Black fly bites; BC Canada
When I get bit by a black fly I will get swelling at the bite site. Usually if it’s on arm or leg or torso it’s okay but when they get at my neck and face it’s a whole different story.
I use a buff under my bug net and have a good on at all times when I’m working (silvi surveys). But the other day they were just horrible! Like big swarms everywhere and so ofc I had some wiggle their way in.
I had the worst swelling yet on my face and had to sit back a day in order to see as my eyes were almost closed. I take anti histamines and they don’t really help.
(TLDR:) I’m just wondering if anyone else is like me and pretty allergic to these annoying things and what they do. Do you have to carry an epi pen? Are you prescribed anything? Tips for getting through it?
I’m a bit nervous of it getting worse and hopefully I don’t have to leave the field anytime soon…