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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. horse fly close up When working out how to get rid of horse flies, the key is to learn what attracts and repels them, and what ...

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, who feed on pollen and nectar. You can treat ...

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 ...

Fly control should be initiated in late spring or late fall. Weather that is hot and dry or cold and wet produces fewer flies. Warm, wet weather means more flies. Cool, wet weather will delay fly life ...

The Louisiana coast is again buzzing with big, green blood-hungry flies. And that's a really good thing, according to Claudia Husseneder, a biologist tracking the recovery of horse flies after the ...