Thread: Flies

Hey guys went to my daughters house to repair some things while walking in early morning the flies were driving me crazy.My daughters house is on Rt 180 next to Bon Secour Wildlife Area.We never had that many flies before so the question is does anyone know where they are coming from?When I lived in New Jersey we fished Delaware Bay and when the big tankers would come up the bay headed to Philly they would bring those flies and they would stay for a couple weeks.living next to Bon Secour lots of wet grounds and never remember a problem like this.Maybe some local people can answer the flies question.Thanks guys and gals Tom

The woods. Its natural.
I've been 30 miles offshore and had biting flies pester the crap out of us.

They vary with seasons and wind direction, but they can be really bad in that area. Deet does not do a lot of good with the flies, but if you are desperate a light dose of Raid on your legs will keep them at bay (probably not very healthy and I would not do it a lot).

I really don't like insecticides, but sometimes when we need to stay outdoors under my friend's house flying insect spray is all that will do it.

Hey Tom good to see your post. I think the little bas+@-ds just come with the territory. Good fishing buddy.

Be careful and use spray. I got Cellulitis in both legs from them a few weeks ago and it was NOT fun.
Even worse it made me unable to fish for a few days.

Thanks guys thanks for replys.Quick trip but be back in a couple weeks.Hoping flies gone on my return.Coach had a water problem leaking water line under dishwasher.My son in laws friend went to house and didn't shut water line off and house empty for a month ended up ripping out rug and replaced wet insulation and bleached floors and under house.Ripped one wall down also but found leak and fixed everything.
Glad I brought bunch of tools with me and son in law and I worked hard to get it done.Going down and will check again before getting new rugs.Take care thanks guys. Tom