Biting flies can be a minor annoyance, or they can make time outdoors impossible. "They’re opportunistic. They want an easy target so they will bite humans if they find you first," says Sonja ...

Unlike a simple sting or puncture, the tearing action of a horsefly bite increases the risk of infection. The pain is ...

As the weather warms up the UK is often swarmed with reports of biting horseflies. A Museum fly expert explains what is going on. Often large, persistent and painful, a bite from a horsefly is an ...

Zebras evolved stripes to prevent pesky biting flies from landing on them, a study finds. A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to ...

The Outer Banks is notorious for its bugs, particularly female biting flies that get protein by sucking the blood of animals and people, the National Park Service told The Charlotte Observer.

In one study of residential bug zappers, less than one percent of the bugs killed were biting flies. methods that actually work A handful of mosquito repellents do work in most situations.

Whether you’re gardening, fishing, swimming, or hiking, you’re not alone out there; biting flies are waiting for you. "Biting flies consist of a diverse group which can range from very small ...