Black flies

[northsky99]

Just wondering how the Black flies are this year .Being we had the warm weather early, how long have they been out.

 

Going to Chapleau area in 2 weeks can t wait . FISH ON

[walleyejigger]

was near timmins yesterday/today and didnt see any mosquitos or blackflies, it was pretty chilli n windy though

[Paully]

I had black flies on the brim of my hat 2 weeks ago in toronto..

[Mattones]

About two weeks ago they were insane;y crazy up in Bracebridge!

[Mykester]

I remember 5 years ago I destroyed my dads head while they didn't bite me. Maybe they don't attack blonde people?

[Syn]

Obligatory

[singingdog]

They haven't been bad here at all. I have been swarmed, but not bitten. Either they are going to be late, or they aren't going to be bad this year.

[fish_fishburn]

There starting here but not to bad yet. Just remember not to wear black at all, it attracts them. And bug dope with 99% deet keeps them at bay, just don't put it on your skin cause its nasty.

[otter649]

There starting here but not to bad yet. Just remember not to wear black at all, it attracts them. And bug dope with 99% deet keeps them at bay, just don't put it on your skin cause its nasty.

 

 

I was up in Dorset this past weekend (May 07-09) - They were out for a bit but after the temp dropped

15 degrees F or so and with the rain-sleet & snow there was no problem with the bugs after that........

[Muskieman]

I was cleaning out the boat last night getting it finalized for Saturday and they were fierce.

 

 

RFS

[Cookslav]

Hard to say...

 

I was in Algonquin 2 weekends ago, and they were started...

By the time I left we were having some difficulty.

But with Algonquin just haveing a cold snap, and even 10 cm of snow in some areas....I think that will set them back a bit.

My guess is we're back into a normal bug rythem

[TJQ]

Out for the first time today at my house in Sturgeon Falls.

[bigbuck]

Break out the old school Muskol with 95% DEET. That stuff is paint thinner but if you cover yourself with it from head to toe before you get dressed, I can pretty much guarantee that you won't be bugged.

[aplumma]

I feel it is a fine chemical I have used for years with no ill effects and have even found it makes it easy to read after dark with the lovely green glow...

 

 

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Do

 

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· After your outdoor activity, wash repellent-treated skin with

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Art

[Dozer]

I was east of Algonquin for the last 5 days, the warmer days they were out, but the snowy days they were gone

[chris.brock]

Where are you heading near Chapleau?

just curious

[northsky99]

Where are you heading near Chapleau?

just curious

Moosehorn lodge

[Bob]

They haven't been bad here yet. Due to the almost zero runoff this spring and the fact that blackflies need running water to breed, I don't anticipate a bad season for them this year. Again, due to little runoff, I can see a lot of the swamps drying early and an easier skeeter season unless, of course, we get a lot of rain.

[Governator]

I'm heading to greater sudbury next weekend, I'm still bringing the bug jacket.