Buffalo Gnats (bug, mowing, insects, north)

[Larksong]

Anyone having trouble with these nasty little pests called Buffalo gnats? I can't seem to find anything to keep them from biting when mowing the lawn. The bites have left welts on my arms and legs which are not going away

[Mac_Muz]

Try any non-sented sun lotion. Lather it on thick as most biting insects can't deal with oil.

I have never heard of this insect before. I'll google them.

[carolyninfl]

I haven't heard of them, sound like they would hurt. Would a mosquito spray work?

[Dusty Rhodes]

Buffalo Gnats

Aha!!! That kinda explains why buffalo wings are so danged small!!

[Larksong]

Originally Posted by carolyninfl

I haven't heard of them, sound like they would hurt. Would a mosquito spray work?

I have tried all the bug sprays they don't work. I heard that Bath and Body Vanilla spray would keep them away.....it helps, but they still bite. Maybe I need one of those bee keeper suits

[Garden of Eden]

I use Liquid Net for Horses and it works.

Liquid Net for Horses the Ultimate Equine Insect Repellent.

Of course, if you don't think Liquid Net for Horses is appropriate for you, you could always try,

Liquid Net the Ultimate Insect Repellent

[carolyninfl]

Originally Posted by Larksong

I have tried all the bug sprays they don't work. I heard that Bath and Body Vanilla spray would keep them away.....it helps, but they still bite. Maybe I need one of those bee keeper suits

Oh darn! I am sure they hurt too!

[chefaid90]

omg going through the same problem. i was eaten alive this weekend, the bites are so painful too. tried all sorts of bug sprays and nothing. i wound up wearing long pants and long sleeves to stop the biting but then they just bite my head and face. i sure hope something works on these buggers.

[Larksong]

Originally Posted by Garden of Eden

I use Liquid Net for Horses and it works.

Liquid Net for Horses the Ultimate Equine Insect Repellent.

Of course, if you don't think Liquid Net for Horses is appropriate for you, you could always try,

Liquid Net the Ultimate Insect Repellent

It might be..........I can be quite a "nag" at times. At this point anything is worth a try.

[Kracer]

another name for simulidae or black flies

don't know where you are but folks up north use headnets. down here by PA some towns or counties used some spray on the local streams to kill the larvae.

If you are moving they don't seem to be able to catch up. You can;t walk fast enough to escape them. Brimmed hat seems to keep them from your face. some days they are hoprrible others not so much. covering up is best if you have to be out there when they are.

You might see if they are more active at certain times than others.