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I_UndergroundPanther

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10. Yes those monster flies

Reply to yardwork (Reply #9)

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 08:58 PM

Jun 26

That are like 1/2 inches long? Got chewed up by one on my back hurt like hell.

It became infected over the next few days I didn’t know it , scratched it open and icky goo was running down my back. I was surprised at How much goo in such a short time.

After it was ripped open I cleaned it well put neosporin on it and it healed up.

100% on that list :horseflies.

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Gnats don't bother me. I'd add horseflies to your list. yardwork Jun 24 #9

Yes those monster flies I_UndergroundPanther Jun 26 #10

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Didn't know possums eat ticks I_UndergroundPanther Jun 26 #11

Great. Ticks and mold. yardwork Jun 24 #8

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