North Country At Work

Tree Surgeon working on fallen limb at Elizabeth “Betty” Stowe’s house on Stowe Lane in South Colton, NY. September 2012, taken by Mary Jane Watson.

Dave Hyde spraying Bti for Black Fly control in Colton, NY along the Raquette River. May 23, 2006. Here’s David Sommerstein’s story on Andrea Malik’s work controlling Black Flies.

Andrea Malik, “black fly diva,” spraying Bti for Black Fly control in the Raquette River in Colton, May 23, 2006. Here’s David Sommerstein’s interview with Andrea.

Andrea Malik, “black fly diva,” and her dog, Jasper, of Colton, NY, examining a water sample for black fly larvae, May 23, 2006. Here’s David Sommerstein’s interview with Andrea.

Andrea Malik, Colton’s “black fly diva,” treating the Raquette River using Bti pest control in 2006. This is done each spring to limit the black fly population. May 23, 2006. Colton, NY. Here’s David Sommerstein’s interview with Andrea.