Yellowflies
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Yellowflies
For the Yellow Flies
I boat a lot & have a place on the St Marks. My wife swells up & hurts if a Yellow Fly bites her.
I found out several years ago, by accident, that Austrian Gold sunscreen works GREAT for more than sun protection!!!!
I use 30 or 50spf but I don't think that matters. I have been using it for 3 years & when the fly's aren't around, its a great sunscreen. It only takes a small amount, but do not miss a spot if you expect the Yellow Flies to be out.
They will find that missed spot. I had two bite me by on the underside of my wrist my wristwatch band. Not one other bite all day.
I have shared this info with some friends who now use it for there paddle board/kayak trips. I saw them on the river a few days ago, & they were amazed at how well it works.
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I boat a lot & have a place on the St Marks. My wife swells up & hurts if a Yellow Fly bites her.
I found out several years ago, by accident, that Austrian Gold sunscreen works GREAT for more than sun protection!!!!
I use 30 or 50spf but I don't think that matters. I have been using it for 3 years & when the fly's aren't around, its a great sunscreen. It only takes a small amount, but do not miss a spot if you expect the Yellow Flies to be out.
They will find that missed spot. I had two bite me by on the underside of my wrist my wristwatch band. Not one other bite all day.
I have shared this info with some friends who now use it for there paddle board/kayak trips. I saw them on the river a few days ago, & they were amazed at how well it works.
Try It
Re: Yellowflies
skin so soft, from Avon works great also
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Re: Yellowflies
And I keep a fly swatter in the boat for the biting flys out on the flats.
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Re: Yellowflies
Thanks for posting this. I have a particularly bad reaction to yellowflies. I can attest, I missed one part of my leg (evidenced by the sunburn) and they did seem to get me there a few times. Otherwise, they flew around me but didn't land and bite.woodstock52 wrote:For the Yellow Flies
I boat a lot & have a place on the St Marks. My wife swells up & hurts if a Yellow Fly bites her.
I found out several years ago, by accident, that Austrian Gold sunscreen works GREAT for more than sun protection!!!!
I use 30 or 50spf but I don't think that matters. I have been using it for 3 years & when the fly's aren't around, its a great sunscreen. It only takes a small amount, but do not miss a spot if you expect the Yellow Flies to be out.
They will find that missed spot. I had two bite me by on the underside of my wrist my wristwatch band. Not one other bite all day.
I have shared this info with some friends who now use it for there paddle board/kayak trips. I saw them on the river a few days ago, & they were amazed at how well it works.
Try It
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Re: Yellowflies
I looked up Austrian gold on amazon, only found Australian gold. They had a couple of varieties. Which one do you use?woodstock52 wrote:For the Yellow Flies
I boat a lot & have a place on the St Marks. My wife swells up & hurts if a Yellow Fly bites her.
I found out several years ago, by accident, that Austrian Gold sunscreen works GREAT for more than sun protection!!!!
I use 30 or 50spf but I don't think that matters. I have been using it for 3 years & when the fly's aren't around, its a great sunscreen. It only takes a small amount, but do not miss a spot if you expect the Yellow Flies to be out.
They will find that missed spot. I had two bite me by on the underside of my wrist my wristwatch band. Not one other bite all day.
I have shared this info with some friends who now use it for there paddle board/kayak trips. I saw them on the river a few days ago, & they were amazed at how well it works.
Try It
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SmartHit-n-Miss wrote:And I keep a fly swatter in the boat for the biting flys out on the flats.
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Product Info as listed on the front of the bottle;
#1 Fragrance
Infused with Aloe Vera
50 Lotion Sunscreen
Moisture Max
Formulated with Antioxidant Rich Kakadu Plum
Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (I also have it in SPF30)
Water Resistant (80 Minutes)
Australian Gold
Net Wt 8oz
#1 Fragrance
Infused with Aloe Vera
50 Lotion Sunscreen
Moisture Max
Formulated with Antioxidant Rich Kakadu Plum
Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (I also have it in SPF30)
Water Resistant (80 Minutes)
Australian Gold
Net Wt 8oz
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Re: Yellowflies
The frustration of smashing a yellowfly as hard as you can and hearing it crackle, for him to fly away as soon as you move your hand.
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Re: Yellowflies
Mine came in today Woodstock. I’ll give it a go and report backwoodstock52 wrote:For the Yellow Flies
I boat a lot & have a place on the St Marks. My wife swells up & hurts if a Yellow Fly bites her.
I found out several years ago, by accident, that Austrian Gold sunscreen works GREAT for more than sun protection!!!!
I use 30 or 50spf but I don't think that matters. I have been using it for 3 years & when the fly's aren't around, its a great sunscreen. It only takes a small amount, but do not miss a spot if you expect the Yellow Flies to be out.
They will find that missed spot. I had two bite me by on the underside of my wrist my wristwatch band. Not one other bite all day.
I have shared this info with some friends who now use it for there paddle board/kayak trips. I saw them on the river a few days ago, & they were amazed at how well it works.
Try It

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