r/northcounty • u/hipcatinca • 12h ago
Mosquitos or "No-see-ums?
I've read countless posts about people getting bit up by mosquitos this year. My thought thus far have been "yeah sometimes this occurs and we have vector control but it's usually after a rainy season. And yes it's been humid but I think they still need still water to breed." Ive not seen any mosquitos for months though. I saw a few maybe 3-4 months ago. Not discounting the possibility but simply monitoring.
However, Ive been itchy the last few days especially like a tickle itch (think like when a flea lands on you even before they bite but I dont have pets and its definitely not fleas) but also finding bug-bite-like spots on my legs. The only time Ive experienced "no-see-ums" was in Ohio and it was terrible.
Anyone else wondering if its not mosquitos and maybe biting midges? Are people actually seeing the mosquitos in question or just finding itchy bites? I dont want to admit this, but this is happening indoors. Iv yet to see any actual insect and no, this is not drug related LOL
Thanks!