Biting pests
No-see-ums: identification & no-see-um control
Also known as: biting midges, sand flies, punkies
Biting midges breed in wet sand, mud and marsh edges and pass through standard screens. We treat resting vegetation, reduce breeding moisture and recommend fine-mesh screening.
How to identify no-see-ums
- What it looks like
- Barely visible gray flies with patterned wings.
- Size
- 1/32 to 1/8 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Marsh edges, wet sand, ponds, moist soil and dense shaded vegetation.
- Commonly confused with
- Mosquito bites are larger welts and mosquitoes are visible.
Signs of no-see-ums in your home
- Sharp bites at dawn and dusk with no visible insect
- Red itchy welts on ankles and arms
- Bites near water
No-see-ums questions homeowners ask
What is biting me if I can't see anything?
Most often no-see-ums (biting midges), especially near water at dawn or dusk.
No-see-um control by city
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