JBMasterAngler Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 How do I get rid of them? They are horrible in my neighborhood, and more importantly, in my yard. I was trying to clean up the aftermath of the storm the other day, and I couldn't handle it anymore. Are fly traps the way to go? I also looked up there are some plants (lavender, basil, etc) I can plant in the yard that help repel flies, and mosquitos. So, who has had success with what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfy Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 my experience is the fly traps work on black flies. deer flies typically hang in long grass/weeds! got any of that nearby? only thing I have heard people use is this fly tape. its sticky on both sides, once they land on it they stick. not sure it work in your case. good luck man.............i'd sure be interested in what others do!!!!!!!!!! they sure are a total pain in the... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Fly papers and tape is what I heard. There was even a hat some years back that had sticky tape on it, I think...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Indeed there was. Scroll down to "Insects and relatives that bite or sting" for the deer fly info. Also lots of other stuff involving pestilence of all kinds. http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/current/ Just cut some thistles in a wooded pasture a few hours ago. Took one hand to run the sickle and other to swat deer flies. They are insane right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick in Mud Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I've also found them to be much, much worse this year than normal. One option is to get a cheap bug net for over your head. Looks kind of dorky, and they will still try to bite arms/legs/exposed skin, but it keeps them off your neck and face, which helps, at least for me. Another option is to check Amazon for "Trednot deer fly strips." They work pretty well, too, and if you buy them in bulk, they're pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Smear Tanglefoot on an old wide brimmed hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grainbelt Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 A few years ago someone posted a picture of their young daughter with a hat on, there was something like popcicle sticks attached to the hat pointing up and had fly tape attached to the sticks forming a circle above the hat. It had lots of deer flies stuck to it and he said that there was no better satisfaction than hearing them buzz stuck to the tape. They tend to try landing on the top of their victims to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LwnmwnMan2 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Deer flies attracted to the highest point, so put a stick in your hat and a large ball of sticky tape. They are also attracted to dark colors, preferably blue. mnguy152 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Again, Tanglefoot on an old hat. http://somethingscrawlinginmyhair.com/2015/02/21/killing-deer-flies-and-black-flies-with-a-tanglefoot-hat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grainbelt Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 It says it can get in my hairdoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Don't do that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 gunner55, jbell1981 and RebelSS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smurfy Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 we where up in Itasca county over this past weekend and have to say they weren't all that bad. sqeeters either!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishersofmen Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I have come to the conclusion that deer flies are possessed by Satan. Why are these horrible creatures in existence? Dotch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Pandora let them out. Eve ate the forbidden fruit... Pick your explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 14 hours ago, fishersofmen said: I have come to the conclusion that deer flies are possessed by Satan. Why are these horrible creatures in existence? Other than providing frogs, toads, spiders, snakes and birds something to eat, they make good sunfish bait. Of course, a booger can make good sunfish bait when they're biting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hmmm...not sure why that happened. One of those phantom double up thingys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I learned all about Beijing beetles doing the horizontal bop the other day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Ah, do tell? Check out the Japanese beetle thread. Fun for the whole family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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