Above: A harmless hover fly feeding on sweaty skin. These flies appear in mid- to late-summer. The 1860s song of this title has retained some popularity through the years. Who has not been annoyed by ...

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 ...

Deer in West Michigan are dying in groups due to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD. The deer become infected when bitten by a midge fly. EHD is not uncommon and is not a concern, said Michigan ...

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 ...