Biting Flies

J. B. Pitzer, P. G. Koehler and J. W. Diclaro II

Release Date: 2/16/2022

Reviewed At: 2/5/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ig081-1991

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of various biting flies in Florida, including no-see’ums, black flies, stable flies, horse flies, and deer flies. It details their life cycles, habitats, and the impact of their bites on humans and animals. The document also discusses control measures, such as environmental management, protective clothing, and the use of repellents and insecticides, to mitigate the nuisance and health risks posed by these pests. Publication date: April 1991

About this Publication

This document is ENY-220, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date April 1991. Revised April 2003, July 2011, and February 2022. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

J. B. Pitzer, student; P. G. Koehler, professor emeritus; and Joseph W. Diclaro II, graduate student in medical entomology; Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.