buffalo Gnats

[SandyCreek]

every spring now it seems like we just get plastered by these little bastard gnats.. to the point i'd welcome skeeters instead. anyone ever had a problem with them or suggestions for a solution, i really want to be able to enjoy getting out to shoot at night again

 

[Scott/IL]

They’re bad around me, and if I get ate up by too many of them it’ll mess me up.

About 10 years ago while turkey hunting I was getting destroyed by them. I got home that afternoon and could feel some small welps on my face. I took a nap, and woke up to my eyes swollen shut. 2 days later and a healthy dose of benedryl, I was back to normal.

The key to keeping them off in you is vanilla spray. They sell a product called Buggins around here, but I’ve also used some chick Vanilla perfume stuff. It works wonders at keeping them away.


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[Btaylor]

Carmex and skin so soft help if they aren't just horrible but like above vanilla seems to work the best.

 

[LostArra]

Anyone tried a Thermacell?

 

[Johnson27]

Absorbing Junior (spl?) is the only thing that works for me. Didn't believe my golfing buddies at first, but it works!

 

[Laelkhunter]

As Btaylor suggested , the Avon Skin So Soft works well. Here in La, the gnats are really bad. Avon SSS is the only thing we find that works worth a hoot.

 

[cochran53]

I've had pretty good luck dealing with them with a thermacell, but it's not as effective for me with gnats as Skin so soft or bug soother. You have to apply it regularly, but it seems to help quite a bit. It's also really easy to come by here in Iowa.

 

[Nuke Man]

Dettol is what we use. It works better than anything I have ever tried. It's an anti septic that you have to get off Amazon. I buy it by the gallon. I'll wipe a bit on my hat brim and on the adjustable strap on the back of my hat. Gnats won't come within 5 ft. I use it for my chickens too. I'll soak a rag and hang it in the coop. No gnats. It works and to me I'd rather smell like that than an off duty stripper soaked in vanilla.

 

[Nuke Man]

And 1 application will last all day! You can mix it with baby oil and use it as a spray too if you wanted.