Mosquitoes & biters · SWFL Pest Identifier
No-See-Um
also known as Biting Midge
Harmless A nuisance at most. No urgency.
How to identify it
- You feel the burn but barely see the bug
- Worst at sunrise and sunset near water
- Gets through standard window screens
Size
Tiny (pinhead)
Where you'll see it
Lanai / patio
Looks like
Flying / jumping biter
Did you know
They’re small enough to pass through regular 16-mesh screening — coastal homes use finer "no-see-um mesh" for a reason.
What it means for you
Miserable but not a home infestation issue — timing, fans, and finer screens are the real fixes.
Not sure this is your bug?
Text a photo and a licensed local tech will identify it for free — or run it through the interactive identifier.
Dealing With This One?
Get a real price online in about 60 seconds — or text us a photo first and we'll tell you honestly whether it even needs treatment.