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Horse and Deer Fly Identification and Control in Utah

Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.

TABANIDAE
TABANIDAE

Horse flies are large with large colorful eyes and are brown or black in color. They have biting, sword-like, piercing/sucking mouthparts.

Deer flies are generally smaller than the horse fly. They are yellowish brown to brownish black in color with dark markings on their wings. They also have biting, sword-like, piercing/sucking mouthparts.

Horse and deer flies develop in moist or aquatic areas like moist soil, ponds, lakes and marshes.

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Where do they lay their eggs
Where do they lay their eggs

Horse and deer flies develop in moist or aquatic areas like moist soil, ponds, lakes and marshes.

Name:

Tabanidae

Size:

Large

Light:

Yes, they are attracted to light

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Why Are They Significant
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  • Horse and deer flies can travel up to a mile from breeding sites. They inflict painful bites that can result in visible, bleeding wounds.

  • Transmission of disease is possible, but very rare. Horse and deer flies are rarely significant problem inside structure, but can be a severe outdoor problem in areas near wetlands.

How To Get Rid Of Flies Around Your Home
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  • If large numbers of deer or horse flies are present, look for and manage potential breeding sites.

  • Install properly fitted screens in windows and keep doors and windows closed unless they have the fitted screens.

  • Use insect light traps to catch flies inside.

  • Fly traps can reduce populations outdoors.

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