Black flies, also called buffalo gnats or turkey gnats, are known to bite people during the day — particularly around the neck and head, leaving skin itchy and swollen. Black fly season lasts from ...

Black flies, a tiny insect known for a small, but painful bite, are on the rise in the foothills of San Gabriel Valley.

A warmer climate has begun to take hold in the state of Washington, bringing in new hordes of gnats. Black flies, also known as buffalo gnats, can cause irritated, itchy bites but do not typically ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas is known as the Natural State for a reason. And unfortunately, some things aren't so lovely this time of year— insects, specifically buffalo gnats or black flies. "They're ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Bug experts say last year's record flooding left behind more breeding ground for black flies.Swarms of the flies, also called buffalo gnats because of their humped backs, are ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Kyle Winkelmann has learned the past couple of weeks that if he's going to get into the cab of his tractor, he had better do it in a hurry. "I run really fast and get in quick, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A biting midge, also known in the Lowcountry as a sand gnat or a no-see-um. (E. Scmidtmann/USDA) A warmer climate has begun to ...