Infected culicoides midges blown over from northern Europe can infect livestock with one bite A new strain of an animal disease that could have a devastating impact on livestock farmers looks set ...
For this week’s Tying Tuesday, we have two new fly patterns, and a video about different fly tying lights. Picking up a good light can make a huge difference in how long, and effectively, you’re able ...
The trial will see 10 brave people paid to put repellent on one arm, while leaving the other exposed to count the number of midges that land. The tiny biting insects can swarm in massive numbers ...
Not thinking, we left all the windows open in the car. Before we knew what was happening, a swarm of midges surrounded us. “Get back in the car,” I screamed out. The kids looked at me as if I ...
The majority, including many of those we farm for food, rely on animals for this process. Bees may come to mind first when you think of pollination, but a large number of different animals also help, ...