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Pests of Medical Interest

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  • Head Lice
  • Bed Bugs
  • Asian Lady Beetles
  • Fleas
  • Black Flies
  • Deer/Horse Flies
  • Spiders
  • Scabies
  • Bird Mites
  • Delusory Parasitosis

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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

Related Topics

  • Swimmer’s Itch
  • Vectorborne Diseases Home
  • Mosquitoborne Diseases
  • Tickborne Diseases
  • Vectorborne Diseases and Climate Change
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Deer/Horse Flies

Deer flies and horse flies are significant pests during summer months in Minnesota. Large numbers of flies can swarm around and bite people who are trying to enjoy outdoor activities.

  • Deer Flies
    These flies are a little larger than a house fly and are stout-bodied. They are colored yellow or black and have dark colored markings on their wings.

 

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Last Updated: 12/23/2022

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