A VERIFY reader who is especially sensitive to their bites asked if there are ways to keep the insects away. 1. Avoid outdoor activities when horse flies are most active. Horse flies are most active ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Horse flies live all across North America and are active in wooded areas and near bodies of water.Female horse flies bite and feed on blood, unlike males, ...

Keeping flies off horses is a worry that plagues many horse owners in the warmer months. No horse enjoys being bothered by flies, and while they are mostly a nuisance, they can also present health ...

Healthier herds with reduced production losses due to flies and insect pests can come from better management, but tools, control methods and practical guidance when it comes to pest control, can play ...

One of the more common insects affecting livestock is the horse fly. Much larger than a typical house fly or stable fly, horseflies can grow to be just over an inch and have a terrible bite. I noticed ...

Ever come home from the beach with a large, painful bug bite? Or perhaps several? The greenhead fly was probably to blame, and — unfortunately — they are out and about again for the summer season in ...