Black Flies Swarm California: Protection Tips

It's April 25th, from your city to your ears.

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Blackflies are buzzing up a storm in the foothills of Californian sand-gabriel valley right

now.

These tiny pests, just two to three millimeters long, deliver small but super-painful

bites mostly around your eyes and neck.

Good news though, they don't spread any diseases in Los Angeles County.

They swarm in huge groups and travel far.

Nothing in any flowing water they can find.

Things like dam releases upstream kick their numbers into high gear during summer, and

even backyard fountains or waterfalls can turn into surprise.

Hot spots, if the water keeps running.

Folks in those communities deal with this as a regular seasonal headache, hitting hard

when the weather warms up and water flows increase.

The local mosquito and vector control district is on it, hitting breeding spots with a natural

soil bacteria that's killer against both flies and mosquitoes.

They'll keep treating, but expect the bugs to stay active for a few more weeks while

it kicks in.

To stay by free, slap on some D. It's the only repellent that works on these guys and

throw a net over your face for extra protection.

District crews got your back, so hang tight to the swarms chill out.