California officials warn of increase in tiny black flies known for painful bites

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, Calif.– Black flies, a tiny insect known for a small, but painful bite, are on the rise in the foothills of San Gabriel Valley in California.

Black flies, also known as “buffalo gnats,” are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals, according to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District…

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