Adirondacks’ battle against black flies: Bt’s role and debate over its use
By Tim Rowland
May 1, 2024
The black fly has long been reviled in the Adirondacks. But is it time to declare a truce?
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Tim Rowland is a columnist, author and outdoors writer living in Jay.
By Tim Rowland
May 1, 2024
The black fly has long been reviled in the Adirondacks. But is it time to declare a truce?
By Tim Rowland
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