The public health departments of Chicago and Illinois don’t track biting flies. But anecdotally, they seem ubiquitous. Social ...

Have you been bitten by a fly recently in the Chicago area? You’re far from alone. According to recent social media posts, residents in the region have reported a rise in bites. “Did anyone else ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michigan's state parks, lakes and campsites in the Upper Peninsula will be lively over the Fourth of July weekend, and many people ...

Stable flies have been biting people on Myrtle Beach sands this fall. Photo from the University of Florida. Lyle Buss/Eleanor Nash If you've been trying to enjoy Grand Strand beaches now that ...

Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?

Mosquitoes may be considered Michigan's unofficial state "bird," but black flies can be even more annoying in early summer across the Upper Peninsula. Black flies are small, humpbacked insects that ...

Hikers beware: Upper Peninsula bugs are out to bite. Biting flies have been swarming northern Michigan in numbers that even locals say they haven't seen before. However, what some might not realize is ...

Few pests are more annoying to beef producers than flies, and it’s really no wonder. Flies are scavenger pests. They eat all kinds of undesirable things, like dead animals, plant waste and manures.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've been trying to enjoy Grand Strand beaches now that temperatures have finally dropped, you may have noticed some unwanted ...

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 ...