Black flies, also known as buffalo gnats, can cause irritated, itchy bites but do not typically spread diseases in North America, according to the Spokane Regional Health District’s website.

In Australia's Illawarra region, a ghostbusting-style night tour reveals ghost fungi, sea sparkles and tiny creatures ...

He adds that fungus gnats "do not bite people or cause allergic reactions." While gnats are unlikely to go away on their own, ...

Using clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears, remove any dead leaves, stems, or flowers. Cut back to healthy tissue, making ...

Whatever you call them: no-see-ums, gnats, biting midges or just outright annoying — these tiny, pesky and itch-causing bugs have once again returned to the Lowcountry this spring.

But back to your question, the swarm of circling flies are males, waiting for an unmated female to fly by. Because the lesser ...

Pueblo County CSU-Extension Office horticulture specialist Amanda Weidner writes about insects that are your allies in the ...

Leave the blooming parsley in the garden, however. The tiny flowers provide food for and attract parasitic wasps into the ...

Regular inspection is essential, preferably once a week, with a magnifying lens for little pests. It helps to foresee ...

Commonly called Elephant Ears, Colocasia and Caladiums aren’t the best choices for indoor growing. They need high humidity, ...

The other bacteria that is sold to the homeowners is Bacillus thuringiensis or Bt. Bt is the most used biological pesticide ...