“Population suppression is challenging due to the unique biology of these pests.”
Biting flies can be a minor annoyance, or they can make time outdoors impossible.
Some breed in running or standing water, while others breed in muddy or swampy locations.
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Some types ofmosquitoesbite during the day, while others are more active at dusk and dawn.
Theyre less than 1/8-inch long, earning their common name because theyre barely visible.
The larvae develop in muddy or moist soils or places such as tree holes.
Theyre mostly a nuisance, though they can transmitbluetongue virusto livestock.
Theyre active during the day.
They lay their eggs in muddy areas, such as along pond edges or in wetlands.
Once the eggs hatch, the larvae crawl into muddy areas to grow into adult flies.
Heres what to do to limit your familys exposure, with tips from Gray and Swiger:
