Biting pests
Horse flies & deer flies: identification & horse fly control
Horse and deer flies breed in wet soil and are strong fliers, so control focuses on traps, habitat drainage and treating shaded resting areas near the yard.
How to identify horse flies & deer flies
- What it looks like
- Large stout flies with huge iridescent eyes; deer flies have patterned wings.
- Size
- 1/2 to 1.25 inches
- Where you'll find it
- Near ponds, streams, marshes, pastures and shaded yard edges.
Signs of horse flies & deer flies in your home
- Painful bites on the head and shoulders
- Flies circling persistently outdoors
- Bites near water or livestock
Horse flies & deer flies questions homeowners ask
Why do horse fly bites hurt so much?
Females slice the skin with blade-like mouthparts instead of piercing it, which is why the bite bleeds and stings.
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