Black flies, often known as buffalo gnats or turkey gnats, are tiny yet tenacious insects notorious for their painful, itchy bites. These small flies, which typically measure around 1/8 inch when fully grown, are drawn to the carbon dioxide we exhale and may swarm around exposed skin. Their bites can be particularly irritating due to the anticoagulants in their saliva, which cause prolonged bleeding and itchiness, sometimes leading to swelling or ... Read more