Viewing post #3106973 by Elysianne

Weedwhacker said: There are all sorts of biting flies - we have some that look a lot like, but are a little smaller than, the usual housefly; they show up in the late summer (August or so) and are very persistent and annoying. Earlier in the season the tiny black flies will take a chunk out of your skin without you noticing it until you discover blood running down your arm (or wherever - they seem to particularly like my eyelids)...

What to do about them? Cover up with clothing.

That sounds dreadful! It is much too hot and humid here to add extra clothing. Besides, they were biting right through my socks and shirt. I am going to try the peppermint oil. If that does not work, I suppose I will have to resort to OFF!. I hate that stuff, though. I cannot believe it is harmless to people to put that on our skin. Still, I want to enjoy nice days and nights as we have them.