This story was originally published in June 2019. Biting insects can be extremely bothersome, and in some cases, dangerous. Mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and deer flies — they all exist in Maine ...

In high temperatures, a dip in cool water is often a welcome change for four-legged friends. A quick romp in the riverbed, but then—pain, swelling, bruising, and itching. During black fly season, this ...

Warm weather brings longer walks, more backyard lounging and plenty of reasons for dogs to spend time outside. It also brings something far less welcome: mosquitoes. Most people think of mosquito ...