Hi all. I have just had my first encounter with the black fly. I am impressed by the ability of the little b****** to inflict pain. Any advice in dealing with this little blighter would be appreciated.

Baby powder helps with the pain.  Rub it in.

I think that I have said this before but I always apply Betadine gel which provides an almost immediate pain relief.

Apply Natural Honey Body Lotion to all exposed parts before you go out, they should then leave you alone. However, make sure you get the 'Origina Formulal' one as there are (or were) two versions, the newer of which doesn't work.  Alternatively Soldebre sell lotions you can use - look for stuff labelled for 'Mosca negre'.

At least the mosquitos are stealthy and you don't know you are being bitten. These little flies certainly know how to inflict pain!

They seem to attracted to noise,breath,vibration and sweat.They are alway prevelant when strimming,chainsawing,ploughing and a few other figorous outdoor activities.Always wear protection.

i didnt realise condoms helped  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Thanks for the advice everyone and Jack if a black fly gets to your willie and leaves  bites like I have on my leg you will wish that you were wearing a condom.

Smidge -Talking about willies!!!- I saw what I think were black fly in a urinal in a petrol station on the n340 the other day - 3 buggers just perched there.

Love the ladies and gents door handles.  :D

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Nigel wrote on Apr 15^th, 2012 at 8:49am:

Apply Natural Honey Body Lotion to all exposed parts before you go out, they should then leave you alone. However, make sure you get the 'Origina Formulal' one as there are (or were) two versions, the newer of which doesn't work.  Alternatively Soldebre sell lotions you can use - look for stuff labelled for 'Mosca negre'. At least the mosquitos are stealthy and you don't know you are being bitten. These little flies certainly know how to inflict pain!

Hi there
Will any Natural Honey Body Lotion brand do?

Cheers ....