Ways to Ward Off Black Flies

Ways to Ward Off Black Flies

Whether out for a jaunt in the woods or just trying to enjoy a backyard barbecue, black flies can be a pesky problem when you are outside. Also referred to as buffalo or turkey gnats, there are over 250 kinds of black flies in North America alone and over 2,000...
What Happens to Mosquitoes During the Winter?

What Happens to Mosquitoes During the Winter?

Mosquitoes are the most prolific in the warm moist heat of summer. As happy as everyone is to see the pests go away for the colder months, many people wonder what happens to mosquitoes during the winter. How is it the little biters can be so unrelentingly present and...
The Worst Month for Mosquitos in The United States

The Worst Month for Mosquitos in The United States

Is there such a thing as “mosquito season?” In the United States, at least, there is. There are 176 different known species of mosquitos in the US. Several of these can carry illnesses likeWest Nile Virus, Zika virus, eastern equine encephalitis, and...