IPSWICH – Katherine DeSilva, being of otherwise sound mind and body, wants everyone to know that she loves greenhead flies. “Fanatic” is the word she likes to use. And on a recent day, she walked into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever come home from the beach with a large, painful bug bite? Or perhaps several? The greenhead fly was probably to blame, and — ...

Greenhead flies have arrived early to Massachusetts' North Shore beaches, officials warn, potentially disrupting beachgoers' plans for the summer.These pesky flies, named for their large green eyes, ...

Good morning. I’m reporter Billy Baker. I usually cover the North Shore, but for a few days this week, I’m guest-writing Starting Point. Today, I’ll end my stint by exploring my hatred of Satan’s ...

WILDWOOD CREST — A summer visitor of Wildwood Crest and 13-year Girl Scout is helping the borough reduce its greenhead fly population, according to the borough’s tourism website. Jessica Ridge, a ...

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP — If you’ve been on a beach at the Jersey Shore, particularly on a day with a west wind, chances are you’ve had an unpleasant encounter with a bloodthirsty pest: the greenhead fly.