Black Flies
January 30, 2010 by Aaron Steen · Leave a Comment
Black Flies
There are about 140 species of black flies found throughout the world. Black flies are usually found around water and deliver a painful bite. They are often mistaken for gnats due to small sizes. Females require a blood meal to produce eggs and after feeding can lay up to 500. They can make life miserable for humans and livestock in areas with high numbers.
Control can sometimes only be obtained by government or state agencies when water ways can be treated. Homeowners can help keep flies from entering houses by using good screens, aerosols and other pesticides.