Black flies

A Guide to Surviving Maine’s Black Fly Season Without Going Crazy
A Guide to Surviving Maine’s Black Fly Season Without Going Crazy
A Guide to Surviving Maine’s Black Fly Season Without Going Crazy
These little annoyances are actually found in a place that perfectly describes Maine (damnit). The same reasons we love the beautiful scenery in Maine during the summertime is also why we're a perfect environment for them, damnit. But I've got solutions, ready?
Don't Live in Maine, The Black Flies Aren't Worth It!
Don't Live in Maine, The Black Flies Aren't Worth It!
Don't Live in Maine, The Black Flies Aren't Worth It!
Why? Why do we continue to live in Maine? What are the benefits? Zero! In the winter we deal with the biting cold of sub-zero temperatures and blowing snow, in the spring we deal with the joys of mud season, in the fall we have to rake all those damned leaves...
Try Repelling Black Flies With These Simple Tricks
Try Repelling Black Flies With These Simple Tricks
Try Repelling Black Flies With These Simple Tricks
Is it just me, or does the black fly population seem EXTRA heavy this spring. I know we deal with it every year, and the amount of rain we have received certainly doesn't help, however, this is BAD! I could hardly even mow the lawn last night with my eyes open- those things get trapped in your eyelashes...