Commonly referred to as “no-see-ums” in North America, these tiny pests are known as “punkies” in the Northeast, “five-O’s” in Florida and Alabama (due to their penchant for biting people around 5 p.m ...

The most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums and bed bugs—but what’s the difference between them, and how ...

Given this, it’s no ... that bug zappers “could play a role in the spread of infectious disease agents.” Discussing the study, one of the authors said, “We were surprised to see as much ...

Whatever you call them: no-see-ums, gnats, biting midges or just outright annoying — these tiny, pesky and itch-causing bugs have once again returned to the Lowcountry this spring.

J.F. BUTLER UNIV OF FLORIDA VIA TAMPA TIBUNE No-see-um bites can be uncomfortable, but you can use these tips from Insect Shield, a company that makes insect repellent clothing, to relieve the ...