away, and the alcohol made the skin so soft less greasy.