Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Attracting Tabanids

Posted by Susan R Walter on 02-02-2010 10:21
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Gordon: I believe someone has done a study and worked out the most attractive colours. Stubbs talks about it in British Soldierflies. I would assume dark cars are generally better, as they are warmer.

Roger: There's a plate over the hole for inserting the starting handle as using it is a great way to break your wrist. You can't push start them either - ruins the gearbox. The dynamo died soon after we bought it and it now has a 6V alternator. In the cold we use a battery booster and a bit of fuel spray stuff, but it is remarkably reliable. Started better than our 12 year old Renault after we'd been away at Christmas time.