The yellow fly most common to this district can be persistent in obtaining a blood meal once they have found a host. Controlling fly populations are difficult because of the circumstances surrounding the habitat of the flies. Insecticidal control of yellow flies at their developmental sites is not recommended because of the sensitive aquatic habitats involved. Insecticidal control of adults away from developmental sites is short-lived because of the continual influx of flies from neighboring untreated areas. The best control methods is vegetation management and localized trapping.
Vegetation management consists of removing underbrush around one's home.
By removing vegetation, fly resting sites are eliminated and increased light levels are less attractive to the flies. Trapping methods that homeowners can use for reducing localized adult biting fly populations are available. A citizen of this district can call our office and request a yellow fly trap. One of our technicians will go to the residence and set up one of the traps. If more then one trap is needed the technician will provide information on how the resident can construct more.