skybytch 273 #1 December 9, 2004 It's nice outside today so we opened the doors of the store to let some of that fresh air in. Unfortunately we also let in around 100 flies. We don't really mind them hanging out if they'd just stay on the ceiling, but they keep flying down and bothering us and our customers. We've tried the swatter but we're not quite tall enough to get good whacks in. We've tried spraying them with Windex (with Ammonia!) but that just stuns 'em - they fall to the floor and then we have to step on them to make sure they don't wake up and fly away - plus, who wants fly guts on their shoes? We've tried shooting rubber bands at them but we keep missing. We can't leave to go get fly strips or that heavy duty fly killing spray stuff. What other common items - preferably items that can be found in a gear store - would you recommend to best complete our mission of fly genocide? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 December 9, 2004 Don't you know anything? You're supposed to sit still and take the flies out with a pair of chop sticks. Geez. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #3 December 9, 2004 put some sugar on duct tape and hang it up. Dunno if it'll work, but at least it'll take your mind off of them for a little while. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 December 9, 2004 QuoteDon't you know anything? Obviously not, if I'm posting the question here. We don't have any chopsticks. It's a gear store, not a Chinese restaurant. Sheesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 December 9, 2004 Quoteput some sugar on duct tape and hang it up. Is it okay if we use gaffers tape instead of duct tape? Maybe that's why it isn't working? The strips of pink gaffers tape with the sparkly sugary stuff on the sticky side hanging from the ceiling do give the store a rather festive look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 December 9, 2004 Brush your fingers gently through your hair and get a few loose strands. Then, swat at a fly with your hand. This will stun it and knock it onto the table. Next, gently tie a hair around the fly and attach one end to a fixed object. Now the fly will go in circles and move the air around. Instead of a pest, they are now little air circulation devices and you'll like them more. See? A positive solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 December 9, 2004 QuoteWe don't have any chopsticks. It's a gear store, not a Chinese restaurant Mr. Miyagi wasn't in a Chinese restaurant, he was in his shop and it worked for him. It was in a movie so it must be true.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #8 December 9, 2004 Put a piece of bait on one side of a bunch of cypres cutters. Soon as a fly gets into the cutter, short out the contacts. I'm sure Kate will understand about the 100 cutters going on the shrinkage list. She seems cool like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #9 December 9, 2004 Grab a lighter and and aersol can of flammable cleaner. While youre at it grab a fire extinguisher also. Then torch the little bastards!!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 December 9, 2004 A lighter and hairspray, WD-40, etc., will take them out quite nicely. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #11 December 10, 2004 well, it IS the holidays!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #12 December 10, 2004 QuoteDon't you know anything? You're supposed to sit still and take the flies out with a pair of chop sticks. Geez. No, no, no. no.... she wants to know what the gear store might provide her? I say get two pull cords, one in each hand and swat at them... It takes much more technique, and you are using two hands. ... you get more flies when using both hands. ... otherwise you can take off your shoes (preferred are the flip flops) and try to smack them in a clapping motion. _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #13 December 10, 2004 Maybe it's time to break down and buy one of these. Besides killing flying insects, it sure knows how to get skydiver's attention. Just ask CanuckInUSA, he loves my fly swatterMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 December 10, 2004 Naw, a bugzapper is MUCH more fun...you can watch one of those go for hours at a time.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #15 December 10, 2004 That's what that fly swatter does. It's a mini fly zapper. Did you not look at the linkMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #16 December 10, 2004 QuoteNaw, a bugzapper is MUCH more fun...you can watch one of those go for hours at a time. Bug zapper and a case of brewskis, I'm set for the night! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 December 10, 2004 Yes, I read that...the problem is you've got to hold it and possibly even swing it at the bugs. Its easier to spill your beer that way.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 December 10, 2004 QuoteYes, I read that...the problem is you've got to hold it and possibly even swing it at the bugs. Its easier to spill your beer that way. I guess I'm more talented, cause I don't spill a drop of beer when I'm having fun with the fly swatter.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 December 10, 2004 See, that's why you're a better skydiver then me as well. You have better coordination.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #20 December 10, 2004 But I think it has to do with the number of jumps I have and the type of jumps I do. My first rule, don't strap anyone to myself.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 December 10, 2004 QuoteMy first rule, don't strap anyone to myself. That's not what you said at the boogie...OH, you mean tandem jumps, sure thing dear.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #22 December 10, 2004 QuoteMy first rule, don't strap anyone to myself. Well there goes my plans for the next time you visit!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #23 December 10, 2004 QuoteI guess I'm more talented, cause I don't spill a drop of beer when I'm having fun with the fly swatter. "Hey, that stings..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #24 December 10, 2004 Bill, did I get you at WFFC? And BTW JP, I'm talking about not strapping anyone to me with their clothes on. Oh, and we have to be hanging from the bedroom ceiling.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 December 10, 2004 Hell, we can rent out our tandem harnesses during the week from Aggieland...all we need are those hooks, since I'm a biker, I've got leather.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
