Bellows from the Insect World
No see ums (noseeums), also known as biting midges or sandflies, are tiny insects that belong to the Ceratopogonidae family. They are found in various regions around the world, particularly in humid and coastal areas. No-see-ums are prevalent in regions such as North America, South America, the Caribbean, Australia, and…
When dealing with a no see um situation, what is your first line of defense? What do you do to soothe the inflammation that occurs? Do you simply wait it out, or rush for your clear nail polish to dab to the area as some sources recommend doing? Whatever no…
You may have no see ums in the house because you’re close in proximity to a breeding site. While male no see ums typically remain close to their emergence site after maturing from the larval stage, female biting midges tend to travel some kilometers away in search of a blood…
Your legs and arms are etched with tiny, red welts. The itching is so intense you could go crazy. The bites keep coming, but you can’t see the culprits to swat them. You’re afraid to be out in your garden, enjoying nature as you’d love to, and summer vacations are…
Are you looking to learn how to stop no see ums from biting you? This article outlines at least 11 no see ums prevention methods you can use.
