Some people report attacks while in swimming pools. Some rest on back porches, etc., especially in mid to late August. There are also nylon head nets that keep insects away from the neck and face yet are suitable for clear vision and reinforced for pipe or cigarette smoking. A handy mesh jacket slips on easily over regular outdoor clothing and is very effective when a strong repellent is applied. Store the jacket in a sealed plastic bag.
Gloves are useful, as are tightly woven, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
Be sure that the shirt cuffs button tightly. Light colors, such as army suntans, seem less attractive than dark blue jeans. Area repellents with citronella or naphthalene are a good way to repel deer flies and mosquitoes in or near a patio, yard, tent, or cabin. Providing daytime shelter for humans and animals is important as horse and deer flies do not appear to bite greatly at night. Insecticides Short-term protection can be demonstrated, but the frequency of treatment to provide protection becomes prohibitive in insecticide cost and labor.