Noooo, the cleggs arrived today!!!

[Red-1]

I am sad. I have been enjoying my hacking but, today, the horseflies came out.

Poor BH was bitten 3 times and I have one on my arm.

Anyone else???

 

[Barton Bounty]

Arrived up here last week but so far… not too many but I feel that might change this week

 

[Gloi]

Nooooooooo.......

Not here yet fortunately

 

[Red-1]

He was so sweet when bitten. He swooshed a bit then stopped and stood still, indicating with his face where I was to swat!!!

 

[Barton Bounty]

@Red-1 I ended up a clegg buffet last year! Im not going to this year

 

[Red-1]

@Red-1 I ended up a clegg buffer last year! Im not going to this year

Clegg buffer?

 

[Gloi]

He was so sweet when bitten. He swooshed a bit then stopped and stood still, indicating with his face where I was to swat!!!

How far north are you?

 

[Barton Bounty]

He was so sweet when bitten. He swooshed a bit then stopped and stood still, indicating with his face where I was to swat!!!

I take a little bottle of spray with me everywhere hacking in a fanny pack just in case

 

[Barton Bounty]

Clegg buffer?

Buffet!

 

[Red-1]

How far north are you?

Yorkshire.

Today was the first time I have seen them, although I did have 3 suspicious looking bites on Thursday.

 

[Red-1]

I take a little bottle of spray with me everywhere hacking in a fanny pack just in case

I used to use loads but Rigsby seems to be allergic so I am trying to avoid spray with both!

 

[Barton Bounty]

I used to use loads but Rigsby seems to be allergic so I am trying to avoid spray with both!

Crikey! Have you tried hot horse?

 

[Gloi]

Yorkshire.

Today was the first time I have seen them, although I did have 3 suspicious looking bites on Thursday.

Oh no. I was hoping you were down south and we might have a week or two until they got to Lancashire

 

[saddlesore]

Was just saying today when I was out how nice this time of year is before the flies and cleggs arrive- guess they’re on their way

 

[paddy555]

first one today (Devon) sadly it didn't survive.

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Not yet but am waiting.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Do you not think its quite alarming they hunt by sight it makes them even more terrifying

 

[SantaVera]

Oh no! Not yet

 

[Rokele55]

I saw a very large (at least 2" ) black and yellow flying thing today. Either a queen wasp or a hornet at a guess. I didn't like it. Am enjoying the Dragon flies though. Also had hordes of May flies here the last few weeks, more than I've seen before. Going to be a summer of flying monsters I think.

 

[Hackback]

I saw a very large (at least 2" ) black and yellow flying thing today. Either a queen wasp or a hornet at a guess. I didn't like it. Am enjoying the Dragon flies though. Also had hordes of May flies here the last few weeks, more than I've seen before. Going to be a summer of flying monsters I think.

It wasn't a female broad bodied chaser was it? Just with you mentioning the dragon flies. We have them round the pond and they are quite scary until you realise what they are

 

[Rokele55]

It wasn't a female broad bodied chaser was it? Just with you mentioning the dragon flies. We have them round the pond and they are quite scary until you realise what they are

Oh, have googled, never heard of those before, thank you. But probably not. It was out in the hedge where there are hundreds of bees usually so assumed it was collecting nectar, but the bees weren't there as normal which makes me think perhaps it was collecting bees. Also not very near water. If I see it again I will try and photograph, but must admit I took a look and shut the door on it. The dog is having a marvellous time hunting down the maybugs and I didn't want her doing the same to whatever it was..:-!

 

[spotty_pony]

They arrived here yesterday!

 

[Red-1]

Crikey! Have you tried hot horse?

Yes, Rigs has that but I'm trying to avoid any at the moment with him to see if that spray is kicking off the allergy. Bought some more for BH tho.

 

[Dustygirl]

Crikey! Have you tried hot horse?

I’ve just received some of this after seeing you recommend it on another thread.

 

[PurBee]

Yes red, i noticed the first ones yesterday here in west ireland too! The horses knew before me as they were less reluctant to go out in full sun and preferred the deep shade.
Today i saw one latched onto my gelding’s goolies I flicked it off and avoided a shocked leg lift!
Battle stations commence, full artillery required now to keep the buggers off…Zebra camoflage here we come!

 

[Barton Bounty]

I’ve just received some of this after seeing you recommend it on another thread.

Its great, twice a week if you spray on the coat, rub over it with a microfibre cloth to get it right in. Then just spray on top as required

 

[Red-1]

Yes red, i noticed the first ones yesterday here in west ireland too! The horses knew before me as they were less reluctant to go out in full sun and preferred the deep shade.
Today i saw one latched onto my gelding’s goolies I flicked it off and avoided a shocked leg lift!
Battle stations commence, full artillery required now to keep the buggers off…Zebra camoflage here we come!

Yes, he has been full zebra when turned out already, but now will also be hacked as one.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Yes, he has been full zebra when turned out already, but now will also be hacked as one.

Aww i have a zebra ride on rug I tried it once at canter he was like a bucking bronco fine at walk though

 

[Red-1]

Aww i have a zebra ride on rug I tried it once at canter he was like a bucking bronco fine at walk though

He is fine with the normal zebra outfit, however I have a rug where I sewed tulle skirts onto the side so none could get underneath. Can't wear it if there is a breeze as it flies up and threatens to get caught on car wing mirrors

 

[Peglo]

Oh no! Feel so sorry for you guys. I got bit a few times a couple of years ago for the first time while visiting an island. They hurt quite a bit for a bite. Fortunately (touch wood) they aren’t overly common up here or I’m not a prime target. Hope your zebra stripes keep them at bay.