Ouch! Getting attacked by Deer Flies while attempting a simple walk on a warm Michigan day, or enjoying the sunset on your backyard deck in July or August can turn a pleasant activity into absolute misery. These pesky insects are not just an annoyance, they can also bite… and painfully. Deer flies are a close...Read More

Deer Fly Season is Coming. Deer flies feed on the blood of people and other animals, like horseflies. They emerge in warm weather and use color, movement, or carbon dioxide production to detect prey. If a deer fly has ever stung, then you know they don’t require an introduction. They are creepy pests with no...Read More

While there have been multiple reports of giant Asian hornets attacking beehives in Washington, it will be years before they spread to the Midwest, according to a board certified entomologist. Dubbed “Murder Hornets” by researchers, the species has a venomous sting that can kill a human if they are stung several times. “These things are...Read More

Getting attacked by Deer Flies while taking a walk or run on a warm Michigan day, or enjoying the sunset on your backyard deck in July or August can turn a seemingly pleasant activity into absolute misery. These pesky pests are not just annoying but they also bite… and it hurts! Deer flies are a...Read More