Fly screens will not keep the sandflys out!

SaraP


Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 295

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 08:54

They keep the big flies out, and the big mosquito but not the sandflys. The sandfly can get in as the holes in the fly screens are not small enough to keep them out. As most of us know the sandfly is a big problem here. If the fly screens can only keep the bigger flies and crawlies out then surely the fly screen is not serving its proper purpose. Smaller mesh is required here!

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 09:00

I think they do keep the sandflies out but as soon as you open a door they come in..

SaraP


Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 295

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 09:42

Granted an open door is an opportunity for anything to come in. We asked a fly screen fitter if it would keep the sandfly out because having seen the size of the holes in the mesh we could see that it would'nt keep them out. His reply was a sheepish no, but you can spray some repellent on the mesh which might help to deter them. Getting more expensive by the minute, fly screens, insect repellents.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 09:49

which fly screen fitter did you ask saraP?

SaraP


Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 295

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 10:16

Don't want to give any names as it usually goes down the road of personal slatings on this forum. His craftsmanship does not warrant being slated..

Cyprusactive


Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 11:12

So anybody any ideas as to what does keep sandflies out? Almost feel like putting 'sandflies' on the thread of things that frustrate me about N. Cyprus.......

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 12:39

If you put your air con on and make the bedroom like a fridge (with windows & doors shut) it paralyses the little buggers but as soon as room warms up they start biting again! Best to just smother yourself in repellent (whatever works for you) and get a good after bite cream....cos they will get you! nothing surer!

Oh and a fan aimed at the bed helps!

Maggie

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 12:54

A good spray round, including the bed-clothes an hor before going to bed certainly helps!

Best to use one of the non-scented aerosols (bugger the ozone layer!) and just hope that you're not allergic to the spray.

I use 'FLUETEX' in the green and white can, with a stick-on label that says 'ÖZEL KOKUSUZ' that means it doesn't smell (MUCH!).

Keith.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 13:24

Sara I used mr fly and he told me they do keep the sandflies out ...I get bitten badly so take no chances lol, the little blighters still get me outside tho lol

sylvie


Joined: 12/03/2008
Posts: 1081

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 14:34

SO DID I - mr fly - told us it will get sand flies out - 2 years warranty - holes seems very small to me - we will see soon - we said sand flies net so they must know which one to put - if not .....

denizkisi


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 196

Message Posted:
12/02/2009 14:46

Agree with message 7. Blow them away!!

BillyB


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
13/02/2009 14:54

Plenty of marmite was recommended to us. Used it last year, works great although makes a right mess of the bed sheets.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
13/02/2009 15:26

BillyB sounds very messy

BillyB


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
13/02/2009 17:36

dee, Im not willing to discuss my sex life on a public forum.