Flying bugs/insects, what to use to keep them from camp area

Mooshaker wrote:
How does the baggie with water and a penny in it keep flies away?

I want to read the answer to this one also. Please give all the particulars.

But my best use has always been citronella. It works great on mosquitoes. I got tired of all the body sprays (OFF). What works for some doesn't work for others.

mikensallyt wrote:

Mooshaker wrote:
How does the baggie with water and a penny in it keep flies away?

I want to read the answer to this one also. Please give all the particulars.

But my best use has always been citronella. It works great on mosquitoes. I got tired of all the body sprays (OFF). What works for some doesn't work for others.

Seems to be an old wives tale and despite being scientifically tested has never been proven. According to this article, bags of water with pennies actually attracted more flies in scientific tests.

SNOPES WATER BAGS WITH PENNIES

A good smokey campfire....but it really makes everything, including your RV, smell like smoke. OFF makes an area fogger/spray that comes in a can you can try. I've had pretty good luck with that as well.

We use a 18"box fan it messes up there flight plan works pretty good don't like putting on bug spray if I can help it.:)

use a fan blowing toward the patio, it works.

A good fan if it is too windy to use a Thermacell.

There is a smartphone app that uses sound

X2 on the fan to keep the mosquitoes away. We use an 12" metal fan (not too big, or too small) outside that reduces nuisance bugs. Not a perfect solution, but much better than my bourbon smelling like a deet or citronella cocktail. Plus, move it inside and sit it on the floor near the engine doghouse and it circulates air in the coach, thank you very much. Get a metal fan - the blades seem to be better balanced with reduced flex compared to the plastic versions. Amazon has a bunch for under $35.

Here is one you have not heard of, get a bunch of cattails, dry them in the sun. When dry using the stem or stalk, stuff them in the ground and light them. Blow out the flame so they smolder and enjoy your patio, smells good too!!!!

Tntman wrote:
Here is one you have not heard of, get a bunch of cattails, dry them in the sun. When dry using the stem or stalk, stuff them in the ground and light them. Blow out the flame so they smolder and enjoy your patio, smells good too!!!!

I remember back as a kid we used them and had great success.