Double-sided sticky tape made especially to trap deer flies can be gross but effective. There’s always a lot going on in Vermont. But one of the main topics of conversation this summer — at least in ...

There are some big swarms of biting deer flies this year. Usually when you go into the mountains or along rivers and lakes, mosquitoes are a problem. Yep, there are plenty of them this year, too. But ...

THE DEER FLIES are officially in full season. During the month of July, I change my outdoor activities to things that are not in the woods. I have tried very hard to ignore deer flies but I cannot.

Though there are hundreds of different fly species in Minnesota, let’s focus on three categories of biting flies, starting from small to large: black flies, deer flies and horse flies. Deer flies' ...

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 ...

The 4th of July weekend featured beautiful, sunny and dry weather that was enjoyed by just about everyone, except for the plants in our gardens! The current drought continues despite some relief from ...

AS A KID growing up in Athens, Alabama, Brandon Bailes used to spend a lot of time in his grandfather’s woodshop. His grandpa would cut a block of cedar for Bailes, then sketch something on it—the ...