Outdoors, and no-see-ums are generally attracted to wet areas. Whether saltwater, freshwater, or brackish water doesn’t really seem to matter; they love all of it. No-see-ums can also find their way inside your home.

No-see-ums can get right in your face and definitely be a nuisance, but some species actually bite, injecting saliva that can cause irritation, pain, and itchiness along with annoying red bumps. For some, these bites are merely annoyances but for others, they can cause painful long-lasting lesions.

Read on to learn what no-see-ums are attracted to so you can take steps to keep them away.

If you live in an area near water or a swamp, you’re more likely to experience no-see-ums. No-see-ums may find their way into your home after being attracted to your outside environment. There are, however, other common no-see-um attractants.

The most common of these include:

Now that we’ve covered the possible reasons you may be experiencing a no-see-um problem, let’s dive into how you can repel them.

Luckily, there are a few things that repel no-see-ums. So, what are the best insect repellants for no-see-ums? Consider having some of these items on hand if no-see-ums have been an issue for you in the past:

Some species of no-see-ums can bite, and similar to mosquitoes, it’s the females that cause the bites. No-see-um bites look like clusters of little red dots on your skin. While they can stay small, they often swell, enlarging to one to two inches in diameter, and can become painful and tender.

For some, these bites last several weeks. In general, most no-see-um bites will itch for at least three or four days, though larger or more tender legions can cause discomfort for quite a bit longer.

To treat no-see-um bites, wash the area with soap and water and then rub with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide. You can also apply hydrocortisone or calamine lotions to soothe the pain and itchiness. If it’s very uncomfortable, apply ice a few times per day until the discomfort goes away.

No-see-ums are more than just annoying; they can cause actual pain and discomfort. One of the best ways to deal with these pests is to take preventative steps. Your local pest control pros at 247 Local Pest Control can help. We offer traditional and natural barrier sprays that effectively help keep pests, like no-see-ums away, for up to thirty days. To learn more or to get started, call us at (833) 220-1001 or schedule an appointment online today.