[jblum315]

I think it's silly to blame the flies on former cow pasture. All of TV was once cow pastures. These cannot be the same flies that once annoyed the cows. Burke's is surrounded by cow pastures and they don't have flies.

[kittygilchrist]

Just had a memory pop in my head of an Alaskan salmon grill outdoors. They had bears coming out of the woods after the food and hired guys with big sticks to poke them if they got too close. (a bit staged I'm sure--but how about this..?)
Maybe the CC could hire a crew of dancers with electronic zappers choreographed to the doo wop music.

[KathieI]

When Havana first opened, there was a terrible fly problem and we put floor fans around the dance floor (which also helped with the heat) and citronella candles on every table. These things controlled the problem somewhat but not completely and it took about a year to finally get rid of them.

I have spoken to the manager of Bonifay, Jim, and he told me of all the things they've been through to get rid of the flies, to no avail. We go to Karaoke every Monday night there, outside, and we bring out own flyswatters and have learned to cover the food to keep the flies under control. Jim says there is not much more they can think of but if anyone has any suggestions, I'm sure they would be interested.

Kitty, I did mention to Jim about those fly catching machines that zap the critters as they go near the electric charge. I forgot what he told me about that idea but I just can't wait until the flies are gone, they sure are annoying.

[SpicyCajunPugs]

Maybe Bonifay needs to seriously consider screening in the outside area if they cannot get the problem under control. The facility is too nice to disparage so much over simple flies.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by SpicyCajunPugs

Maybe Bonifay needs to seriously consider screening in the outside area if they cannot get the problem under control. The facility is too nice to disparage so much over simple flies.

it would end some of the problems with a screen...of course some will still find a way in

[Love2cruise]

I remember reading in another post about flies, put a lemon cut in half with cloves stuck in the lemon. They put them on every table and it helped, Fred perhaps it would be worth a try on the outside area. Can't remember who posted that.

[kittygilchrist]

I'm agreeing with screens. they don't cost nearly as much as this thread will cost them in business.

[jblum315]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Just had a memory pop in my head of an Alaskan salmon grill outdoors. They had bears coming out of the woods after the food and hired guys with big sticks to poke them if they got too close. (a bit staged I'm sure--but how about this..?)
Maybe the CC could hire a crew of dancers with electronic zappers choreographed to the doo wop music.

People used to pay little boys to swat flies. I know that was my husband's first "job."

[Boudicca]

We know an easy solution to the fly and bug issue. We explained to the waitstaff, left notes, called the manager, all to no avail at Bonifay. The problem is partially due to the ceiling fans being mounted too high. Flies, and most insects, cannot cope with circulating air, and patrons would be "protected" from the annoying pets, if only the manager spent the money to add extension poles to the ceiling fans. We learned this simple fix while eating outside at crab shacks up north. Tables either had their own standing fan, or tables beneath regular ceiling mount fans, were covered by fans on extender poles.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

I'm agreeing with screens. they don't cost nearly as much as this thread will cost them in business.

Those reading this thread should include reading post #10.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Those reading this thread should include post #10.

Bogie, I called Bonifay to give them a heads up on this thread that resulted in Fred's post #10. Not sure exactly what you have in mind by your post.

[OsheasMike]

As a former employee of Fred and his establishments, let me assure you the fly issue is not a cleanliness one, nor is it one of neglect. Knowing Fred and his staff everything is being done to correct the problem. Lot's of time there are external or hidden reasons for things that can not be explained due to the touchy nature of things in the "bubble." Again, I have no skin in this game as I run another establishment. I just thought that someone needed to say something in support, instead of all the attacking.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jhrc4

Look the Restaurant not only has Fly/Gnat problems but the food really is borderline terrible.
The whole idea of going out to dinner is supposed to be a pleasurable experience,Bonifay is like most Restaurants here in the Villages...TERRIBLE..this consensus is held by the Majority of patrons. The problem is: Take it or Leave It..The snowbirds will be returning soon and the problem will continue in this case>> @BONIFAY..Fly's/Gnats and terrible food.
Oh well life goes on.

Glad you are so happy.
BTW where do you get your facts regarding a Majority of patrons?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Bogie, I called Bonifay to give them a heads up on this thread that resulted in Fred's post #10. Not sure exactly what you have in mind by your post.

The complainers always miss the business's response.

[deltaguy]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

I know this has been mentioned before but a warning to anyone sitting outside on the porch at Bonifay.The flies are very annoying and caused me to leave earlier than planned.I talked to another couple on my way out,mentioned this and they said they were heading inside as husband was being pounced on by these flies.I'll try again when Oldies but Goodies are singing there but won't be staying if it's still a problem.I have sat outside at Cody's,O'Shea's,and never a fly problem there.

Maybe the Flies don't like Cody's food!