Fly count.... not so many this year
Feb 20th 2013 | 3:16 pm
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Fly count.... not so many this year
Just wondered where all the flies had gone this year. Usually there are that many around in February in Melbourne that it's uncomfortable to go outside on a warm day. This year there seem to be hardly any, in fact whilst mowing just now I hardly got bothered at all, whilst in the past I've had to give up or put a net hat on.
So where have they gone, are there more where you live ? Lets see if we can map the buggers.
So where have they gone, are there more where you live ? Lets see if we can map the buggers.
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Feb 20th 2013 | 5:04 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
they have come down to the peninsula
this is my 3rd year here and down the beach has been unbearable , so much so that i have stopped going down there
this has been by far the worst year for flies that i have experienced here
this is my 3rd year here and down the beach has been unbearable , so much so that i have stopped going down there
this has been by far the worst year for flies that i have experienced here
Feb 20th 2013 | 6:11 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
Just wondered where all the flies had gone this year. Usually there are that many around in February in Melbourne that it's uncomfortable to go outside on a warm day. This year there seem to be hardly any, in fact whilst mowing just now I hardly got bothered at all, whilst in the past I've had to give up or put a net hat on.
So where have they gone, are there more where you live ? Lets see if we can map the buggers.
So where have they gone, are there more where you live ? Lets see if we can map the buggers.
Wonder if the floods/rain had anything to do with it?
Feb 20th 2013 | 7:06 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
I wonder which City is the worst affected by Flies, Never been bothered by them in Sydney I must admit.
Feb 20th 2013 | 7:32 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
They're all up here!
Usually its noticeable that we don't get many flies in the Highlands - but this year there have been many more than we are used to.
Persistent little sods, too.........
Usually its noticeable that we don't get many flies in the Highlands - but this year there have been many more than we are used to.
Persistent little sods, too.........
Feb 20th 2013 | 8:08 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
I haven't seen too many in Perth this year.Have had a few in the house but still managed to keep patio door open for most of the summer.
Feb 20th 2013 | 10:09 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
It might be humid here, but we don't get any flies to speak of.
Feb 21st 2013 | 6:27 am
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
They all came to Brisbane this year. 
Feb 21st 2013 | 11:31 am
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
Havent noticed any to speak of in Brisbane for the last 15 years....
Mosquitos on the other hand... little bastards seem to be having a very good year
Mosquitos on the other hand... little bastards seem to be having a very good year
Feb 21st 2013 | 2:37 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
It's been a damn fly free bonus for us this year. With regards to Mossies I have one of those Yard Guard gizmos turned on 24/7 for 7 months of every year. People claim they dont work, they seem to for me.
As far as I'm concerned Flies and Mozzies or annoying flying inspects are the worst aspect of Australia.
As far as I'm concerned Flies and Mozzies or annoying flying inspects are the worst aspect of Australia.
Feb 21st 2013 | 2:41 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
Mozzies need the heat and some calm conditions and also a bit of wet, so pretty much ideal conditions. Making up for last years cold effort of a summer when there weren't so many around.
Feb 21st 2013 | 2:54 pm
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Re: Fly count.... not so many this year
No flies this year. I would say it's only a few days a year you really notice it.
Not week in, week out.
Not week in, week out.
