They can carry diseases.In some countries, particularly in tropical regions, these insects can be transmitters of parasites and diseases such as filarial worms in humans and bluetongue virus in livestock.
Bluetongue results in more than $120 million dollars in financial loss in the livestock industry each year.
No-See-Ums can also transmit Hemorrhagic Disease to white-tailed deer.
It is difficult to get rid of "noseeums" or gnats because they are just too plentiful. One way to help control this type of pest is to use a bug zapper. Another way is to spray the lawn with a pesticide that is not harmful to children or pets. The gold mouthwash sprayed (not diluted) on the lawn will also help get rid of "noseeums".
in any areas with water... rivers lakes swamps or oceans they live in the ocean
No-see-ums tend to eat nectar. Both the male and female no-see-ums will eat nectar, but sometimes the males will not eat.
Wear long shirts and pants and use insect repellent on all exposed skin areas, especially repellents containing deet.
Yep, there sure are. Season starts around May and lasts til there's a good rain. I know they are in Santa Fe and in the Cuba area. Bev
85% of them are on the west side of highway 19 as I remember it in my 5 years living on the gulf coast. Cut your finger nails, pour alchole on the bites and sratch away.
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1. Change into freshly washed, clean clothes. 2. Bathe thoroughly. 3. Take an anti-inflammatory and/or antihistamine if itching is a concern (get doctor's approval first). If the noseeums are in your house: 4. Throw out mattress, get new mattress. 5. Wash bedding, including pillows, in hot water with bleach. Wash any pet bedding the same way. 6. Replace vacuum bag; vacuum all rugs and curtains thoroughly. 7. Clean bathrooms and kitchen areas fully and put any foodstuffs in sealed glass or plastic containers. 8. Bathe any pets.
What is dangerous? Asking questions? That isn't dangerous.
It is not dangerous
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No no moths are dangerous! I love moths and well they are not dangerous.