Horsefly bites are painful and itchy, but they typically aren’t dangerous. The swelling and pain should ease after a few days. On rare occasions, horseflies have been known to transmit disease ...

In extreme cases, bites can cause an allergic reaction that can result in dizziness, swelling and fluid-filled blisters that become infected. If that happens, it is recommended that you seek medical ...

Countryside dwellers will know all too well the horrendous pain that comes with horsefly stings ... or stung is the obvious redness and swelling. The bite might start to itch or form a rash ...