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Black Fly - FAQ
What are Black Flies?
Where can I get more information on the biology of Black Flies?
Do you have information on the Black Fly life cycle?
What is PA Doing about Black Flies?
What is Pennsylvania doing about Black Flies?
Who do I contact about Black Fly Suppression in my county?
What control products are used in the PA Black Fly Suppression Program?
Who does DEP notify of upcoming black fly treatments?
Why isn't PA treating early season black flies?
Is my county currently participating in Pennsylvania's Black Fly Suppression Program?
What streams are currently being treated?
What Can I Do About Black Flies?
What you can I do to protect myself from adult black flies?
What insect repellents should I use?
There are gnats in my yard, who do I call?
What are the NonTarget Impacts of the program?
Are there any impacts of Bti on Non-Target species?
Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis (BTI)
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