In high temperatures, a dip in cool water is often a welcome relief for dogs. A quick romp in the riverbed, but then—pain, swelling, bruising, and itching. During black fly season, this is not ...

If you’ve ever been swarmed by tiny, annoying flies while golfing, fishing, or even when gardening, you’re probably familiar with black flies. “Black flies are stout-bodied flies which are closely ...

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 ...

Michigan's state parks, lakes and campsites in the Upper Peninsula will be lively over the Fourth of July weekend, and many people will be swarmed by the region's notorious biting flies ready to crash ...