Yellow flies

[Lady D]

We've been at the beach since Monday afternoon. Already have encountered 5 yellows flies all trying to bite me at one time. We were at Eden Gardens. Tried to bite my husband also. We had already walked all over the place and were headed back to the car when they started trying to bite me. I had two on each calf and one on my upper arm. I hate those things. :angry:

 

[BeachSiO2]

Let them land and as soon as they put their head down, they can be swatted with ease. They wait a second or two between putting there head down and biting so you have to be patient or they will fly away if you try to swat them as soon as they land. Good luck.

 

[Dawn]

Bzzzzzzzz

 

[sunspotbaby]

Let them land and as soon as they put their head down, they can be swatted with ease. They wait a second or two between putting there head down and biting so you have to be patient or they will fly away if you try to swat them as soon as they land. Good luck.

Good advice. I've become quite good at hunting them before they are hunting me. One thing I noticed this past week while riding dirt roads on a golf cart in Georgia, they chase the cart, not the people. As soon as it is stopped, if you don't move your body around too much, they go away. The more aggressive you are, swatting, flailing at them, the more aggressive they become. Stop moving, let them land and then go for the kill. They will chase you if you continue walking because they're attracted to the movement, so just stop a minute.

As soon as i know i've been bitten, I apply alcohol and then spray with windex. This seems to help prevent the future itching.

 

[Lady D]

Didn't think one thing about the yellow flies being around.
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[30adreamers]

Here is a thought...breed the love bugs to attack the yellow flies.

 

[Bobby J]

Yellow flies are spawn of the devil and will only attack you if you are thinking dirty thoughts.

 

[chip hagler]

I need some spiritual cleansing, those little devils are all over me.

 

[Lady D]

Ha ha Bobby. Don't think I was thinking dirty thoughts.

 

[Tesgirl]

Hi to All,
I'm "Tesgirl" and I'm a tourist turned temporary resident. Nice to e-meet you.

The Yellow Flies.... For the love of gawd!!!! Got my first bite this season and the poison is trailing from the bite. I'm hoping the cactus juice helps - anyone know if you drink it or apply it? Didn't think of Windex after the fact (tickled at the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and the reference to Windex) - must be the ammonia in it. Also interested if anyone knows a remedy or suggestion to minimize the scarring from the darned bites.

Thanks and see you around!