Most people welcome the onset of summer, but for poultry producers it brings the threat of a fly population explosion. No matter how careful you are, flies will migrate and find their way into the ...

Houseplants can bring life and joy into our homes, but one very common problem is the arrival of small black flies. The flies, which are known as fungus gnats, are attracted to the damp, rich soil our ...

As many dairy and beef systems have intensified, so too has the need for effective fly control programmes that combine cleanliness with chemical, biological or physical controls – or all three, ...

Monsoon brings flies, turning kitchens and bathrooms into breeding grounds. Fruit flies, drain flies, and fungus gnats are common. Natural remedies like apple cider vinegar traps, baking soda drain ...

As we endure yet another heatwave, we’re once again caught in the timeless battle of keeping the windows open for a hopeful breeze of cool air while desperately trying to keep the bugs at bay. Like ...

Horse & Hound is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Learn more Horse flies are a fairly large, dark, ...

Flies can be a nuisance, but natural scents offer a reliable long-term solution. Fragrances like lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, cinnamon, basil, and catnip overwhelm flies' senses or mask food ...

Award-winning senior researcher/writer with 25 years' experience writing about wellbeing, covering everything from indigestion remedies to insect repellents. Unseasonably warm days can herald the ...

Have you noticed little insects hovering around your kitchen, even when you take out the trash regularly? Or little flies milling around your bathroom? If so, you probably have drain flies, small ...