Placer County researchers are on the hunt for a particular species of insect that could pose a public health risk. The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District is working with the Centers for ...

No-see-ums are causing quite a buzz on Sanibel Island and across Southwest Florida. These tiny, biting midges are leaving locals and tourists alike scratching and swatting. "They attack us pretty good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Staying bite-free starts with tackling where no-see-ums breed—eliminate standing water and moist spots around your home to stop ...

Common insect bites can come from mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums. Experts outline key ways to figure out which insect bite you have. Treatment for these insect bites is the same: topical or oral ...

Spring means increased activity for biting insects, including one with a funny name that you may not notice at first. Commonly referred to as “no-see-ums” in North America, these tiny pests are known ...

No-see-ums are back — and with a vengeance. Or at least it seems. You might not see them, but you'll certainly feel their presence. No-see-ums are as much a part of Lowcountry life as Spanish moss and ...

It’s summertime in Florida and that brings many wonderful things like long days at the beach, pool, lake or one of the state’s thousands of freshwater springs. But summer also brings more bugs, and ...

Midges are tiny flies with over 4,000 species found worldwide. At only 0.04 inches long, they certainly earn their nickname of "no-see-ums" since they are only the size of the point of a pencil. "The ...

If you love spending time in Michigan's great outdoors during summer, you may fall prey to insect bites. The itchy welts can be a real nuisance, especially if you don't know what insect bit you. While ...