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Originally Posted by daca55 (Post 1382393)

For the last two weeks we have been getting bites on legs and arms. Bites are very itchy and look like a pimple. The itching lasts a few days and then goes away. I sometimes feel something on me but when I look at area there is nothing there. We are getting bit in the house. We have no pets and I bought the home new 5 years ago. I have heard little spiders bites are similar to what I described but I have never seen one and we had house treated about a month ago. Could it be no see ums? If so can house be treated for them. looking to see if anyone has experienced bites like these and what you did about the problem. Appreciate the help. :shrug:

if your pest control company find the source please let us know

I hate No-See-Ums. I am one of those people who attract all kinds of bugs. If I am in a group I am the one who will be bit. Most of the time it is on my ankles and legs.

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Originally Posted by MrGolf (Post 1382727)

Definitely no see ums. Been around for years. Cant see em but you sure can feel em. Hence the name

I have recently been bothered by them too. Small itchy bites on the ankles and arms. I think I got bit walking through some grassy area.

Here is a detailed explanation about No-See-Ums and how to treat.

The Best Way to Treat No See Um Bites - wikiHow

I would also bet on no see ums. When we first moved here we used to sit out front in the evening. I had such a reaction to these I learned in FL I can't do that without a screen. It took weeks before they went away. Hubby was not bit as bad but I sure suffered. Hope your reaction is better than mine. Live & Learn.

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Originally Posted by daca55 (Post 1382393)

Your Doctor can likely identify what is biting you by looking at the bites and their pattern. Someone mentioned bed bugs. Fortunately, we've never had them but if you look on the internet there are videos showing you where to look for them. What we call bed bugs are actually the same as chinch bugs that are likely in your lawn and all places you visit. Point is they are easy to pick up and move to your home.

You did not say if it is only you being bitten or are there others in your home. It could be a contact with one of the MANY PLANTS around here that people have a reaction to.
Poison ivy-I've not had it in years but the bumps it produces look very much like insect bites. There are many other plants that cause similar rashes?

IF, it is insects-try rubbing your skin with citrus-a lemon skin works fine. See if it stops the bites. Unlike DEET there is no side effects. I would not, you should not, use DEET on a regular basis. Also, if, you have not torn the bites open by scratching try dabbing them with AMMONIA-same stuff you buy in the grocery store. It works great. If you buy one of those itch stop products, most likely you will see it smells like ammonia because that is what it is. If, you have torn the bites open-it will hurt-