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 ...

When the weather gets warmer, no-see-ums can be found outdoors—and sometimes indoors, too. Despite being almost microscopic, no-see-ums will quickly make their presence known primarily by leaving ...

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 ...

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 ...