This story was originally published in June 2019. Biting insects can be extremely bothersome, and in some cases, dangerous. Mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and deer flies — they all exist in Maine ...

In high temperatures, a dip in cool water is often a welcome change for four-legged friends. A quick romp in the riverbed, but then—pain, swelling, bruising, and itching. During black fly season, this ...

Black flies are small, biting insects prevalent in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, especially near rivers and streams. While peak season is over, they remain active throughout the summer, particularly on ...

A surge of biting black flies is sweeping across the San Gabriel Valley foothills — and officials warn the infestation could get worse. Activity is currently high, with biting expected to continue for ...

Residents in parts of the San Gabriel Valley say they are dealing with an unusual (and painful) nuisance this spring: swarms of tiny insects known as “eye-biting” flies. While the name alone sounds ...

Black flies, or biting gnats, are a major nuisance in 35 PA counties, including York and Adams. Here's how the DEP controls them without pesticides.