Biting flies

Anybody else having trouble this year? I'm hoping they are about done and die a horrible death. The last month they have feasted on my legs and arms. They leave a small pointy hard lump (that itches for days) that lasts for weeks....nearly a month before they start fading. Started using insect repellant that has helped. I do some work (probably illegally) down on the river improving the trail......they throw a party when they see me coming.

Haha, midges!

They love me too! For some reason though, I've been less bothered by them this year.

I don't believe I've received a single bite, but my wife has had a few.  We spend a lot of time outdoors but I think most of her bites have come while gardening rather than walking on the sea cliffs or moors.

Haha, midges!

They love me too! For some reason though, I've been less bothered by them this year.

Nope....not midges. These are more like small horseflies from where I lived.

Nope....not midges. These are more like small horseflies from where I lived.

Oh, ok.  The result sounds pretty much the same?  Have you tried anthisan?

It may help a little.  https://www.anthisan.co.uk/#

Oh, ok.  The result sounds pretty much the same?  Have you tried anthisan?

It may help a little.  https://www.anthisan.co.uk/#

Oh yeah.....my wife loves the anthisan. But......although I think it works a little bit for the itching.....the huge/volcano/pimple/hard bumps last forever.

Oh well......the little bastards hopefully will be dying very soon and I can get back to complaining about the weather