Pests of Medical Interest
- Pests of Medical Interest Home
- Head Lice
- Bed Bugs
- Asian Lady Beetles
- Fleas
- Black Flies
- Deer/Horse Flies
- Spiders
- Scabies
- Bird Mites
- Delusory Parasitosis
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Contact Info
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
Black Flies
Black flies, also called biting gnats, are common pests during the warmer months of the year. Immature black flies develop in stream and river habitats.
- Biting Gnat/Black Fly Control
Black flies do not transmit any diseases to humans in Minnesota but their bite can be quite painful and itchy.
Last Updated: 10/20/2022