Blandford flies are back!

Mon 27 Apr, 11:18

Elaine's warning very welcome. I will add Mosquito Dunks to my pond -- Mosquito Bits also works just as well. Both available on amazon. 

Glad that the health link has been sorted out, but it is rather outdated. The link should also say that infected insect bites is now one of seven conditions that can be treated by a community pharmacy, without the need to first consult a GP or other health professional. See Pharmacy First 

I am sure Averose is only too familiar with treatments for Blandford Fly! 

Mon 27 Apr, 09:57

Thanks Elaine. I think the link got mangled. Should be https://islipmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/media/cgad2rdb/blandford-black-fly.pdf

Mon 27 Apr, 09:17

Blandford flies are back! I remember my first summer of 2022, when I knew nothing of these tiny little flies and ended up with cellulitis after being bitten 12 times - probably walking down by Sandford Brook. See here for advice on prevention and what to do if you are unfortunately bitten. https://islipmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/media/cgad2rdb/blandford-black-fly.pdf