In the spring of 2023, my neighborhood on the north side of Chicago had a problem: a temperature change above Lake Michigan floated into our streets and caused fly eggs across the area to hatch.

A: The short answer is that these small black bugs in the house that aren’t fruit flies could be a number of different types of insects, from gnats to ants to flies. While gnat bugs are technically a ...

Few things give the "ick" quite like flies in the house, especially in areas where food is prepared and people eat. Cue two ...

When my house suddenly filled with flies two years ago, I didn’t know how to handle the problem. I made sure every screen was secure, thoroughly cleaned my house to make sure there was nothing out to ...

You are certainly no stranger to this little pest. The house fly probably originated in the middle east over 65 million years ago and most likely arrived in North America well before Columbus. Flies ...

Flies are a nuisance whether you're trying to relax on the patio, or a single one keeps bothering you at work. Yet, it seems to reach another level when they get inside your house. The last thing you ...

In the battle against household pests, you might be seeing a new opponent these days. Fruit flies are buzzing around kitchens and dining areas with their relentless pursuit of ripe or decaying fruits ...

Several flies buzzed around my head as I changed a broken screen. I didn’t want flies in the house and the screen wasn’t doing its job. Since house flies don’t care that much about what they feed on, ...