I just moved here and have a deep love for our beaches here. Last month was my first month and I never encountered flies on the beach, starting in September I have been getting eaten alive! I noticed they are red little flies, they don't look like mosquitos. What are these little guys and what months are they prevalent on the beach? They are a "beach!"
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Beach Fanatic
They are blood flies and will drain a human in minutes. If the dune snakes and dune Lake Gators don't get you first.
SWGB
Never seen red flies.
We have yellow flies this time of year along with black flies that are driven down by northern winds. Both will bite veraciously.
We have yellow flies this time of year along with black flies that are driven down by northern winds. Both will bite veraciously.
Beach Fanatic
Black flies bite. Yellow flies sting. Flesh eating bacteria infest local waters as do those little razor fish that swim up your genital tubes.
Skunky
red flies?
Beach Fanatic
Dog flies are what will nail you this time of year. Fast little turds.
SWGB
Dog flies are what will nail you this time of year. Fast little turds.
Easily avoidable if there's no wind from the north!
SoWal Guide
Easily avoidable if there's no wind from the north!Or if you stay all the way in the water.
Beach Lover
What is the best thing to put on to protect from getting bit?
Beach Fanatic
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Beach Fanatic
What is the best thing to put on to protect from getting bit?Just whatever you would wear snow skiing.
SWGB
Beekeeper's hood works for us.
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