Crane flies are giant insects that look like mosquitoes. Learn more about health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.

Mosquitoes and crane flies are often confused for one another because they look similar at first glance, and they live in ...

Crane fly larvae are attracted to moist soil and decaying organic matter, such as leaf litter or compost, where they feed on plant roots. Adult crane flies are primarily attracted to light sources ...

Spring is prime time for crane flies, also called mosquito hawks. Here's what attracts them to your yard, what they eat and whether they're harmful.

Crane flies may look like large mosquitoes, but they don't bite. Learn more about these abundant insects, including their usual habitats and the impact they have on the environment.

Pest control companies like Terminix say no control is necessary for crane flies, but if you want to attract fewer insects to your home you can switch exterior lights to yellow “bug light” bulbs.

Bart Foster from Beaumont’s Bill Clark Pest Control shares his “bugspertise” on crane flies in Southeast Texas.

Adult crane flies, also known as ‘daddy long legs’ or ‘leatherjackets’ emerge in late summer and lay their eggs in lawns and flower beds. Their larvae develop underground over eight to 10 ...

Crane fly larvae, also known as Leatherjackets, get stuck into the roots of grass, weakening the turf and killing large patches of grass.