If you've spent some time on the Milwaukee lakefront recently, you've likely found yourself waving off swarms of tiny flies. Every spring, clouds of midge flies, or lake flies, take over the lakefront ...

Flies often bother households, creating a nuisance when they buzz inside your home. To truly stop flies from invading, you need more than just a good fly-swatting technique. You'll have to replace the ...

Avoiding tiny flies and gnats in the summer can be tricky—even insect repellent isn't always helpful, experts said. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...

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 ...

Imagine yourself on a walk in the woods. It’s early spring; tiny tree flowers are clinging to branches. A nearby stream quietly gurgles and peepers pepper the air. Idyllic, right? Then, all of a ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...