Green lacewing larvae are among the most useful predatory insects found in gardens, farms, greenhouses, and landscapes. Although the delicate green adults look harmless, their … Read More
Deer flies can quickly turn a relaxing day outdoors into an uncomfortable experience. These aggressive biting flies are especially common around wooded areas, wetlands, ponds, … Read More
Deer flies and horse flies are closely related biting flies that belong to the family Tabanidae. Both can deliver painful bites, especially during warm weather, … Read More
A deer fly bite can be surprisingly painful for such a small insect. Deer flies do not sting; instead, females use sharp, cutting mouthparts to … Read More
Blue insects that fly are some of the most eye-catching creatures found around gardens, ponds, forests, and homes. Their colors may appear bright blue, metallic … Read More
Deer flies are small but aggressive biting flies commonly found near wetlands, forests, ponds, streams, and marshy areas. Most belong to the genus Chrysops and … Read More
Fruit flies are easiest to control before they begin breeding. These tiny flies are attracted to overripe fruit, fermenting vegetables, sugary drink residue, moist garbage, … Read More
Fruit flies appear when adult flies gain access to moist, fermenting organic material where they can feed and lay eggs. Overripe produce is the most … Read More
Finding tiny flies around your bathroom sink, mirror, shower, or ceiling usually means moisture and decaying organic material are present nearby. However, many “bathroom fruit … Read More
Fruit flies around a kitchen or bathroom sink usually indicate moisture and hidden organic residue nearby. They may be feeding on fermented material inside a … Read More
Adult fruit flies generally survive about two to three days without food when water or moisture remains available. Survival can be much shorter in a … Read More
Fruit flies are attracted to ripe produce, fermenting liquids, sugary spills, garbage, and other moist organic materials. A few adults can quickly become a larger … Read More