No-See-Ums (Biting Midges)
Culicoides furens
Microscopic flying gnats that pass through standard window screens and leave intensely itchy, burning welts....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Microscopic flying gnats that pass through standard window screens and leave intensely itchy, burning welts.
How to Identify the No-See-Ums (Biting Midges)
- ▸ Nearly invisible, 1-3mm long
- ▸ Gray to tan color
- ▸ Mottled wings held flat
- ▸ Swarm near water edges at dusk
Health & Property Risks, Moderate Risk
- ! Intensely itchy, burning welts
- ! Secondary infection from scratching
- ! Allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
What to Do in Florida
Use fine #16 mesh screens and DEET or picaridin repellent. Run patio fans, since they cannot fly in wind. Call for professional barrier treatment.
Professional Solutions from Mosquito Control Florida
Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- Moderate
- Bites/Stings
- Yes
- Active Season
- Year-round in South Florida; March-November in Central and North Florida
- Where Found
- yard
- Category
- biting-stinging
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No-See-Ums (Biting Midges) FAQ, Florida
Does the No-See-Ums (Biting Midges) bite in Florida?
Yes. The No-See-Ums (Biting Midges) (Culicoides furens) bites or stings. Microscopic flying gnats that pass through standard window screens and leave intensely itchy, burning welts.
When is No-See-Ums (Biting Midges) season in Florida?
In Florida, No-See-Ums (Biting Midges) activity is: Year-round in South Florida; March-November in Central and North Florida.
What does a No-See-Ums (Biting Midges) look like?
Key ID features: Nearly invisible, 1-3mm long; Gray to tan color; Mottled wings held flat; Swarm near water edges at dusk.
What should I do about No-See-Ums (Biting Midges)s in my Florida yard?
Use fine #16 mesh screens and DEET or picaridin repellent. Run patio fans, since they cannot fly in wind. Call for professional barrier treatment.
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