Avoiding tiny flies and gnats in the summer can be tricky—even insect repellent isn't always helpful, experts said. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam Fry is a bug guy. A 20-year veteran of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Division, he’s used to facing creatures that make ...

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 ...

Gnats are attracted to warm, moist environments and breed in standing water or damp soil. Homeowners can repel gnats using herbal repellents, apple cider vinegar traps and by eliminating breeding ...

Despite being tiny insects, gnats have an impressive sense of smell. Many every day, household smells are strong gnat attractants. Paying attention to rotting fruit, filled garbage bins, and clogged ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...