Discover effective ways to keep biting flies away with our comprehensive guide. Learn about preventive measures, natural and ...

With the concentration in sand gnats this year, Culbreth says the same could ring true when mosquitos come next--and then the ...

Some species of phlebotomine sand fly transmit Leishmania parasites. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Sand flies are attracted to a newly discovered species of bacteria. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Leishmaniasis is a protozoon parasitic infection transmitted by sand flies that infects up to 2 million people worldwide annually. If left untreated it can cause considerable cutaneous scarring and ...

This article is authored by Dr Tanu Jain, director, National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), New Delhi.

Also known as no-see-ums, punkies, and sand flies, biting midges are common in coastal areas but are found across the South. They’re less than 1/8-inch long, earning their common name because ...