Gnat and No See Um Control in Melbourne, Florida
Tired of swatting away no-see-ums every time you step outside in Melbourne, Vero Beach, Merritt Island, Indian River County and surrounding areas? Mosquito Joe of Melbourne offers gnat control services to keep no-see-ums and other types of gnats away from your yard! These pesky pests are in the same order as mosquitoes and tend to be around from early spring until mid to late June.
Facts about the Gnat Life Cycle
- Gnats move through their life cycle in approximately 30 days
- Male gnats swarm at dusk and mate with the female who enters the swarm
- Female gnats will lay 300 eggs at a time
- Female gnats will lay about 1,000 eggs during a lifetime
No See Um Control from Mosquito Joe of Melbourne
No-see-ums are a type of gnat that populate damp areas around your property and aquatic habitats such as fast-flowing streams and deep lakes. Just like mosquitoes, no-see-ums bite and extract blood from humans and animals. Non-biting midges, or chironomids, are gray and less than 1/8 of an inch in length. In the adult stage, they resemble mosquitoes, with females utilizing their long proboscis to extract blood from their victims.
Although the midge life cycle lasts less than three weeks, from egg to adult, they can be quite a nuisance for people trying to enjoy outdoor activities. No-see-ums will readily bite humans and pets, causing painful and itchy areas on the skin. Those allergic to biting midges may also experience long-lasting sores around the bite areas. Luckily, Mosquito Joe of Melbourne offers no-see-um control treatments helping you take back your outside spaces!
What Attracts No-See-Um’s and Other Gnats?
There are two main things that are most likely attracting gnats to your yard – moisture and rotting organic matter. All gnats from no-see-ums to fungus gnats require these two things to breed.
Items attracting gnats to your yard:
- Overwatering your lawn
- Build-up of grass clippings
- Rotten logs
- Dead plants
- Unremoved stumps
Get Rid of NoSeeUms and Other Gnats in Your Yard
Mosquito Joe of Melbourne is here to help you get rid of no-see-ums and other gnats in your yard. Gnats are attracted to moisture, fruits and vegetables, and decaying organic matter. Many of these can be found outside near garbage cans, sewers, and even your garden.
Here are some tips for those trouble areas around your home:
- Place rotting fruit and vegetables in closed containers or bags in garbage cans and dispose of as soon as possible
- Let waterbeds dry between each watering of plants and gardens
- Get rid of decaying organic matter such as leaves
- Avoid using moss beds
Common Questions about No-See-Ums and Other Gnats in Melbourne, FL
Why am I getting so many gnats in and around my house?
NoSeeUms, and other gnats, are drawn to excess moisture and scents that can be relatively common in homes, especially in humid areas like Melbourne, FL! Anything from indoor plants, rotting food, even body lotions can attract these pests. To avoid making your place inviting to these buzzing insects, be sure to throw out produce promptly, keep your drains and garbage disposals clean, and remember that it pays to be extra diligent in the warmer, moister summer months.
Why do gnats fly in my face?
NoSeeUms, just like all gnats, are always on the hunt for moisture and salt, both of which we know are found in sweat and tears, also known as lacrimal secretions. Add the fact that they’re also attracted to the carbon dioxide we emit when we breathe, and it becomes clear why our faces and heads in general seem to be irresistible for these pesky insects.
What are the small black flying bugs that aren’t fruit flies?
You’re more than likely referring to gnats. Gnats are the most common small fly in homes. You’ll find them collecting at windows, near your plants, and around your trash can and garbage disposals.
Our trained technicians are equipped and ready to help our neighbors in Vero Beach, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, and other nearby areas control the no-see-ums in their yards. Ready to start your gnat control treatments?
Give us a call or request a quote today!
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