Wyoming’s Annoying Fly Problem, & Solutions

I need to start by saying that the woman in the video below lives in Wyoming and loves the state.

But she wants to be honest about what is good and what is bad.

So she has made a video on what NOT to like about Wyoming.

Let's start with the wind. But we have to mention the flies. 

From her point of view, this state has a horrible fly problem.

Let's also look at how to solve this fly problem to protect you, your family, pets, and livestock.

We know that Wyoming is gorgeous, but the flies are the DEVIL! she says.

It's not just that the flies are annoying, but we have the kind that bite.

That can make the summer almost unbearable.

She's right. I've come back from camping full of fly bites. It's horrible.

Let's have a look at those critters. They come in several flavors.

We have the black flies, also known as Buffalo Gnats. Females of most species must feed on blood to produce eggs. Like horse and deer flies, black flies bite using their mouthparts like scissors to cut into skin and lap up the blood. This results in painful bites that can produce bleeding, itching, inflammation, and swelling, as well as allergic reactions that can be life-threatening.

Deer flies will annoy you in the same way, even though they are much smaller.

Horse flies are the big bullies on the block.  You won't forget their bites. They will swell up your skin.

"Barn flies" most commonly refer to the blood-feeding stable fly that bites livestock and people, causing painful bites on the legs and ventrum.

All of these flies are drawn to your body heat. That's why they like you.

If you take some time to hunt YouTube videos, you'll find ways to reduce the fly population in your area. It's worth it for you, your family, your pets, and livestalk.