Jim Dill speaks with WLBZ about black fly season
Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative, spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) about black fly season in Maine. Dill said the amount of black flies varies by location, and that there tends to be more flies near streams, rivers or other fresh bodies of water. If bug spray doesn’t help keep the pests away, Dill suggests wearing a hard hat covered in baby oil while doing outdoor activities such as gardening. The flies are attracted to the reflection and end up getting stuck in the oil, according to the report.