Black Flies are the unofficial Maine State bird - according to Maine Humorist, Tim Sample . Knowing how to cope with them will make your visit to Maine much more enjoyable.
Insects can provide a challenge for even the most perfectly planned weekend outing.
Black Fly season lasts, on average, from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July. The season will start earlier in some parts of the state, especially southern Maine, and end later in northern Maine. Black flies are mostly found in wooded, wet areas with with large amounts of standing water. Summer breezes are your best insect repellent as the flies like hot calm days. Black fly likes to crawl on you before it bites and can leave a bite that iches and swells.