black flies – New England's Narrow Road

by Pam

It’s May – Here’s My Annual Bug Bite Photo!

Two days ago I took this photo of my recent encounter with the New England black fly. It visits us each Spring and I soooooo look forward to becoming deformed by it’s bite. Apparently only a lucky few of us are affected with swelling from the bites and I am lucky enough to be one […]

by Pam

They’re Heeeeeere – The Black Flies Return

Black flies are the worst of all bugs. I’ve lived in Florida where the spiders are the size of your hand. Seriously, I have seen some enormous spiders in my life. I’ve dealt with cockroaches, palmetto bugs and banana spiders (pictured) and I don’t like any of them, but none of them kept me from […]

by Pam

Trying to ID Some Things In My New Yard

It’s mid April, the sun is shining and it’s warm outside. I make all kinds of plans to do yard work, or take a walk or just sit on my new little deck and enjoy watching the birds. Then I remind myself that I will get eaten alive by the black flies. It’s one of […]

by Pam

Now That’s a Bug Bite!

I apologize for the poor quality of this picture, but you are probably thankful you CAN’T see it very well. I took this picture in the mirror after I realized how huge this bite had become. I had a total of about 5 of them that got this swollen – thankfully none were on my […]

by Pam

It Must Be May in New Hampshire

Generally, I love where I live in south-western New Hampshire. But at the end of April and all through the month of May the black flies are plentiful and annoying. I pretty much write off the entire month of May as lovely weather to look at from the safety of indoors. It’s a shame that […]