campingpixi 11 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 we have a screen tent and one that encloses the awning!! Guess we will be using one or the other if not both!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 they were there the last july 4th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingmommy aka Kelli 7 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Okay what are yellow flies and what do they do???They bite, and it hurts like hell :rofl2:And they are huge in my opinion! And yes they hurt like hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I still have white scars from last year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I still have white scars from last yearPlan on having them for a long time. I have scars from 3 years ago. Damn flies :'( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have a bunch of freakin welts from mosquitoes right now :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Yellow flies come after the blackberries ripen here. Usually around the middle to end of June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 When I spoke to Donnie last night, he told me that they are not out yet. Some horseflies yes, however, mostly gnats and mosquitoes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 We gotta be more careful when it comes to mosquitoes with my oldest DD cause when she gets bit they can get to be the size of a half dollar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 When I spoke to Donnie last night, he told me that they are not out yet. Some horseflies yes, however, mostly gnats and mosquitoes.I HATE HORSEFLIES!!!! :argh: Those things hurt like hell! :wiz: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Horse Fly - up to 2 1/2 inches :argh: ... and just like mosquitoes, it's the damn females who are the blood suckers :wiz:Deer Fly - up to 3/4". Deer Flies prefer heads, necks or shoulders, while yellow flies prefer legs & ankles.Blue is the preferred color to use for Deer Fly traps - unlike the Black that Yellow Flies prefer. The Deer Fly trap also needs to be in motion. :argh:What to do about these blood suckers!?!Bite and sting reliefHere is a general purpose sting relief for yellow flies. It is also helpful for horse fly, deer fly, mosquito, chigger and jellyfish bites.1 tsp. baking soda1/3 cup ammonia 1/3 tsp. unseasoned meat tenderizer (papain)1 crushed aspirinMix thoroughly and store in refrigerator (be sure to label container). When needed, shake well and apply with cotton swab, and rub briskly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBillyWhisperer 20 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 There is a much easier solution than that and each and everyone one of us produces it several times a day. It works here in the backwoods real good.:wiz: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 There is a much easier solution than that and each and everyone one of us produces it several times a day. It works here in the backwoods real good.:argh: :wiz: doesn't work too well in public :argh: :popo: >:D :argh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 We gotta be more careful when it comes to mosquitoes with my oldest DD cause when she gets bit they can get to be the size of a half dollar.[/quoteYou really do have to be careful. My DH actually had an allergic reaction to being bitten so many times the first couple of nights. He was in agony. (He made the rest of us in agony as well :wiz:) I would make sure you had some LIQUID Benedryl handy. It tends to help and work faster than the pill version. I always have it in case I accidentally eat chocolate. I had to drink a whole bottle on a cruise once when I was told the raspberry mousse did not have chocolate and it did. :argh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 We are always stocked with the liquid it works way faster then the pills! Lets all hope that all are spared by the evil bugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Remember liquid benadryl works for your dogs too. Check with your vet before you give it to them though the dosage is based on their weight. :hug: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Remember liquid benadryl works for your dogs too. Check with your vet before you give it to them though the dosage is based on their weight. :hug:Children's Benadryl for the dogs - unless they are BIG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks for the tip.. never knew that!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Ok, we came down to the fort to visit with Ghester and Pickens native and the yellow flies are out!!! The1900 and 1800 loops were bad and they chased my son and I while we were taking pictures for the site library. I have a welt on my elbow. Grrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Ok, we came down to the fort to visit with Ghester and Pickens native and the yellow flies are out!!! The1900 and 1800 loops were bad and they chased my son and I while we were taking pictures for the site library. I have a welt on my elbow. GrrrrrrrrrrAnd just in case you wanted to know - Lorna & Bitchie (er-Richie) were at my house (they stopped on the way to the Fort to tweek my GC) when Lorna got a text from Jen about those YALLER FLIES!! They must be bad if Jen has to text about them!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Ok, we came down to the fort to visit with Ghester and Pickens native and the yellow flies are out!!! The1900 and 1800 loops were bad and they chased my son and I while we were taking pictures for the site library. I have a welt on my elbow. GrrrrrrrrrrTell Gina that I hope to meet her while we are there. We'll arrive on Thursday. Dang it, I was hoping we would beat the dern yellow flies. I hate them thangs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 We were getting chased in 1200 and 1300 too. My elbow is all swollen and DS's ankle has about a 1 1/2 inch welt there. I suggest you get those beach balls and paint them black with the adhesive. If they are out this early, it is going to be a long season of blood letting. :rofl2:By the way, Gina is da bomb! :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 this does not sound fun at all :argh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Just to let yall know, my welt has gone down and I have a huge scab! UGH! I am getting the beach balls this weekend and starting to paint those suckers black! Death to the yellow flies! :blowup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 You could probably make a fortune with those if you bring enough to sell at the Fort :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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