Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 20:41     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
Anonymous wrote:I think they go by "Dill". Dill Pickle.


Lol. This is funny.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 20:35     Subject: Re:Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
Very creative, thank you!
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 19:58     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
Get a decent portable battery-powered fan. Chemical and odor free.

There are much cheaper options than this but it’s great:

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Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 18:52     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
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Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 18:51     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
I spray bug repellant on my baseball cap before I put it on. Works pretty well keeping them off my face.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 18:27     Subject: Re:Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
McLean harvests those bugs to keep obnoxious parents away.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 18:17     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
Those are called "SYC coaches"
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 17:57     Subject: Re:Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
It's been a bad year for them everywhere. Off Deep Woods and a hat help keep them away.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 17:31     Subject: Re:Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
OP here. I've tried bug spray (Off Family Care brand) and those little citronella bracelets to no avail. Not a huge drinker so the intoxication method won't work. If others have had success with alternative methods, please share!
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 17:19     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
Wear bug spray?
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 17:15     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
I think they could be midges? I went for a run around sunset last night and they were swarming my whole culdesac. I had to close my eyes and just barrel through lol!
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 17:12     Subject: Re:Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
YMMV but I've heard showing up drunk or intoxicated enough to put off a slight odor in the air keeps them away. Ive never tried that nor would I recommend it.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 16:53     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
I think they go by "Dill". Dill Pickle.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 16:40     Subject: Re:Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
I live in Fairfax and see them too. I've seen horse flies too.

No advise but I feel your pain.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2021 15:59     Subject: Outdoor fields - annoying gnats / flying insects
We live in McLean and it seems as though at every soccer field (Longfellow, Spring Hill, St. Luke, etc.) there are tons of little flying gnats *all the time*. What are these?? Anyone have success avoiding them? The kids don't seem to mind them but they drive me crazy during long practices and games! Any advice welcome. (Originally posted this is the sports forum but figure soccer parents would know best!)