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Are gnats out at night?

Alfred Andreson - May 30, 2018
Buffalo girls have to be coaxed to come out at night, but insects do not.
Gnats, those tiny insects that tend to swarm around lights, don't head to bed as the sun sets.



Fungus gnats can be a nuisance, arriving uninvited in great numbers and chowing down your plants, but they are innocuous guests compared with blood-sucking gnats.

To eliminate the gnats in your yard, change the conditions in which they thrive. Allow lawns and garden beds to dry more thoroughly between watering, minimizing the moisture that creates a hospitable nursery for gnats. Rid your outdoor area of decaying organic matter.
Buffalo girls have to be coaxed to come out at night, but insects do not.
Gnats, those tiny insects that tend to swarm around lights, don't head to bed as the sun sets.



Fungus gnats can be a nuisance, arriving uninvited in great numbers and chowing down your plants, but they are innocuous guests compared with blood-sucking gnats.

To eliminate the gnats in your yard, change the conditions in which they thrive. Allow lawns and garden beds to dry more thoroughly between watering, minimizing the moisture that creates a hospitable nursery for gnats. Rid your outdoor area of decaying organic matter.

What Bit Me? How to Identify Common Bug Bites? with photos

Alfred Andreson - May 12, 2018
Everyone’s been bitten by insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and bees.
Sometimes, knowing what kind of insect bit us can be helpful, to know how to lessen the
pain, swelling, and itchiness.

With that in mind, we’re going to show you five of the most common insect bites, their
symptoms, and how they should be treated.
You can also know: Gnats that bite humans

1. Mosquito bites 

Normally the area around the mosquito bite turns red and swells.
They can also cause minor irritation and become itchy.

Treatment:
To relieve the urge to itch, put a little lotion or alcohol on the bite and massage the area.
However, if you feel pain in your joints, fever, swollen lymph nodes or other more severe
symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately.

If that happens, you might've been bitten by a mosquito that was carrying a dangerous
poison.

2. Flea Bites 

Normally fleas leave three or four red dots on your skin.
These little bumps can be really itchy,

Treatment:
The first thing you should do is apply calamine lotion or coconut oil to help with that itchy bumps.
Avoid scratching these areas so as not to damage your skin.
Full guide at: How to get rid of flea bites

3. Bed bug bites 

gnat bites vs mosquito bites and others
These little bugs are crafty and their bite can have different effects on different people.
Some people, for example, can be bitten and not feel anything.
Others, however, may suffer from an allergic reaction and experience swelling, itchiness
and dermatitis.

Treatment:
You can wash the affected area with soap and water, but you should still make it a point
to see a doctor.

4. Spider bites 

Technically spiders are not bugs (they’re arachnids) , but we decided to include them because spider bites are very common.
Most of the time, spider bites are harmless, but there are some exceptions, such as the
black widow or the brown recluse, whose bites can have serious consequences.

Treatment:
If a spider bites you, wash the area with soap and water.
Next, apply ice.
If the swelling continues, see a doctor immediately.

5. Tick bites 

Ticks are also not insects. Just like spiders, ticks are arachnids.
They’re normally found on horses, dogs, and cats.
Ticks are so dangerous that their bite could cause serious diseases, such as Lyme disease.
Tick bites leave a large red ring on your skin.

Treatment:

  1. First, you must remove the tick with a pair of tweezers.
  2. Don't put any oil on the affected area and keep it away from heat.
  3. All you need to do is wash your skin with soap and water.
  4. Then go see a doctor to make sure you don’t have any major diseases.

Another effective treatment for gnat bites: DIY OAT CREAM

Conclusion:
You can identify most common gnat and insect bites from the first sight by following my explanation and apply my advice to get rid of itches, let's here from you...
Everyone’s been bitten by insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and bees.
Sometimes, knowing what kind of insect bit us can be helpful, to know how to lessen the
pain, swelling, and itchiness.

With that in mind, we’re going to show you five of the most common insect bites, their
symptoms, and how they should be treated.
You can also know: Gnats that bite humans

1. Mosquito bites 

Normally the area around the mosquito bite turns red and swells.
They can also cause minor irritation and become itchy.

Treatment:
To relieve the urge to itch, put a little lotion or alcohol on the bite and massage the area.
However, if you feel pain in your joints, fever, swollen lymph nodes or other more severe
symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately.

If that happens, you might've been bitten by a mosquito that was carrying a dangerous
poison.

2. Flea Bites 

Normally fleas leave three or four red dots on your skin.
These little bumps can be really itchy,

Treatment:
The first thing you should do is apply calamine lotion or coconut oil to help with that itchy bumps.
Avoid scratching these areas so as not to damage your skin.
Full guide at: How to get rid of flea bites

3. Bed bug bites 

gnat bites vs mosquito bites and others
These little bugs are crafty and their bite can have different effects on different people.
Some people, for example, can be bitten and not feel anything.
Others, however, may suffer from an allergic reaction and experience swelling, itchiness
and dermatitis.

Treatment:
You can wash the affected area with soap and water, but you should still make it a point
to see a doctor.

4. Spider bites 

Technically spiders are not bugs (they’re arachnids) , but we decided to include them because spider bites are very common.
Most of the time, spider bites are harmless, but there are some exceptions, such as the
black widow or the brown recluse, whose bites can have serious consequences.

Treatment:
If a spider bites you, wash the area with soap and water.
Next, apply ice.
If the swelling continues, see a doctor immediately.

5. Tick bites 

Ticks are also not insects. Just like spiders, ticks are arachnids.
They’re normally found on horses, dogs, and cats.
Ticks are so dangerous that their bite could cause serious diseases, such as Lyme disease.
Tick bites leave a large red ring on your skin.

Treatment:

  1. First, you must remove the tick with a pair of tweezers.
  2. Don't put any oil on the affected area and keep it away from heat.
  3. All you need to do is wash your skin with soap and water.
  4. Then go see a doctor to make sure you don’t have any major diseases.

Another effective treatment for gnat bites: DIY OAT CREAM

Conclusion:
You can identify most common gnat and insect bites from the first sight by following my explanation and apply my advice to get rid of itches, let's here from you...

Do Fruit Flies Bite Humans? and Why?

Alfred Andreson - May 05, 2018
If I left some bananas that have been sitting on the counter for a few days longer than they should have and all of a sudden you're starting to notice these little tiny insects flying around.
Uh-oh fruit flies!!

Seems like once you get fruit flies it's almost impossible to get rid of them but should you be worried about getting bitten by one?
Read more about: Gnats that bite humans

Do fruit flies bite?

Well, fruit flies don't actually bite and here's why?
Fruit flies don't actually have teeth, they have instead what we would call a proboscis, these little injections right here (see the picture) and then they have sort of like a tongue like mouth part, it almost forms a straw.

They inject material enzymes from their mouth into the fruit, causing the fruit to become more liquid and then they're actually able to suck that liquid up through their mouth like tongue or there's straw like tongue into their mouth,

And that's how they actually consume what they're eating, they're attracted to just about any fruit but in particular they like ones that are really right, the reason for that is the riper the fruit the higher the sugar content and it's the sugar that the flies are really crazy about.

So don't worry about getting bitten by them.
But if you want to get rid of them get rid of that fruit and you'll get rid of the flies.
Do you know, What Do Gnat Bites Look Like?

If I left some bananas that have been sitting on the counter for a few days longer than they should have and all of a sudden you're starting to notice these little tiny insects flying around.
Uh-oh fruit flies!!

Seems like once you get fruit flies it's almost impossible to get rid of them but should you be worried about getting bitten by one?
Read more about: Gnats that bite humans

Do fruit flies bite?

Well, fruit flies don't actually bite and here's why?
Fruit flies don't actually have teeth, they have instead what we would call a proboscis, these little injections right here (see the picture) and then they have sort of like a tongue like mouth part, it almost forms a straw.

They inject material enzymes from their mouth into the fruit, causing the fruit to become more liquid and then they're actually able to suck that liquid up through their mouth like tongue or there's straw like tongue into their mouth,

And that's how they actually consume what they're eating, they're attracted to just about any fruit but in particular they like ones that are really right, the reason for that is the riper the fruit the higher the sugar content and it's the sugar that the flies are really crazy about.

So don't worry about getting bitten by them.
But if you want to get rid of them get rid of that fruit and you'll get rid of the flies.
Do you know, What Do Gnat Bites Look Like?

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