Jun. 19—Deer flies and horse flies can easily ruin an outdoor experience. They swarm, ricochet off your skin and buzz around your ears. Their bites are nearly as painful as bee stings, and they're ...

Among the plagues of Michigan, there are a few things which stand out: construction, snow and bugs. Among bugs, biting flies, including deer flies and black flies, are some of the most feared species ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. Various brands of repellent are seen in a pharmacy in Sao Paulo, Brazil ...