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 ...

Passing through a cloud of gnats on a walk is no fun. Learn how to avoid these tiny flyers in, and outside of, your home. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Gnats are annoying little critters. They ...

Here’s how to deal with those annoying little pests. Getty Images / Marc Leupold You expect pests outdoors, but it’s exasperating when gnats flit around your face or end up in your beverage when ...

Avoiding tiny flies and gnats in the summer can be tricky—even insect repellent isn't always helpful, experts said. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...

Over the past few years, I’ve learned to always keep indoor fly traps on hand. The seasonal infestation is inevitable. It always starts out slow: One day, I notice a couple of fruit flies buzzing ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...