Horseflies are a robust species of fly belonging to the Tabanidae family. Found in large numbers in the countryside near livestock, the bloodsucking insects are known for their size and biting ...

It's the time of year when swarms of horseflies start to invade homes and gardens - and they have a rather nasty bloodsucking bite. The spell of hot and humid weather has has seen the return of the ...

A VERIFY reader who is especially sensitive to their bites asked if there are ways to keep the insects away. 1. Avoid outdoor activities when horse flies are most active. Horse flies are most active ...

(MASS APPEAL) – Last month we talked to you about summer stingers; this month we’re turning our focus to biting bugs, specifically mosquitoes and horseflies. To help us out I’m here with Natasha ...

Not all bug bites are equally dangerous, so it's important to know what to look out for. Tick bites sometimes look like a bullseye, while mite bites are itchy and can look like a rash. Here's how to ...

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A father died after suffering an "incredibly rare" allergic reaction when he was bitten by a horsefly in Devon, reports the Press Association. Andy Batty, 48, had been watching his daughter Catherine, ...

Social media is often filled with complaints from thousands of people at this time of year, suffering from troublesome bites and stings from wasps, bees, nettles and more. But what about horsefly ...